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Children who live in cities are more likely to have respiratory infections
Updated : 5 months, 3 weeks ago IST
Young children who grow up in towns and cities experience higher respiratory illnesses than those who grow up in the country. According to a study presented at the European Respiratory Society International Congress in Milan, Italy.
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How lack of sleep can harm brain, finds study
Updated : 5 months, 3 weeks ago IST
Lack of sleep not only makes you feel horrible, but study has proven that it harms your brain as well. Long-term sleep deprivation can significantly raise the chance of developing neurological illnesses like Alzheimer's. Researchers are trying to figure out how lack of sleep results in this
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Dettol Announces Second Edition of India’s Biggest Hygiene Olympiad Under
Updated : 2 years, 7 months ago IST
New Delhi [India], August 25: Reckitt, world’s leading consumer health and hygiene company, announced the second edition of Dettol Hygiene Olympiad, the biggest Hygiene Olympiad in India under its flagship campaign Dettol Banega Swasth India. Aimed at building awareness around the importance
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Participants in adult education have lower risk of dementia: Study
Updated : 5 months, 3 weeks ago IST
Researchers found adult education reduces the risk of dementia like Alzheimer's by 19 per cent for middle-aged and elderly people within five years.
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Researchers discover possible cause for genetic anomalies
Updated : 5 months, 3 weeks ago IST
Researchers have discovered a possible cause for the genetic anomalies that cause rare disorders such as Huntington's disease (HD). The majority of spinocerebellar ataxias (SCAs) and other neurological illnesses are thought to be caused by an increase in CAG (cytosine-adenine-guanine) repea
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Study suggests teeth may preserve antibodies for hundreds of years
Updated : 2 years, 7 months ago IST
A new study suggests that teeth may be capable of retaining antibodies for hundreds of years, allowing scientists to delve into the history of infectious human illnesses.
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Why do killer bacteria affect some people more severely than others
Updated : 5 months, 3 weeks ago IST
Group A streptococci are widespread bacteria that can cause strep throat and impetigo, among other problems. However, if the bacteria become invasive, the situation might quickly deteriorate. In this situation, the name may change to killer bacteria or flesh-eating bacteria, and it can cause
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Researchers discovers relationship between higher female fertility and Alz
Updated : 5 months, 3 weeks ago IST
In the ageing population, the Apolipoprotein-4 allele has been associated with an increased risk for a variety of illnesses, particularly Alzheimer's and cardiovascular disease. Despite its negative effects, this genetic mutation is nevertheless prevalent in roughly 20 per cent of the popula
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Cardiovascular disease risk factors are prevalent in young people: Study
Updated : 5 months, 3 weeks ago IST
A child with risk factors for heart disease have to wait nearly a year to see a cardiologist in the United States today due to high demand and constrained resources. They could use this valuable time to manage their illnesses and avoid having a heart attack or stroke.
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Afghanistan: Kabul residents complain of slow road repair work, says dust
Updated : 2 years, 7 months ago IST
Following the slow progress of road repair work in Kabul, the residents have complained that the dust emanating from the construction work is causing various illnesses, according to TOLOnews.
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Inflammation discovery may slow ageing: Study
Updated : 2 years, 7 months ago IST
The University of Virginia School of Medicine researchers have pinpointed a significant factor contributing to the chronic inflammation that hastens ageing. With the help of this discovery, we may be able to turn back the hands of time and live longer, healthier lives as well as ward off age
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Inflammation discovery may slow aging, prevent age-related diseases: Resea
Updated : 5 months, 3 weeks ago IST
Researchers at the University of Virginia School of Medicine have identified a critical cause of chronic inflammation that accelerates ageing. This discovery could allow us to turn back the clock and live longer, healthier lives, as well as prevent age-related illnesses like lethal heart dis
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