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Severity Of Genetic Mutation May Override Female Protective Effect Against Autism: Study
- Thursday May 21, 2026
- Health | Press Trust India
Autism spectrum disorder affects males more frequently than females, with women thought to possess biological protective mechanisms that reduce vulnerability to the condition.
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www.ndtv.com
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Breast Cancer To Lung Cancer: The 7 Most Common Cancers Among Women In The World
- Tuesday May 19, 2026
- Health | Written by Debosmita Ghosh
Some cancers affect women more often because of biological factors, age, lifestyle habits, environmental exposure, and family history. Early detection, regular screening, healthy eating, exercise, and avoiding tobacco can reduce the risk of many canc
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www.ndtv.com
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Late-Night Hunger Isn't Just A Habit, Doctors Say It May Signal Disease
- Monday March 9, 2026
- Health | Written by Shreya Goswami
Frequent late-night hunger may reflect hormonal shifts, sleep disruption or metabolic conditions rather than poor self-control.
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www.ndtv.com
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Tanmay Bhat Says He Had No Hunger Suppression While On Weight Loss Drugs; Here's Why
- Thursday February 26, 2026
- Health | Written by Varsha Vats
While GLP-1 medications are highly effective for many, an estimated 13% to 25% of users may be considered non-responders who do not experience desired appetite suppression or weight loss.
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www.ndtv.com
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Your Age May Influence Antibody Production In Response To A Virus: Study
- Thursday February 19, 2026
- Health | Press Trust of India
Age strongly influences antibody production against viruses, researchers find. A Nature Immunology study shows age, sex, and genetics shape immune responses, with implications for tailored treatments.
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www.ndtv.com
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Long Covid And Alzheimer's Might Be Driven By Similar Changes In The Brain, Says New Study
- Friday February 13, 2026
- Health | Press Trust of India
A new study from New York University finds that long Covid and Alzheimer's may share biological pathways, with choroid plexus changes linked to brain inflammation, waste clearance issues, and cognitive decline.
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www.ndtv.com
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Food Noise Could Be The Reason You Think About Food All The Time: How To Deal With It
- Thursday January 22, 2026
- Written by Toshita Sahni, Edited by Neha Grover
Food noise becomes an issue not because thinking about food is unusual, but because persistent and intrusive food thoughts can affect well-being.
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food.ndtv.com
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Brazil's Oldest Citizens May Hold New Clues To Living Longer
- Tuesday January 20, 2026
- Science | Edited by Nikhil Pandey
A study of Brazil's highly diverse centenarian population suggests unique genetic and biological factors may help explain extreme longevity, offering new insights into how humans can live longer and healthier lives.
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www.ndtv.com
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Why Ice Cream Is Everyone's Go-To Breakup Food
- Wednesday December 3, 2025
- Jigyasa Kakwani
From nostalgia and biology to pop culture cues and clever marketing, several factors may explain why ice cream feels like the ideal companion through emotional lows.
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food.ndtv.com
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People in Modern Societies Sleep More but Have Irregular Sleep Cycles
- Tuesday March 4, 2025
- Written by Gadgets 360 Staff
A study analyzing 54 global sleep studies has found that people in industrialised societies sleep longer than those in hunter-gatherer communities. While sleep efficiency is also higher in modern settings, circadian rhythms are less regular. Researchers suggest reduced exposure to natural light may be a key factor in these disruptions. The study ch...
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www.gadgets360.com
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Common Noctule Bats Use Warm Winds to Migrate More Than 1000 km Across Europe, Claims Study
- Friday January 3, 2025
- Written by Gadgets 360 Staff
Researchers have tracked the migration of common noctule bats using lightweight transmitters, uncovering their remarkable ability to travel over 1000 kilometers in just a few days. These bats adapt their routes and timing based on environmental factors, such as tailwinds and warming weather conditions, to maximise efficiency. The study provides cri...
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www.gadgets360.com
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How Biological Differences Between Men And Women Alter Immune Responses
- Friday August 18, 2023
- Science | Helen McGettrick, Asif Iqbal, The Conversation
Most people will have heard the term "man flu", which refers to men's perceived tendency to exaggerate the severity of a cold or a similar minor ailment.
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www.ndtv.com
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IIT Jodhpur, Western Michigan University Develop Early Warning System For Neonatal, Infant Mortality
- Monday May 30, 2022
- Education | Reported by Press Trust of India
The early warning indicators identified by the researchers include observable biological characteristics, demographic characteristics and socio-economic factors of households, mothers and newborns.
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www.ndtv.com/education
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Weight Loss Attempts Not Working as Desired? Time to Pay Attention to Your Gut Microbiome, Study Suggests
- Monday September 20, 2021
- Edited by Gadgets 360 Newsdesk
A new study says the genetic capacity of the gut microbiome is also a significant factor that influences how much weight a person is likely to lose with simple lifestyle changes. The gut microbiome, having trillions of bacteria, fungi, and other microbes, plays a key role in digestion. It also benefits the immune system.
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www.gadgets360.com
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Severity Of Genetic Mutation May Override Female Protective Effect Against Autism: Study
- Thursday May 21, 2026
- Health | Press Trust India
Autism spectrum disorder affects males more frequently than females, with women thought to possess biological protective mechanisms that reduce vulnerability to the condition.
-
www.ndtv.com
-
Breast Cancer To Lung Cancer: The 7 Most Common Cancers Among Women In The World
- Tuesday May 19, 2026
- Health | Written by Debosmita Ghosh
Some cancers affect women more often because of biological factors, age, lifestyle habits, environmental exposure, and family history. Early detection, regular screening, healthy eating, exercise, and avoiding tobacco can reduce the risk of many canc
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www.ndtv.com
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Late-Night Hunger Isn't Just A Habit, Doctors Say It May Signal Disease
- Monday March 9, 2026
- Health | Written by Shreya Goswami
Frequent late-night hunger may reflect hormonal shifts, sleep disruption or metabolic conditions rather than poor self-control.
-
www.ndtv.com
-
Tanmay Bhat Says He Had No Hunger Suppression While On Weight Loss Drugs; Here's Why
- Thursday February 26, 2026
- Health | Written by Varsha Vats
While GLP-1 medications are highly effective for many, an estimated 13% to 25% of users may be considered non-responders who do not experience desired appetite suppression or weight loss.
-
www.ndtv.com
-
Your Age May Influence Antibody Production In Response To A Virus: Study
- Thursday February 19, 2026
- Health | Press Trust of India
Age strongly influences antibody production against viruses, researchers find. A Nature Immunology study shows age, sex, and genetics shape immune responses, with implications for tailored treatments.
-
www.ndtv.com
-
Long Covid And Alzheimer's Might Be Driven By Similar Changes In The Brain, Says New Study
- Friday February 13, 2026
- Health | Press Trust of India
A new study from New York University finds that long Covid and Alzheimer's may share biological pathways, with choroid plexus changes linked to brain inflammation, waste clearance issues, and cognitive decline.
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www.ndtv.com
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Food Noise Could Be The Reason You Think About Food All The Time: How To Deal With It
- Thursday January 22, 2026
- Written by Toshita Sahni, Edited by Neha Grover
Food noise becomes an issue not because thinking about food is unusual, but because persistent and intrusive food thoughts can affect well-being.
-
food.ndtv.com
-
Brazil's Oldest Citizens May Hold New Clues To Living Longer
- Tuesday January 20, 2026
- Science | Edited by Nikhil Pandey
A study of Brazil's highly diverse centenarian population suggests unique genetic and biological factors may help explain extreme longevity, offering new insights into how humans can live longer and healthier lives.
-
www.ndtv.com
-
Why Ice Cream Is Everyone's Go-To Breakup Food
- Wednesday December 3, 2025
- Jigyasa Kakwani
From nostalgia and biology to pop culture cues and clever marketing, several factors may explain why ice cream feels like the ideal companion through emotional lows.
-
food.ndtv.com
-
People in Modern Societies Sleep More but Have Irregular Sleep Cycles
- Tuesday March 4, 2025
- Written by Gadgets 360 Staff
A study analyzing 54 global sleep studies has found that people in industrialised societies sleep longer than those in hunter-gatherer communities. While sleep efficiency is also higher in modern settings, circadian rhythms are less regular. Researchers suggest reduced exposure to natural light may be a key factor in these disruptions. The study ch...
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www.gadgets360.com
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Common Noctule Bats Use Warm Winds to Migrate More Than 1000 km Across Europe, Claims Study
- Friday January 3, 2025
- Written by Gadgets 360 Staff
Researchers have tracked the migration of common noctule bats using lightweight transmitters, uncovering their remarkable ability to travel over 1000 kilometers in just a few days. These bats adapt their routes and timing based on environmental factors, such as tailwinds and warming weather conditions, to maximise efficiency. The study provides cri...
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www.gadgets360.com
-
How Biological Differences Between Men And Women Alter Immune Responses
- Friday August 18, 2023
- Science | Helen McGettrick, Asif Iqbal, The Conversation
Most people will have heard the term "man flu", which refers to men's perceived tendency to exaggerate the severity of a cold or a similar minor ailment.
-
www.ndtv.com
-
IIT Jodhpur, Western Michigan University Develop Early Warning System For Neonatal, Infant Mortality
- Monday May 30, 2022
- Education | Reported by Press Trust of India
The early warning indicators identified by the researchers include observable biological characteristics, demographic characteristics and socio-economic factors of households, mothers and newborns.
-
www.ndtv.com/education
-
Weight Loss Attempts Not Working as Desired? Time to Pay Attention to Your Gut Microbiome, Study Suggests
- Monday September 20, 2021
- Edited by Gadgets 360 Newsdesk
A new study says the genetic capacity of the gut microbiome is also a significant factor that influences how much weight a person is likely to lose with simple lifestyle changes. The gut microbiome, having trillions of bacteria, fungi, and other microbes, plays a key role in digestion. It also benefits the immune system.
-
www.gadgets360.com