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Neuron Cell Death Helps Maintain Brain Balance: Study
Ferroptosis, a type of cell death, may help maintain neuron balance in the hippocampus, supporting memory, learning and brain health, a study finds.
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45% Of Vellore's Urban Slum Children Stunted By Age 2, Finds Lancet Study
By age 7, more than 26 per cent of the children were classified 'thin' and 5.2 per cent classified 'overweight/obese', findings published in The Lancet Regional Health Southeast Asia journal show.
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One Day Of Extreme Heat Causes 3,400 Excess Deaths Across India, Study Estimates
Heatwave to severe heatwave conditions were prevailing in north, central and east India, with temperatures consistently exceeding 45 degrees Celsius in Madhya Pradesh, Rajasthan, parts of Uttar Pradesh and Haryana over past few days.
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Menstrual Blood Can Help Detect Endometriosis Without Surgery, Reveals Study
A new study published in the Nature journal has identified a way to detect endometriosis without the need for invasive surgery. Here is what the study found and how it can affect women's healthcare outcomes.
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Iron Supplements: Why Pairing Them With This Fruit Juice Fixes Anaemia Faster
India faces a public health burden with anaemia that affects women and children. Here is what a new study on iron supplements found, which could help treat anaemia faster.
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Depression Duration Linked To Severe Brain Changes, Finds Study
The duration for which one remains depressed may impact how severely the mental disorder makes changes in the brain, according to a study.
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Can Short Power Naps Protect Your Health During Heatwaves?
Experts say short power naps during heatwaves may help improve alertness, reduce fatigue, and ease heat-related stress, especially when combined with hydration, cooling measures, and proper nighttime sleep.
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ICMR Clinical Trial Finds Traditional Ayurvedic Formula Matches Standard Iron Pills For Anaemia
An ICMR clinical trial finds traditional ayurvedic formula matches standard iron pills for anemia. Here is how it can affect people who have anemia and know when they need to switch their course of treatment.
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Cycling And Brain Health: A Review Finds It May Sharpen The Mind
A review of nearly 90 studies across 19 countries where cycling was tested as an intervention has found that the physical activity can be an accessible tool for improving brain health and overall well-being, such as through better moods and increased
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Mental Illness Burden Nearly Doubles Globally Since 1990, Says New Lancet Study
The findings suggest that mental health problems are no longer a secondary issue but a major global concern affecting productivity, education and overall quality of life.
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Is Your 'Sugar-Free' Diet Causing Fatty Liver? The Shocking Truth Behind Artificial Sugars
A sugar-free diet could be causing you to have a fatty liver. Here is how this may be happening and how to be safe with your sweetener choice.
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Lancet Study Flags Mental Disorders As Top Cause Of Global Disability
The world's burden of mental disorders has more than doubled since 1990, and they are now the leading cause of disability globally, overtaking cardiovascular disease, cancer and musculoskeletal conditions, according to a new study published in The La
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AIIMS Bhopal Study Urges Advanced Screenings For Children With Sickle Cell Disease
Bhopal, May 22 (IANS) A recent study by the All India Institute of Medical Sciences (AIIMS) Bhopal has stressed the need for early and advanced health screening in children suffering from sickle cell disease (SCD), after researchers found signs of hi
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Severity Of Genetic Mutation May Override Female Protective Effect Against Autism: Study
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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Women With Parkinson's More Likely To Experience Falls, Report Higher Rates Of Pain Than Men: Study
Men, on the other hand, were more likely to report memory changes and showed higher rates of cognitive impairment, according to findings published in the The Lancet Regional Health Western Pacific journal.
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Neuron Cell Death Helps Maintain Brain Balance: Study
Ferroptosis, a type of cell death, may help maintain neuron balance in the hippocampus, supporting memory, learning and brain health, a study finds.
-
45% Of Vellore's Urban Slum Children Stunted By Age 2, Finds Lancet Study
By age 7, more than 26 per cent of the children were classified 'thin' and 5.2 per cent classified 'overweight/obese', findings published in The Lancet Regional Health Southeast Asia journal show.
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One Day Of Extreme Heat Causes 3,400 Excess Deaths Across India, Study Estimates
Heatwave to severe heatwave conditions were prevailing in north, central and east India, with temperatures consistently exceeding 45 degrees Celsius in Madhya Pradesh, Rajasthan, parts of Uttar Pradesh and Haryana over past few days.
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Menstrual Blood Can Help Detect Endometriosis Without Surgery, Reveals Study
A new study published in the Nature journal has identified a way to detect endometriosis without the need for invasive surgery. Here is what the study found and how it can affect women's healthcare outcomes.
-
Iron Supplements: Why Pairing Them With This Fruit Juice Fixes Anaemia Faster
India faces a public health burden with anaemia that affects women and children. Here is what a new study on iron supplements found, which could help treat anaemia faster.
-
Depression Duration Linked To Severe Brain Changes, Finds Study
The duration for which one remains depressed may impact how severely the mental disorder makes changes in the brain, according to a study.
-
Can Short Power Naps Protect Your Health During Heatwaves?
Experts say short power naps during heatwaves may help improve alertness, reduce fatigue, and ease heat-related stress, especially when combined with hydration, cooling measures, and proper nighttime sleep.
-
ICMR Clinical Trial Finds Traditional Ayurvedic Formula Matches Standard Iron Pills For Anaemia
An ICMR clinical trial finds traditional ayurvedic formula matches standard iron pills for anemia. Here is how it can affect people who have anemia and know when they need to switch their course of treatment.
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Cycling And Brain Health: A Review Finds It May Sharpen The Mind
A review of nearly 90 studies across 19 countries where cycling was tested as an intervention has found that the physical activity can be an accessible tool for improving brain health and overall well-being, such as through better moods and increased
-
Mental Illness Burden Nearly Doubles Globally Since 1990, Says New Lancet Study
The findings suggest that mental health problems are no longer a secondary issue but a major global concern affecting productivity, education and overall quality of life.
-
Is Your 'Sugar-Free' Diet Causing Fatty Liver? The Shocking Truth Behind Artificial Sugars
A sugar-free diet could be causing you to have a fatty liver. Here is how this may be happening and how to be safe with your sweetener choice.
-
Lancet Study Flags Mental Disorders As Top Cause Of Global Disability
The world's burden of mental disorders has more than doubled since 1990, and they are now the leading cause of disability globally, overtaking cardiovascular disease, cancer and musculoskeletal conditions, according to a new study published in The La
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AIIMS Bhopal Study Urges Advanced Screenings For Children With Sickle Cell Disease
Bhopal, May 22 (IANS) A recent study by the All India Institute of Medical Sciences (AIIMS) Bhopal has stressed the need for early and advanced health screening in children suffering from sickle cell disease (SCD), after researchers found signs of hi
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Severity Of Genetic Mutation May Override Female Protective Effect Against Autism: Study
Autism spectrum disorder affects males more frequently than females, with women thought to possess biological protective mechanisms that reduce vulnerability to the condition.
-
Women With Parkinson's More Likely To Experience Falls, Report Higher Rates Of Pain Than Men: Study
Men, on the other hand, were more likely to report memory changes and showed higher rates of cognitive impairment, according to findings published in the The Lancet Regional Health Western Pacific journal.
