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Why Heart Attacks Spike In Winter: Doctor Explains Risks And Prevention Tips
While heart attacks happen throughout the year, its prevalence increases during winters. There are several factors that contribute to this spike. Read on to know about some of the factors that increase the risk of heart attack during winters.
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Turning Movements Measured By Wearable Sensors Could Predict Parkinson's Years Ahead, Finds Study
The participants wore a single sensor on their lower back, which measured turning movements they made while walking down a 20-metre hallway, including angle, duration, and speed.
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Japan Has A Law To Fight Obesity. How It Works
Japan introduced the Metabo Law in 2008 to regulate obesity - the root cause of many health ailments, like high blood pressure and heart disease
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US Man Convicted For Killing Girlfriend After She Asked Him To Take STD Test
Joshua Michals, 26, killed 31-year-old Zhe Wang at her flat in London in March 2024. A post-mortem examination revealed she suffered two stab wounds to the face and was also strangled.
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Tired Of Getting Sick All Winter? Tips That Will Actually Boost Your Immunity
We often drink less water in winter because we don't feel thirsty, but dehydration dries out the mucous membranes in the nose and throat, your first line of defence against viruses.
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Supercomputer Builds One Of The Most Realistic Virtual Brains Ever Created
Scientists have built an ultra-detailed virtual mouse brain using a supercomputer, offering a powerful new tool for studying brain function and diseases like Alzheimer's.
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Mosquito Myths That Need To Buzz Off: What Really Spreads Dengue And Malaria
Many myths about mosquitoes persist. Some hold a grain of truth, others are outdated or plain wrong.
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Chronic Kidney Disease Accelerates Cognitive Decline Differently In Men And Women, Study Finds
The decline is primarily due to damage to the "heart-brain link" triggered by chronic kidney illness, the study said.
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Sleep: How Less Than 7 Hours Of Sleep Worsens Your Health
When the reset is shortened every night, those systems begin to misfire and the effects add up.
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Are Your Kidneys Functioning Properly? Watch Out For These Symptoms
Poor kidney function can result in accumulation of waste products in the blood, leading to a condition known as uremia.
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Young Ants Send 'Kill Me' Signal When Sick, Study Finds
A new study shows that sick young ant pupae release a chemical scent asking worker ants to kill them to stop diseases from spreading in the colony.
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New Tick Disease In US Dogs Could Pose Future Risk To Humans, Experts Warn
Scientists in the US have discovered a new tick-borne bacterium, Rickettsia finnyi, after several infected dogs fell severely ill and some died.
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80 Eminent Doctors Issue Public Health Advisory Over Air Pollution
India faces a severe public health emergency as air pollution worsens across major cities. Padma awardee doctors' issue urgent advisory and here is what you need to know to stay safe.
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Malaria Claimed Over 6 Lakh Lives In 2024, Drug Resistance A Major Threat: WHO Annual Report
Malaria infected an estimated 282 million people and claimed 6,10,000 lives worldwide in 2024, according to the World Health Organizations (WHO) annual World Malaria Report on Thursday, which highlighted drug resistance as a
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High Blood Pressure Can Lead To Vision Loss, Doctor Explains How
While hypertension is a well-known risk factor for heart disease, not many know about the potential adverse effects of poorly managed blood pressure on the eyes.
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Why Heart Attacks Spike In Winter: Doctor Explains Risks And Prevention Tips
While heart attacks happen throughout the year, its prevalence increases during winters. There are several factors that contribute to this spike. Read on to know about some of the factors that increase the risk of heart attack during winters.
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Turning Movements Measured By Wearable Sensors Could Predict Parkinson's Years Ahead, Finds Study
The participants wore a single sensor on their lower back, which measured turning movements they made while walking down a 20-metre hallway, including angle, duration, and speed.
-
Japan Has A Law To Fight Obesity. How It Works
Japan introduced the Metabo Law in 2008 to regulate obesity - the root cause of many health ailments, like high blood pressure and heart disease
-
US Man Convicted For Killing Girlfriend After She Asked Him To Take STD Test
Joshua Michals, 26, killed 31-year-old Zhe Wang at her flat in London in March 2024. A post-mortem examination revealed she suffered two stab wounds to the face and was also strangled.
-
Tired Of Getting Sick All Winter? Tips That Will Actually Boost Your Immunity
We often drink less water in winter because we don't feel thirsty, but dehydration dries out the mucous membranes in the nose and throat, your first line of defence against viruses.
-
Supercomputer Builds One Of The Most Realistic Virtual Brains Ever Created
Scientists have built an ultra-detailed virtual mouse brain using a supercomputer, offering a powerful new tool for studying brain function and diseases like Alzheimer's.
-
Mosquito Myths That Need To Buzz Off: What Really Spreads Dengue And Malaria
Many myths about mosquitoes persist. Some hold a grain of truth, others are outdated or plain wrong.
-
Chronic Kidney Disease Accelerates Cognitive Decline Differently In Men And Women, Study Finds
The decline is primarily due to damage to the "heart-brain link" triggered by chronic kidney illness, the study said.
-
Sleep: How Less Than 7 Hours Of Sleep Worsens Your Health
When the reset is shortened every night, those systems begin to misfire and the effects add up.
-
Are Your Kidneys Functioning Properly? Watch Out For These Symptoms
Poor kidney function can result in accumulation of waste products in the blood, leading to a condition known as uremia.
-
Young Ants Send 'Kill Me' Signal When Sick, Study Finds
A new study shows that sick young ant pupae release a chemical scent asking worker ants to kill them to stop diseases from spreading in the colony.
-
New Tick Disease In US Dogs Could Pose Future Risk To Humans, Experts Warn
Scientists in the US have discovered a new tick-borne bacterium, Rickettsia finnyi, after several infected dogs fell severely ill and some died.
-
80 Eminent Doctors Issue Public Health Advisory Over Air Pollution
India faces a severe public health emergency as air pollution worsens across major cities. Padma awardee doctors' issue urgent advisory and here is what you need to know to stay safe.
-
Malaria Claimed Over 6 Lakh Lives In 2024, Drug Resistance A Major Threat: WHO Annual Report
Malaria infected an estimated 282 million people and claimed 6,10,000 lives worldwide in 2024, according to the World Health Organizations (WHO) annual World Malaria Report on Thursday, which highlighted drug resistance as a
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High Blood Pressure Can Lead To Vision Loss, Doctor Explains How
While hypertension is a well-known risk factor for heart disease, not many know about the potential adverse effects of poorly managed blood pressure on the eyes.
