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Study decodes why promising cancer treatments trigger serious side effects

New Delhi, July 9: While cancer has seen some significant advancements in treatments that have shown promise and increased lifespan, however, it also causes serious side effects, which can affect quality of life.A new study by researchers from Australia is shedding new light on the reasons...
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No impact of Covid vaccines on sudden deaths & heart attacks, says Karnataka...

Bengaluru, July 7: Karnataka Health Minister Dinesh Gundu Rao on Monday said that there was no negative impact of Covid vaccines in the cases of sudden deaths or heart attack cases in the state."There is no reason to believe such claims. Global research is available, Indian research is...
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‘No Palm Oil’ label a marketing gimmick, not a health fact: IFBA

New Delhi, July 8: The sudden increase in the use of “No Palm Oil” labels on consumer products is misleading and nothing but a marketing gimmick, the Ind Food and Beverage Association (IFBA) said on Tuesday, raising concerns over the practice.Despite being consumed in India since the 19th...
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Brighter night-time light exposure may not be good for your heart

New Delhi, July 7: Are you in the habit of sleeping with lights on during the night? Beware, a study led by an international team of researchers found that brighter night-time light exposure may increase the risks of five major cardiovascular diseases.Light at night causes circadian...
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BMI may influence breast cancer risk in women with heart disease: WHO study

New Delhi, July 7: Excess weight may increase the risk of developing breast cancer among postmenopausal women with cardiovascular disease, according to a study by the World Health Organization (WHO), published on Monday.Higher body mass index (BMI) is a known risk factor for breast cancer in...
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1 in 4 school-going adolescents at risk of developing mental health illness:...

New Delhi, July 5: One in every four school-going adolescents is at risk of developing mental health illness, according to a recent study, that stressed the need for early interventions.The study, led by researchers at the Indira Gandhi Medical College and Research Institute in Puducherry,...
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US researchers develop AI model improving sudden cardiac death prediction

New York, July 5: US researchers have developed a new artificial intelligence (AI) model that significantly outperforms current clinical guidelines in identifying patients at high risk of sudden cardiac death.The AI system, known as Multimodal AI for Ventricular Arrhythmia Risk Stratification...
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New gene therapy shows potential for restoring hearing loss

New Delhi, July 5: In a significant scientific breakthrough, an international team of researchers has developed a novel gene therapy that can improve hearing in children and adults with congenital deafness or severe hearing impairment.In the study, Swedish and Chinese used gene therapy and...
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Poor heart health may signal gestational diabetes risk in pregnancy: Study

New Delhi, July 4: Women with poor cardiovascular health may be at a higher risk of developing gestational diabetes and coronary artery calcium (CAC) in midlife, according to a study.CAC refers to the buildup of calcium deposits in the walls of the coronary arteries, which supply blood to the...
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Traditional medicine crucial to achieving global goals of Universal Health...

New Delhi, July 4: Global goals like Universal Health Coverage (UHC) can only be met when traditional medicine becomes an essential part of the national health policy and wellness delivery, said Dr. Kashinath Samagandi, Director, Morarji Desai National Institute of Yoga, Ministry of...
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Dengue fever surges in US states prompt health officials to brace for new normal

Sacramento (United States), July 3: Health officials across the US states of California, Florida and Texas confront an alarming reality with nearly doubling dengue fever cases nationwide, signalling the mosquito-borne disease may become a permanent fixture in communities, according to health...
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Australian scientists discover proteins that could help fight cancer, slow...

New Delhi, July 3: A team of Australian scientists has identified a group of proteins that could transform approaches to treating cancer and age-related diseases.Researchers at the Children's Medical Research Institute (CMRI) in Sydney discovered that these proteins play a crucial role in...
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