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Plant-based meal packages associated with lower BMI in children: Study
Updated : 2 years, 8 months ago IST
Taking a "food is medicine" approach, according to a new study undertaken by experts at the Mass General Brigham hospital system, could increase nutrition security for families while simultaneously lowering children's body mass index (BMI). Researchers from Massachusetts General Hospital and
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Afghanistan: No female participants in Kabul medical exam
Updated : 2 years, 8 months ago IST
The examinations for General Internal Medicine and Surgery were attended by only males and no female participants on Friday, TOLOnews reported.
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Zero-tolerance against manufacturers who compromise with quality of medici
Updated : 2 years, 8 months ago IST
The Indian pharma industry should strive to maintain the reputation of India as the 'Pharmacy of the World' which was established during the Covid-19 crisis, Union Minister for Chemicals & Fertilizers and Health & Family Welfare, Mansukh Mandaviya said on Friday at the closing ceremo
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Plant-based food packages linked to lower BMI in children: Research
Updated : 2 years, 8 months ago IST
According to a new study performed by researchers at the Mass General Brigham Hospital system, taking a "food is medicine" approach could improve nutrition security for families while also lowering children's body mass index (BMI). Researchers from the Massachusetts General Hospital and Bost
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Genetic mutations direct immune defences in leukaemia linked rare bone mar
Updated : 2 years, 9 months ago IST
A discovery that may result in novel medicines to halt or reverse the disease could be beneficial to patients with a rare genetic bone marrow problem who are at an elevated risk of blood malignancies.
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Study reveals how DNA test broaden access to cervical cancer screening
Updated : 2 years, 9 months ago IST
In low- and middle-income nations where the disease kills more than 3,00,000 women annually, Rice University bioengineers have demonstrated a low-cost, point-of-care DNA test for HPV infections that may make cervical cancer screening more accessible.
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Study finds how space travel alters gene expression in white blood cells,
Updated : 2 years, 9 months ago IST
There is growing evidence that illnesses are more likely to affect astronauts in space. For instance, respiratory and non-respiratory illnesses are rather prevalent among astronauts on board the International Space Station (ISS), as well as skin rashes. Additionally, it is known that astrona
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Ministry of Health advises States to comply with National Action Plan on h
Updated : 2 years, 9 months ago IST
Union Minister of Health and Family Welfare Mansukh Mandaviya on Wednesday advised to comply with the National Action Plan on heat-related illnesses, ensure the preparedness of healthcare facilities, availability of essential medicines and logistics and enhance awareness among people.
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New embryonic cell type that self-destructs to protect developing embryo:
Updated : 2 years, 9 months ago IST
Researchers looking at early human embryo gene activity data have uncovered a previously unknown type of cell that self-destructs days after formation as a quality control measure to safeguard the growing baby. The research provides new information on what occurs in the very early stages of
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Less-invasive cardiac MRI helps in early evaluation of patients
Updated : 2 years, 9 months ago IST
An estimated 3 million people with severe chest discomfort and slightly increased troponin levels visit emergency rooms each year. When the heart muscle suffers damage due to a heart attack, high amounts of protein troponin are produced. It is still unknown how to diagnose and treat people w
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Study finds number of hypothyroidism patients receiving treatment other th
Updated : 2 years, 9 months ago IST
The use of thyroid hormones other than the commonly prescribed hormone medicine levothyroxine to treat hypothyroidism, or underactive thyroid, is increasing, according to a study.
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Merck Foundation, IFFS and ARCS Mark World Infertility Awareness Month Dur
Updated : 2 years, 9 months ago IST
Nairobi [Kenya]/Mumbai (Maharashtra) [India], June 20: Merck Foundation, the philanthropic arm of Merck KgaA Germany, in partnership with International Federation of Fertility Societies (IFFS) and Africa Reproductive Care Society (ARCS) conducted the Second Edition of their "World Infertilit
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