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Study shows how Covid virus shields itself during replication

New Delhi, June 6: US researchers have identified a mechanism that SARS-CoV-2 -- the virus that causes Covid-19 -- uses to protect itself inside the body as it works to replicate and infect more cells.Without this protective mechanism, viral infection is dramatically reduced, said the team...
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AiMeD lauds govt’s progressive reforms in public procurement

New Delhi, June 3: The Association of Indian Medical Device Industry (AiMeD) on Tuesday praised the government for progressive reforms in public procurement and the robust judicial support that ensured the reiteration of the country's commitment to Atmanirbharta in healthcare which became a...
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Study reinforces need for vaccines to help prevent hearing loss

New Delhi, June 3: Vaccination may play a significant role in preventing hearing loss in children and adolescents, according to a study that identified 26 infectious pathogens that can potentially cause hearing loss.Over 1.5 billion people worldwide are affected by some degree of hearing loss. While...
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Suffering from chronic back pain? Nature may help you, shows study

New Delhi, June 3: If you are suffering from chronic back pain, a walk in the woods can help you better manage the condition, according to a study on Tuesday.The study, published in The Journal of Pain, showed that being time in or around nature can provide people suffering from chronic lower back...
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IIT Madras study shows viruses follow seasonal and yearly cycles

New Delhi, June 2: Amid a fresh wave of Covid-19, caused by the SARS-CoV2, a new study by researchers at the Indian Institute of Technology (IIT) Madras showed that viruses follow seasonal and yearly cycles.The international study, undertaken along with a team of scientists from the...
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Obesity may lead to anxiety, impair brain functioning: Study

New Delhi, June 2: Among the global rise in obesity rates, a study showed that being overweight can lead to mental health issues like anxiety and also impair brain functioning.The animal study suggested that the two conditions may be connected through interactions between the gut and the...
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Study shows how plastic particles in food, beverages can harm your liver

New Delhi, June 2: Microscopic plastic particles found in food and beverages may affect glucose metabolism and harm organs such as the liver, according to a new animal study.The findings raise concerns about potential health risks in people who consume microplastics (less than 5 millimetre)...
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Covid cases rise in India; govt says monitoring the situation

Amid the latest wave of Covid-19, the number of SARS-CoV2 infections in the country has risen to 2,170. As many as 511 new cases were recorded from the previous day, according to the latest update by the Health Ministry on Saturday. Meanwhile, 255 patients were discharged or migrated in the last 24...
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World No Tobacco Day: Urgent need to check deceptive marketing strategies, says...

New Delhi, May 31: There is an urgent need to check the deceptive marketing strategies for tobacco that can harm the health and well-being of youth in the country, said Union Health Minister JP Nadda on World No Tobacco Day on Saturday.World No Tobacco Day is observed every year on May 31. The theme...
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Sleeping disorders may signal risk of Parkinson's disease, dementia

New Delhi, May 30: Sleeping disorders may be act as an early indicator of neurodegenerative diseases like Parkinson's disease and Lewy body dementia (LBD) -- a type of dementia, according to a study.The study focussed on patients with Rapid eye movement behaviour disorder -- a sleep disorder...
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Indian workforce facing chronic illness, poor mental health, burnout: Report

Bengaluru, May 29: A silent health crisis is brewing within corporate India, with a significant number of employees suffering from chronic illness, poor mental health, and burnout, according to an alarming report on Thursday.The report by Plum, India's leading employee health benefits...
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40-year-old man, who tested positive for Covid-19, dies in Chandigarh

Chandigarh, May 28: A 40-year-old man, who had tested positive for Covid-19, died at the Government Medical College and Hospital (GMCH) in Chandigarh on Wednesday, officials said.This was the first case to be reported in a health facility in Chandigarh.However, hospital authorities have yet to...
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