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Study challenges use of Body Mass Index, warns obesity more widespread tha
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Israeli researchers are challenging the prevailing use of the Body Mass Index (BMI) as a measure of obesity, suggesting that body fat percentage is a more accurate indicator of an individual’s overall health. The findings further suggest that one-third of people currently considered normal-w
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Gut bacteria linked to fatty deposits in heart arteries: Research
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Researchers in Sweden established a relationship between the numbers of particular bacteria in the gut and coronary atherosclerotic plaques in a large study. Atherosclerotic plaques, which are generated by the accumulation of fatty and cholesterol deposits, are a leading cause of heart attac
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Social isolation linked to lower brain volume: Study
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According to a study published in the online edition of Neurology, the medical journal of the American Academy of Neurology, older people who have little social interaction with others may be more likely to experience loss of overall brain volume and in areas of the brain affected by dementi
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Research reveals Butterflies, moths share ancient ‘blocks’ of DNA
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According to new research, butterflies and moths share "blocks" of DNA that are more than 200 million years old.
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Anupam Kher extends wishes to ISRO scientists ahead of Chandrayaan 3 launc
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The Indian Space Research Organisation (ISRO) is all set to launch India’s third lunar exploration mission, Chandrayaan-3, on Friday.
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Meeting of BRICS Ministers of Education: 10-point agenda adopted for deepe
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The 10th Meeting of the BRICS Ministers of Education was held in South Africa to ensure deeper cooperation in advancing research collaborations, exchange of students and staff mobility between higher education institutions within BRICS countries, comprising Brazil, Russia, India, China and S
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Anticipation builds as ISRO counts down to launch of Chandrayaan-3 mission
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With only hours left for the lift-off, anticipation is building around the launch India’s third lunar exploration mission, Chandrayaan-3, by the Indian Space Research Organisation (ISRO), on Friday.
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Chandrayaan-3: Sand artist Sudarsan Pattnaik wishes ISRO success with its
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World renowned Odiya sand artist Sudarsan Pattnaik has come out with his latest artwork to wish the Indian Space Research Organisation (ISRO) success with its latest space mission — its third moon lander, Chandrayaan-3, which is set to lift off from Sriharikota later on Friday
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WHO classifies non-sugar sweetener Aspartame as possibly carcinogenic to h
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The International Agency for Research on Cancer (IARC) and the World Health Organization (WHO) and the Food and Agriculture Organization (FAO) Joint Expert Committee on Food Additives (JECFA) released the assessments of the aspartame.
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Researchers reveal how quality sleep help bolster resilience to depression
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High-quality sleep and coping mechanisms, such as the capacity to reframe a situation in order to see the positive side, can help to prevent poor mental health when faced with unpleasant or stressful experiences, according to the study, which was led by researchers at the University of York.
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Researchers shed light on how genes make people prone to allergies
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The scientific understanding of why some people are more susceptible to allergies than others is being strengthened by new studies
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Researchers provide more insight into treatment of severe asthma
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Their new study is important because it sheds light on how this same HRF and IgE interaction triggers inflammation and drives asthma in humans
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