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DHR Invites Applications For Overseas Fellowships 2026: Check Eligibility, Last Date And More
DHR Overseas Fellowships 2026: Selected candidates will receive training at reputed international institutions for a duration ranging from 15 days to three months.
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Want To Live Longer? Scientists Say The 'Ideal' Number Of Children May Be 2 Or 3
Research tracking nearly 15,000 women suggests family size and pregnancy timing may influence ageing and lifespan.
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Brazil's Oldest Citizens May Hold New Clues To Living Longer
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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This One Exercise Is Scientifically Proven To Help You Sleep Better: Study
The study, which analyzed data from over 2,500 participants, suggests that yoga's combination of physical and mental elements may be the reason for its effectiveness.
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Do Voice Assistants Like Alexa Help Alleviate Loneliness in the Elderly?
Researchers have examined the potential for voice assistants, like Alexa, to alleviate loneliness among the elderly. Findings suggest these technologies could play a crucial role in promoting well-being, although concerns regarding their limitations and ethical implications remain. The study highlights the necessity for future research to explore t...
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Can your Blood Type Affect Your Stroke Risk? Here's What You Need to Know
Recent research indicates that individuals with type A blood are more likely to suffer a stroke before the age of 60 compared to those with other blood types. A 2022 study involving nearly 17,000 stroke patients and 600,000 controls found a 16% increased risk for those with variations of the A blood group. The findings suggest that the mechanisms b...
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How Bad Is Red Meat For You? Health Risks Get Star Ratings
Research about what is healthy comes so thick and fast -- red meat can appear good for you one week, stroke-inducing the next -- that a confused public often struggles to keep up.
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Junk Food, Skipping Breakfast And Caffeine May Cause Mental Distress In Women - Study
Junk food, coffee and skipping might just be the habits you need to ditch for a better mental wellbeing.
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Donald Trump Budget 'Cripples' Environment, Science, Critics Say
US President Donald Trump's proposed 2018 budget would slash funding for science, health and environmental programs at home and abroad, sparking an outcry Thursday among experts who say the cuts would endanger the planet.
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Environment Minister Says Pollution Doesn't Kill. The Doctor Disagrees
A global study released this week that estimated 11 lakh Indians died due to air pollution in 2015 has been rejected by the government, with Environment Minister Anil Madhav Dave insisting that he did not "trust sensational reports" and pollution wasn't a killer. But Science and Technology Minister Harsh Vardhan contradicted him, saying pollution w...
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Early Marijuana Use May Disrupt Brain Function, Lower IQ
Early use of marijuana - the most commonly used illegal substance in the world - may cause abnormal brain function and lower IQ, a new study has warned.
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Wondering How Long You Have? Simple Score Gives 5-Year Death Risk
Health researchers have developed a scientifically rigorous death risk calculator that predicts a person's risk of dying within five years and say they hope people will use it to improve their health.
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US University on Lockdown After Reports of Gunfire
The University of South Carolina was on lockdown Thursday following reports that shots were fired at its school of public health, officials said, urging students and others to take shelter.
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Coffee may cut diabetes: new study
Love coffee? You have a fresh reason to go for another cup as increasing daily coffee consumption may significantly reduce type 2 diabetes risk. According to a promising research led by an Indian-American researcher, people who increased the amount of...
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DHR Invites Applications For Overseas Fellowships 2026: Check Eligibility, Last Date And More
DHR Overseas Fellowships 2026: Selected candidates will receive training at reputed international institutions for a duration ranging from 15 days to three months.
-
Want To Live Longer? Scientists Say The 'Ideal' Number Of Children May Be 2 Or 3
Research tracking nearly 15,000 women suggests family size and pregnancy timing may influence ageing and lifespan.
-
Brazil's Oldest Citizens May Hold New Clues To Living Longer
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.
-
This One Exercise Is Scientifically Proven To Help You Sleep Better: Study
The study, which analyzed data from over 2,500 participants, suggests that yoga's combination of physical and mental elements may be the reason for its effectiveness.
-
Do Voice Assistants Like Alexa Help Alleviate Loneliness in the Elderly?
Researchers have examined the potential for voice assistants, like Alexa, to alleviate loneliness among the elderly. Findings suggest these technologies could play a crucial role in promoting well-being, although concerns regarding their limitations and ethical implications remain. The study highlights the necessity for future research to explore t...
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Can your Blood Type Affect Your Stroke Risk? Here's What You Need to Know
Recent research indicates that individuals with type A blood are more likely to suffer a stroke before the age of 60 compared to those with other blood types. A 2022 study involving nearly 17,000 stroke patients and 600,000 controls found a 16% increased risk for those with variations of the A blood group. The findings suggest that the mechanisms b...
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How Bad Is Red Meat For You? Health Risks Get Star Ratings
Research about what is healthy comes so thick and fast -- red meat can appear good for you one week, stroke-inducing the next -- that a confused public often struggles to keep up.
-
Junk Food, Skipping Breakfast And Caffeine May Cause Mental Distress In Women - Study
Junk food, coffee and skipping might just be the habits you need to ditch for a better mental wellbeing.
-
Donald Trump Budget 'Cripples' Environment, Science, Critics Say
US President Donald Trump's proposed 2018 budget would slash funding for science, health and environmental programs at home and abroad, sparking an outcry Thursday among experts who say the cuts would endanger the planet.
-
Environment Minister Says Pollution Doesn't Kill. The Doctor Disagrees
A global study released this week that estimated 11 lakh Indians died due to air pollution in 2015 has been rejected by the government, with Environment Minister Anil Madhav Dave insisting that he did not "trust sensational reports" and pollution wasn't a killer. But Science and Technology Minister Harsh Vardhan contradicted him, saying pollution w...
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Early Marijuana Use May Disrupt Brain Function, Lower IQ
Early use of marijuana - the most commonly used illegal substance in the world - may cause abnormal brain function and lower IQ, a new study has warned.
-
Wondering How Long You Have? Simple Score Gives 5-Year Death Risk
Health researchers have developed a scientifically rigorous death risk calculator that predicts a person's risk of dying within five years and say they hope people will use it to improve their health.
-
US University on Lockdown After Reports of Gunfire
The University of South Carolina was on lockdown Thursday following reports that shots were fired at its school of public health, officials said, urging students and others to take shelter.
-
Coffee may cut diabetes: new study
Love coffee? You have a fresh reason to go for another cup as increasing daily coffee consumption may significantly reduce type 2 diabetes risk. According to a promising research led by an Indian-American researcher, people who increased the amount of...
