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Is high-fat cheese good or bad for brain health?
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Is high-fat cheese good or bad for brain health?

New Delhi, Dec 18: While cheese -- high in saturated fat and sodium -- is known to raise the risk of high cholesterol or blood pressure, a new study has linked it to a lower risk of developing dementia.The study, published in the journal Neurology, showed that some high-fat dairy products,...
New blood test can detect and track lung cancer progression in real time
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New blood test can detect and track lung cancer progression in real time

New Delhi, Dec 17: A team of UK researchers has developed a pioneering blood test that could enable doctors to detect and monitor lung cancer in real time, which will help reduce diagnostic delays and improve patient outcomes.Using the technique Fourier Transform Infrared (FT-IR)...
Ayush Expo takes centre stage at second WHO Global Traditional Medicine Summit
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Ayush Expo takes centre stage at second WHO Global Traditional Medicine Summit

New Delhi, Dec 16: The Ayush Expo will be a central feature of the second WHO Global Traditional Medicine Summit (GTMC), to be held this week, and will showcase India’s ancient medicine systems alongside global practices, the Ministry of Ayush said on Tuesday.GTMC, being organised by the...
Medicinal plant farming can empower farmers, improve drug quality: Jadhav
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Medicinal plant farming can empower farmers, improve drug quality: Jadhav

New Delhi, Dec 16: Cultivation of medicinal plants can not only empower farmers but also strengthen the production of quality medicines, said Prataprao Jadhav, Union Minister of State (Independent Charge), Ministry of Ayush.Speaking at the second meeting of the Parliamentary Consultative...
Ready-to-eat nutrition transforms lives of mothers, children in Dhamtari
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Ready-to-eat nutrition transforms lives of mothers, children in Dhamtari

Dhamtari, Dec 16: The Women and Child Development Department is providing nutritious food to pregnant women and lactating mothers through Anganwadi centres under the Ready-to-Eat (RTE) scheme in Chhattisgarh’s Dhamtari.The objective of this initiative is to ensure adequate nutrition for...
No evidence linking COVID vaccination to sudden deaths in youth: AIIMS study
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No evidence linking COVID vaccination to sudden deaths in youth: AIIMS study

The researchers found that most of the deaths were caused by well-known medical conditions, with cardiovascular diseases emerging as the leading reason
Spain confirms first human transmission of mpox clade 1b outside Africa
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Spain confirms first human transmission of mpox clade 1b outside Africa

New Delhi, Dec 13: Health officials in Spain have documented the first-ever case of human-to-human transmission of mpox clade 1b outside endemic regions in Africa.Mpox is a viral infectious disease that spreads through close contact, causing fever, swollen lymph nodes, and skin rash. It...
Study shows reversing prediabetes lowers heart attack risk by almost 60%
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Study shows reversing prediabetes lowers heart attack risk by almost 60%

New Delhi, Dec 13: Prediabetic patients, who lower their blood sugar levels and can achieve remission, can effectively reduce the likelihood of serious heart problems by nearly 60 per cent, according to a study.The research, published in the journal The Lancet Diabetes & Endocrinology,...
Slow tapering plus therapy can help patients safely stop antidepressants: Study
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Slow tapering plus therapy can help patients safely stop antidepressants: Study

New Delhi, Dec 12: Gradual reduction of antidepressants together with psychological support can be an effective strategy to stop medication among adults who have recovered from depression, according to a study on Friday.Antidepressants are typically recommended to be taken for six to nine...
Study finds Indians get low-quality protein, almost half sourced from cereals
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Study finds Indians get low-quality protein, almost half sourced from cereals

New Delhi, Dec 10: Nearly half of India’s at-home protein intake now comes from cereals such as rice, wheat, suji, and maida, according to a study on Wednesday.Protein supports the body’s growth, repair, and immune function, and Indians consume an adequate average of 55.6 g of protein per day...
₹4,322 cr disbursed to 1.35 cr TB patients for nutrition aid since 2018: Govt
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₹4,322 cr disbursed to 1.35 cr TB patients for nutrition aid since 2018: Govt

New Delhi, Dec 9: A total of Rs 4,322 crores has been disbursed to 1.35 crore patients with tuberculosis (TB) since 2018, under the Ni-kshay Poshan Yojana to strengthen nutritional support, the government informed the Parliament on Tuesday.In a written reply in the Rajya Sabha, the Union...
WHO reports 2,501 new mpox cases, 12 fatalities in 44 countries in October
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WHO reports 2,501 new mpox cases, 12 fatalities in 44 countries in October

New Delhi, Dec 9: A total of 2,501 new confirmed cases, including 12 deaths due to mpox, were reported from 44 countries in October, said the World Health Organization (WHO) on Tuesday.The latest situation report for the multi-country outbreak of mpox showed that all clades of the monkeypox...
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