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Study: Risk of skull fractures is higher in men than women
Updated : 3 years, 3 months ago IST
Every year, more than 3 million persons 65 and older need emergency room treatment for injuries sustained in falls. Skull fractures are a major consequence of head trauma, which is the most frequent cause of serious damage. According to the 2016 National Trauma Database annual report, women
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Insufficient sleep linked to years of poor heart health: Study
Updated : 3 years, 3 months ago IST
Insufficient sleep may increase the risk of heart disease and potentially cause early mortality over the course of two to seven years, according to a recent study conducted by Southern Denmark University and University of Sydney experts.
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Disaster risk reduction, management turning into 'Jan Andolan': PK Mishra
Updated : 3 years, 3 months ago IST
Addressing the valedictory programme of the 3rd Session of the National Platform, Mishra, who attended all three sessions of NPDRR since 2013, expressed happiness over the enlarged scope of conversation and the breadth and depth of the discussions.
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Mediterranean diet helps prevent prostate cancer: Research
Updated : 3 years, 3 months ago IST
Men who regularly consume colourful fruits and vegetables have been shown to have a lower risk of acquiring prostate cancer, according to research from the University of South Australia (PC).
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Reducing hazards, decluttering prevent falls among older people at home, r
Updated : 3 years, 3 months ago IST
According to a recent Cochrane research, reducing hazards from the home, such as clutter, unrailing stairs, and inadequate lighting, can reduce older people's risk of falling by roughly a fourth.
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Ozone pollution linked with increased hospitalisations for heart disease:
Updated : 3 years, 3 months ago IST
A recent publication in the European Heart Journal, a publication of the European Society of Cardiology, provides the first evidence that ozone levels above the World Health Organization (WHO) limit are significantly associated with an increase in hospital admissions for heart attacks, heart
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Natural peptides may reduce risk of type 2 diabetes, other obesity-related
Updated : 3 years, 3 months ago IST
An innovative strategy to reduce the risk of type 2 diabetes and other obesity-related disorders including hepatic steatosis may exist thanks to a peptide (small protein) called PEPITEM, according to recent research (fatty liver).
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Suryaji Kamble, The MD of The Dipankar Group of Companies, Discusses how m
Updated : 3 years, 3 months ago IST
New Delhi [India], March 11 (ANI/PNN): Investment companies are an essential part of the finance industry, providing clients with the opportunity to invest in the right assets and markets. The professionals behind these investment companies are responsible for managing their clients' investm
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Dim lights before bedtime to reduce gestational diabetes risk: Research
Updated : 3 years, 3 months ago IST
According to a recent Northwestern Medicine study, pregnant women should dim their home's lights and switch off or at least dim their screens (computer monitors and smartphones) a few hours before bedtime to lower their risk of gestational diabetes mellitus.
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Mediterranean diet: Best prevention against prostate cancer
Updated : 3 years, 3 months ago IST
Researchers from the University of South Australia have shown that men who regularly eat colourful fruits and vegetables had a lower risk of developing prostate cancer (PC).
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After Turkey, Syria earthquakes, world has recognised, appreciated role of
Updated : 3 years, 3 months ago IST
Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Friday inaugurated the 3rd Session of the National Platform for Disaster Risk Reduction 2023 in the national capital, and gave a mantra for the success of the Disaster Management - 'Local Resilience by Local Participation'.
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Study reveals how reducing hazards, decluttering at home prevent falls amo
Updated : 3 years, 3 months ago IST
A recent Cochrane study found that removing risks from the home, such as clutter, stairways without rails, and poor illumination, can cut older people's chance of falling by about a fourth.
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