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64 year old survives heart attack
64-YO patient survives massive heart attack after rare surgery

The patient, who previously underwent treatment at a corporate hospital in Delhi for about eight years, had a history of multiple cardiac incidents despite receiving the best available medical care.

  • Friday, 10 November 2023
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Epilepsy: Yoga may help reduce frequency of seizures and anxiety, claims AIIMS study

The study, published in the journal Neurology, involved a small group of 160 people with epilepsy who had an average of one seizure per week and on average took at least two anti-seizure medications and faced stigma.

  • Thursday, 09 November 2023
  • Yoga
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Lemon is rich in vitamin C, but you should never pair it with these foods

Health experts have found that when Vitamin C-rich lemon is paired with certain foods it leads to digestive issues and discomfort.

  • Thursday, 09 November 2023
What Is JN.1? New Covid Variant Triggers Concerns Among Scientists
What Is JN.1? New Covid Variant Triggers Concerns Among Scientists

A new covid-19 variant that is likely to cause more serious infections and may dodge into the vaccine shield has spiked concerns among the scientists. The emerging variant is named as JN.1.

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Record 7.5 mn people globally diagnosed with TB in 2022: WHO
Record 7.5 mn people globally diagnosed with TB in 2022: WHO

The massive spike is attributed to good recovery in access to and provision of health services in many countries, said the report, featuring data from 192 countries and areas.

  • Wednesday, 08 November 2023
  • WHO
Infant Protection Day
Infant Protection Day: How to protect infants and ensure their healthy growth?

The protection of infants is highly important for the survival of humanity. To bring awareness among everyone regarding this serious issue, Infant Protection Day is observed every year on November 7.

  • Tuesday, 07 November 2023
Silent pandemic called stress
Post-pandemic silent stress: Know how it is affecting people

Staying alive during the COVID-19 times and regaining health has been the toughest struggle for almost everyone in the world these past few years.

  • Sunday, 05 November 2023
New 'lab on a chip' device to accurately identify Covid, cancer in 3 mins
New 'lab on a chip' device to accurately identify Covid, cancer in 3 mins

The virus diagnosis device has been invented by engineers at the University of Bath, who describe it as the 'world's fastest Covid test'.

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Smoking 'stops' cancer-fighting proteins, makes harder to treat cancer: Study

The study, published in the journal Science Advances, links tobacco smoking to harmful changes in DNA called 'stop-gain mutations' which tell the body to stop making certain proteins before they are fully formed.

  • Saturday, 04 November 2023
  • Cancer
59% Indian workers experience burnout symptoms at work: Study
59% Indian workers experience burnout symptoms at work: Study

According to the McKinsey Health Institute (MHI), the burnout symptoms experienced by employees globally stand at 22 per cent.

  • Saturday, 04 November 2023
  • Study
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One sleepless night can reverse depression for days: Study

In a new study, neurobiologists Northwestern University in the US induced mild, acute sleep deprivation in mice and then examined their behaviours and brain activity.

Indian-origin researcher uses AI to develop vax for gonorrhoea
Indian-origin researcher uses AI to develop vax for gonorrhoea

Gonorrhoea has become resistant to almost all known antibiotics. That makes it notoriously difficult to treat, but if left untreated, the infection could lead to serious or even fatal complications. It also increases a person's risk of contracting HIV.

Indian red scorpion
Indian red scorpion sting: Novel therapeutic formulation developed for treatment

The therapeutic drug formulation comprises low doses of commercial ASA, AAA, and vitamin C, for inhibiting the Indian red scorpion venom-induced toxicity and associated symptoms, the report said.

  • Wednesday, 01 November 2023
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World Vegan Day: Know 5 'saag' varieties best for weight loss in winter

Come winter and you will find fresh green leafy vegetable bundles lining up the racks of the grocery shops.

  • Wednesday, 01 November 2023
Immune confusion behind severe dengue fever in children: Study
Immune confusion behind severe dengue fever in children: Study

Most people infected with dengue virus have no symptoms, or a fever that quickly passes. However, 5 per cent of people progress to severe dengue, which can mean organ failure and even death within days of symptoms appearing.

  • Tuesday, 31 October 2023
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