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Lung Cancer Cases, Related Deaths May Rise Sharply By 2030: New ICMR Study
The new Indian Council of Medical Research (ICMR) study shows that lung cancer incidence will be the highest in the North-East, wherein the rates among women are close to those of men.
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Study Estimates 49 Lakh Cases Of Typhoid Fever In India In 2023
A study has estimated 49 lakh cases of typhoid fever and 7,850 deaths in India in 2023, with Delhi, Maharashtra and Karnataka together accounting for nearly 30 per cent of the national burden.
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Waist-To-Height Ratio Better Than BMI At Detecting Obesity Risk In Older Adults: Study
Waist-to-height ratio is a more accurate and reliable indicator of age-related obesity risk than body mass index (BMI), according to a new research.
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Delhi's Toxic Winter Air May Carry Drug-Resistant Superbugs, Study Warns
A study by Jawaharlal Nehru University finds that Delhi's polluted winter air carries high levels of antibiotic-resistant bacteria or superbugs far above safe limits, posing public health risks, especially for vulnerable groups and those with chronic
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Stress During Pregnancy May Cause Brain Defects In Children, Says New Study
In a paper published in the journal Nature Neuroscience, researchers have mapped how stress events during pregnancy can affect the neuroimmune landscape of the developing foetal brain.
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School-Based HPV Vaccination Programmes Reduce Risk Through Herd Immunity: Lancet Study
School-based immunisation against human papillomavirus (HPV) could also offer protection against the development of pre-cancerous cells in unvaccinated women through herd immunity.
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Weak Internal Body Clock Linked To Higher Dementia Risk, Says New Study
"Disruptions in circadian rhythms may alter body processes like inflammation, and may interfere with sleep, possibly increasing amyloid plaques linked to dementia, or reducing amyloid clearance from the brain," says new study.
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Young People Who Are Obese Or Underweight Show More Body Image Issues: Study
The findings indicate that feeling self-conscious was significantly associated with obesity, while lack of confidence was most severe among the underweight participants.
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Patients With Cancer At Higher Risk Of Dying From Heart Disease, Says Study
The study, published in the Journal of the American Heart Association, showed that the risk may be related to altered expression of inflammation and coagulationrelated proteins.
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Compulsive Behaviours Could Be Inflammation, Not 'Habit Loop', Says New Study In Rats
The study, published in the journal Neuropsychopharmacology, looked at rats and tested whether inducing inflammation in the striatum brain region responsible for motor control, habit forming and motivation would increase habitual behaviour.
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Use Of Wearable Healthcare Technology To Rise 42-Fold By 2025 Globally: Study
China is projected to generate the most yearly greenhouse gas emissions from wearable healthcare electronics in 2050, followed by India.
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Insomnia And Anxiety Linked To Weaker Immune System, Says New Study
Insomnia or anxiety could be linked to fewer number of immune cells, potentially resulting in a less effective immune system, a study in young women has found.
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Frailty And Depression Significantly Increases Dementia Risk In Older Adults, Finds Study
The results highlight the complex links between frailty, depression, and cognitive function.
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Physical Activity May Temporarily Trigger Back Pain Flare-Ups Without Lasting Damage: Study
More time spent on activities such as lifting, pushing or pulling, bending, twisting, and crawling was linked to a higher risk of temporarily flare-ups of lower back pain, while sitting was associated with a lower risk of back pain flare-ups.
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ICSE Board Exams Begin Feb 17: These Smart Preparation Tips Could Boost Your Overall Results
Key strategies include daily study schedules, regular revision, stress management, health maintenance, and simulating exam conditions to build confidence and improve performance.
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Lung Cancer Cases, Related Deaths May Rise Sharply By 2030: New ICMR Study
The new Indian Council of Medical Research (ICMR) study shows that lung cancer incidence will be the highest in the North-East, wherein the rates among women are close to those of men.
-
Study Estimates 49 Lakh Cases Of Typhoid Fever In India In 2023
A study has estimated 49 lakh cases of typhoid fever and 7,850 deaths in India in 2023, with Delhi, Maharashtra and Karnataka together accounting for nearly 30 per cent of the national burden.
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Waist-To-Height Ratio Better Than BMI At Detecting Obesity Risk In Older Adults: Study
Waist-to-height ratio is a more accurate and reliable indicator of age-related obesity risk than body mass index (BMI), according to a new research.
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Delhi's Toxic Winter Air May Carry Drug-Resistant Superbugs, Study Warns
A study by Jawaharlal Nehru University finds that Delhi's polluted winter air carries high levels of antibiotic-resistant bacteria or superbugs far above safe limits, posing public health risks, especially for vulnerable groups and those with chronic
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Stress During Pregnancy May Cause Brain Defects In Children, Says New Study
In a paper published in the journal Nature Neuroscience, researchers have mapped how stress events during pregnancy can affect the neuroimmune landscape of the developing foetal brain.
-
School-Based HPV Vaccination Programmes Reduce Risk Through Herd Immunity: Lancet Study
School-based immunisation against human papillomavirus (HPV) could also offer protection against the development of pre-cancerous cells in unvaccinated women through herd immunity.
-
Weak Internal Body Clock Linked To Higher Dementia Risk, Says New Study
"Disruptions in circadian rhythms may alter body processes like inflammation, and may interfere with sleep, possibly increasing amyloid plaques linked to dementia, or reducing amyloid clearance from the brain," says new study.
-
Young People Who Are Obese Or Underweight Show More Body Image Issues: Study
The findings indicate that feeling self-conscious was significantly associated with obesity, while lack of confidence was most severe among the underweight participants.
-
Patients With Cancer At Higher Risk Of Dying From Heart Disease, Says Study
The study, published in the Journal of the American Heart Association, showed that the risk may be related to altered expression of inflammation and coagulationrelated proteins.
-
Compulsive Behaviours Could Be Inflammation, Not 'Habit Loop', Says New Study In Rats
The study, published in the journal Neuropsychopharmacology, looked at rats and tested whether inducing inflammation in the striatum brain region responsible for motor control, habit forming and motivation would increase habitual behaviour.
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Use Of Wearable Healthcare Technology To Rise 42-Fold By 2025 Globally: Study
China is projected to generate the most yearly greenhouse gas emissions from wearable healthcare electronics in 2050, followed by India.
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Insomnia And Anxiety Linked To Weaker Immune System, Says New Study
Insomnia or anxiety could be linked to fewer number of immune cells, potentially resulting in a less effective immune system, a study in young women has found.
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Frailty And Depression Significantly Increases Dementia Risk In Older Adults, Finds Study
The results highlight the complex links between frailty, depression, and cognitive function.
-
Physical Activity May Temporarily Trigger Back Pain Flare-Ups Without Lasting Damage: Study
More time spent on activities such as lifting, pushing or pulling, bending, twisting, and crawling was linked to a higher risk of temporarily flare-ups of lower back pain, while sitting was associated with a lower risk of back pain flare-ups.
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ICSE Board Exams Begin Feb 17: These Smart Preparation Tips Could Boost Your Overall Results
Key strategies include daily study schedules, regular revision, stress management, health maintenance, and simulating exam conditions to build confidence and improve performance.
