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Black fungus: Delhi HC asks Centre to frame policy on Amphotericin-B distr
Updated : 4 years, 9 months ago IST
New Delhi [India], June 1 (ANI): The Delhi High Court on Tuesday asked the Centre to frame the policy on the distribution of the Liposomal Amphotericin B, a drug used in the treatment of black fungus. It added that younger people and those with better chances of survival should be prioritise
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B-town celebrities pour in birthday wishes for R Madhavan
Updated : 4 years, 9 months ago IST
New Delhi [India], June 1 (ANI): As actor R Madhavan turned a year older on Tuesday, several B-town personalities took to their social media handles and wished him on his 51st birthday.
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Young adults with schizophrenia have highest suicide risk: Study
Updated : 4 years, 9 months ago IST
Washington [US], May 31 (ANI): A new study has found that young adults with schizophrenia have the highest suicide risk and those aged 65 and older have the lowest.
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Japan to approve Pfizer COVID-19 vaccine for 12 to 15-year-olds
Updated : 4 years, 9 months ago IST
Tokyo [Japan], May 30 (ANI): Japan health ministry panel has approved expanding the use of the US pharmaceutical-based COVID-19 vaccine - Pfizer - for people aged 12 to 15 in addition to those 16 or older.
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Study finds older adults with cerebral palsy need more, but receive less p
Updated : 4 years, 9 months ago IST
Washington [US], May 30 (ANI): Adults with cerebral palsy are more likely to experience the debilitating pains of musculoskeletal disorders, but they receive significantly less physical therapy for those ailments, according to a recent study led by researchers at the University of Michigan.
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Sleep warning for older men: Disruption or change can mean cognitive dysfu
Updated : 4 years, 9 months ago IST
Adelaide [Australia], May 27 (ANI): Flinders University experts have warned against disrupted sleep that can be linked to cognitive dysfunction. The researchers discovered that it is advisable that men aged 65 and over should monitor their slumber patterns and seek medical advice.
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Bollywood celebrities shower Karan Johar with birthday wishes as he turns
Updated : 4 years, 9 months ago IST
New Delhi [India], May 25 (ANI): As filmmaker-producer Karan Johar turned a year older on Tuesday, several B-town celebs including his friends and colleagues shared birthday wishes for him on social media.
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Tailored cardiac rehab program benefits older heart failure patients: Stud
Updated : 4 years, 9 months ago IST
Washington [US], May 24 (ANI): A tailored cardiac rehab program improved function and quality of life in older heart failure patients, suggested a new study.
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As China grows old, elder care costs loom large
Updated : 4 years, 9 months ago IST
Beijing [China], May 24 (ANI): The seventh national census of China shows the aging population in the country is creating a policy challenge that requires covering the cost of elder care while ensuring continued prosperity for everyone else, according to a report in Voice of America (VOA).
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Second Covid wave is affecting younger people more than older ones
Updated : 4 years, 9 months ago IST
Dehradun (Uttarakhand) [India], May 23 (ANI): The second Covid-19 wave in the country has been much more devastating than the first with fast-spreading variants that seem to be infecting younger people.
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Study finds older adults, adolescents lack attention in social situations
Updated : 4 years, 10 months ago IST
Washington [US], May 15 (ANI): The findings of recent research led by the University of Kent found that older adults and adolescents pay less attention to social cues in real-world interactions than young adults.
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Lockdown led to positive lifestyle changes in older people
Updated : 4 years, 10 months ago IST
Edinburgh [Scotland], May 14 (ANI): The COVID-19 lockdown was a catalyst for many older people to embrace technology, reconnect with friends and build new relationships with neighbours, according to University of Stirling research.
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