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Blood Test Can Help Detect Alzheimer's Signs Decades Before Symptoms, Finds Lancet Study
The findings demonstrate the potential of detecting early-stage AD among middle-aged adults using blood tests.
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Addressing Undernutrition Could Prevent 2.3 Million Tuberculosis Cases Worldwide: Lancet Study
Addressing undernutrition could prevent up to 2.3 million tuberculosis cases worldwide, representing 23.7 per cent of infections among adults in 2023, according to a modelling study published in The Lancet Global Health journal.
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Late-Gestation Stillbirth Counts Underestimate True Burden: Lancet Study
A Lancet study finds counting only late gestation stillbirths misses nearly 40% of cases, highlighting urgent need for better data and early interventions.
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Climate Change Could Push Millions To Become Physically Inactive By 2050: Lancet Study
A study published in The Lancet Global Health journal highlights that climate change could drive millions around the world into physical inactivity by 2050 and cause premature deaths yearly and effect productivity.
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1 In 2 With Cataract Blindness Can't Access Sight-Restoring Surgery: Lancet Study
Nearly one in two people with cataract blindness worldwide still cannot access a simple surgery that restores sight, according to a study published in The Lancet Global Health journal.
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Standard Diabetes Test May Misdiagnose South Asians, Including Indians: Lancet Study
Diabetes diagnosis in India may be misled by HbA1c tests, especially in populations with anaemia and blood disorders, Lancet study warns.
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Global Aid Cuts Could Lead To 22.6 Million Additional Deaths By 2030 In 93 Countries: Lancet Study
Slashing global aid, particularly by the US and European countries, will reverse decades of progress in fighting diseases, and lead to 22.6 million additional deaths in people of all age groups.
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Adverse Health Impacts Due To Plastic Use Set To Double By 2024: Lancet Study
A Lancet study warns plastics emissions could more than double health risks by 2040, driving global warming, air pollution, and toxic exposure unless urgent action is taken.
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New Lancet Report Sets Citizen-Centred Healthcare Guidelines For India
The Lancet Commissions new report charts a rights-based, citizen-centred roadmap for Universal Health Coverage in India, aligning with Viksit Bharat 2047. It calls for innovative financing, stronger public healthcare and digital integration.
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India Home To World's Second Largest Diabetes Population In 2024: Lancet Study
India ranks 2nd with 90M adults living with diabetes in 2024, per The Lancet study. Global cases may hit 853M by 2050 as per key insights.
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Extra 5 Minutes Of Sleep, 2 Minutes Of Brisk Walking Can Add One Year To Your Life: Lancet Study
Just five more minutes of sleep, and two minutes of moderate exercise like brisk walking or climbing stairs can add a year to your life, according to a study on Wednesday.
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Women And Elderly More Likely To Be Covid-19 Vaccine-Hesitant: Lancet Study
Women and the elderly are more likely to be vaccine-hesitant, according to a study on Tuesday, which analysed data from more than 1.1 million people.
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1 Million Children Under 5 Died Globally In 2023, India Second Highest Contributor: Lancet Study
Nigeria recorded the highest number of under-five deaths linked to 'child growth failure', while the Democratic Republic of Congo ranked third, a step below India, the findings published in The Lancet Child and Adolescent Health journal show.
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India's Chronic Kidney Disease Cases Hit 138 Million In 2023, 2nd Globally: Study
India had the second-highest number of people with chronic kidney disease in 2023 at 138 million, following China at 152 million, according to a global study published in The Lancet journal.
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Young Americans Hesitate To Have Children Over Climate Change Fears: Study
Younger generations of Americans are increasingly citing climate change as making them reticent to have children, according to several studies.
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Blood Test Can Help Detect Alzheimer's Signs Decades Before Symptoms, Finds Lancet Study
The findings demonstrate the potential of detecting early-stage AD among middle-aged adults using blood tests.
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Addressing Undernutrition Could Prevent 2.3 Million Tuberculosis Cases Worldwide: Lancet Study
Addressing undernutrition could prevent up to 2.3 million tuberculosis cases worldwide, representing 23.7 per cent of infections among adults in 2023, according to a modelling study published in The Lancet Global Health journal.
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Late-Gestation Stillbirth Counts Underestimate True Burden: Lancet Study
A Lancet study finds counting only late gestation stillbirths misses nearly 40% of cases, highlighting urgent need for better data and early interventions.
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Climate Change Could Push Millions To Become Physically Inactive By 2050: Lancet Study
A study published in The Lancet Global Health journal highlights that climate change could drive millions around the world into physical inactivity by 2050 and cause premature deaths yearly and effect productivity.
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1 In 2 With Cataract Blindness Can't Access Sight-Restoring Surgery: Lancet Study
Nearly one in two people with cataract blindness worldwide still cannot access a simple surgery that restores sight, according to a study published in The Lancet Global Health journal.
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Standard Diabetes Test May Misdiagnose South Asians, Including Indians: Lancet Study
Diabetes diagnosis in India may be misled by HbA1c tests, especially in populations with anaemia and blood disorders, Lancet study warns.
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Global Aid Cuts Could Lead To 22.6 Million Additional Deaths By 2030 In 93 Countries: Lancet Study
Slashing global aid, particularly by the US and European countries, will reverse decades of progress in fighting diseases, and lead to 22.6 million additional deaths in people of all age groups.
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Adverse Health Impacts Due To Plastic Use Set To Double By 2024: Lancet Study
A Lancet study warns plastics emissions could more than double health risks by 2040, driving global warming, air pollution, and toxic exposure unless urgent action is taken.
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New Lancet Report Sets Citizen-Centred Healthcare Guidelines For India
The Lancet Commissions new report charts a rights-based, citizen-centred roadmap for Universal Health Coverage in India, aligning with Viksit Bharat 2047. It calls for innovative financing, stronger public healthcare and digital integration.
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India Home To World's Second Largest Diabetes Population In 2024: Lancet Study
India ranks 2nd with 90M adults living with diabetes in 2024, per The Lancet study. Global cases may hit 853M by 2050 as per key insights.
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Extra 5 Minutes Of Sleep, 2 Minutes Of Brisk Walking Can Add One Year To Your Life: Lancet Study
Just five more minutes of sleep, and two minutes of moderate exercise like brisk walking or climbing stairs can add a year to your life, according to a study on Wednesday.
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Women And Elderly More Likely To Be Covid-19 Vaccine-Hesitant: Lancet Study
Women and the elderly are more likely to be vaccine-hesitant, according to a study on Tuesday, which analysed data from more than 1.1 million people.
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1 Million Children Under 5 Died Globally In 2023, India Second Highest Contributor: Lancet Study
Nigeria recorded the highest number of under-five deaths linked to 'child growth failure', while the Democratic Republic of Congo ranked third, a step below India, the findings published in The Lancet Child and Adolescent Health journal show.
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India's Chronic Kidney Disease Cases Hit 138 Million In 2023, 2nd Globally: Study
India had the second-highest number of people with chronic kidney disease in 2023 at 138 million, following China at 152 million, according to a global study published in The Lancet journal.
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Young Americans Hesitate To Have Children Over Climate Change Fears: Study
Younger generations of Americans are increasingly citing climate change as making them reticent to have children, according to several studies.
