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Walking These Many Steps Daily Can Help Delay Alzheimer's Related Memory Loss
A recent study has revealed that older people whose brains have begun to show molecular signs of the disease, taking as few as 3,000 to 5,000 steps per day can help significantly delay the onset of mental decline.
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Waist-To-Height Ratio More Accurate In Predicting Heart Disease Risk Than BMI, New Lancet Study Shows
While obesity is a known risk factor for heart disease, a new study showed that the ratio of a person's waist measurement compared to their height is more reliable than body mass index (BMI) at predicting the risk.
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Are Your Genes The Real Reason Why You Struggle With Weight Loss? Study Explains
A global study identifies new rare and common gene variants that contribute to obesity and related diseases.
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Reporting Leprosy Now Mandatory In Maharashtra, Mandate To Curb Spread
New Delhi, Nov 1 (IANS) In a major boost to fight leprosy, the Maharashtra government on Saturday declared that the chronic infectious condition is a “notifiable disease”.
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Can Personal Care Products Increase Breast Cancer Risk? Doctor Answers
Parabens are commonly used as preservatives in lotions, deodorants, and creams, and they can bind to estrogen receptors in breast cells.
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Brain Tumour Awareness Week 2025: Are You At The Risk Of Brain Tumour?
Brain Tumour Awareness Week 2025: Find out common factors that increase your risk of brain tumour and factors to keep in mind.
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Doctor Explains How Smoking, Alcohol Consumption Raise Breast Cancer Risk
Here's what you need to know about the link between smoking, alcohol consumption and breast cancer risks.
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1 In 5 UTIs May Start In The Kitchen, Not Bathroom, Says New Study
A new US study reveals that nearly 1 in 5 urinary tract infections (UTIs) may originate from contaminated meat and poor kitchen hygiene rather than just bathroom bacteria.
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World Stroke Day: Expert Decodes The Link Between Air Pollution And Stroke Risk
Air pollution doesn't just affect the lungs; it can infiltrate directly into the body and harm the brain, raising the risk of stroke.
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Psoriasis Isn't Just Skin Deep, It Impacts Mental Health Too: Survivor Explains
Psoriasis isn't just a skin condition. It's an autoimmune disease that can shape your mental and emotional world too.
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World Psoriasis Day: Doctor Explains Myths And More Around The Autoimmune Disease
Whether misidentified as a skin problem or hygiene one, psoriasis is an intricate autoimmune condition that deserves more attention and empathy.
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World Stroke Day 2025: Top 6 Risk Factors That Increase Stroke Chances
This World Stroke Day, experts warn that six key risk factors are driving India's rising stroke burden. Learn how each factor impacts your brain and what you can do
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Kim Kardashian's Aneurysm Scare: What It Reveals About Silent But Deadly Brain Risks
When Kim Kardashian revealed a "little brain aneurysm" and Emilia Clarke shared her survival of two serious aneurysms, the spotlight turned to a condition that can strike silently.
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World Arthritis Day: How Hormones, Pregnancy And Menopause Put Women At A Higher Risk
Arthritis is a condition that causes pain, stiffness, and inflammation in the joints, affecting millions worldwide.
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Women Possibly Twice At Risk Of Depression Than Men, Genetic Study Shows Why
The findings published in the journal 'Nature Communications' show that genetic factors plays a greater role in risk of depression for women than in men.
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Walking These Many Steps Daily Can Help Delay Alzheimer's Related Memory Loss
A recent study has revealed that older people whose brains have begun to show molecular signs of the disease, taking as few as 3,000 to 5,000 steps per day can help significantly delay the onset of mental decline.
-
Waist-To-Height Ratio More Accurate In Predicting Heart Disease Risk Than BMI, New Lancet Study Shows
While obesity is a known risk factor for heart disease, a new study showed that the ratio of a person's waist measurement compared to their height is more reliable than body mass index (BMI) at predicting the risk.
-
Are Your Genes The Real Reason Why You Struggle With Weight Loss? Study Explains
A global study identifies new rare and common gene variants that contribute to obesity and related diseases.
-
Reporting Leprosy Now Mandatory In Maharashtra, Mandate To Curb Spread
New Delhi, Nov 1 (IANS) In a major boost to fight leprosy, the Maharashtra government on Saturday declared that the chronic infectious condition is a “notifiable disease”.
-
Can Personal Care Products Increase Breast Cancer Risk? Doctor Answers
Parabens are commonly used as preservatives in lotions, deodorants, and creams, and they can bind to estrogen receptors in breast cells.
-
Brain Tumour Awareness Week 2025: Are You At The Risk Of Brain Tumour?
Brain Tumour Awareness Week 2025: Find out common factors that increase your risk of brain tumour and factors to keep in mind.
-
Doctor Explains How Smoking, Alcohol Consumption Raise Breast Cancer Risk
Here's what you need to know about the link between smoking, alcohol consumption and breast cancer risks.
-
1 In 5 UTIs May Start In The Kitchen, Not Bathroom, Says New Study
A new US study reveals that nearly 1 in 5 urinary tract infections (UTIs) may originate from contaminated meat and poor kitchen hygiene rather than just bathroom bacteria.
-
World Stroke Day: Expert Decodes The Link Between Air Pollution And Stroke Risk
Air pollution doesn't just affect the lungs; it can infiltrate directly into the body and harm the brain, raising the risk of stroke.
-
Psoriasis Isn't Just Skin Deep, It Impacts Mental Health Too: Survivor Explains
Psoriasis isn't just a skin condition. It's an autoimmune disease that can shape your mental and emotional world too.
-
World Psoriasis Day: Doctor Explains Myths And More Around The Autoimmune Disease
Whether misidentified as a skin problem or hygiene one, psoriasis is an intricate autoimmune condition that deserves more attention and empathy.
-
World Stroke Day 2025: Top 6 Risk Factors That Increase Stroke Chances
This World Stroke Day, experts warn that six key risk factors are driving India's rising stroke burden. Learn how each factor impacts your brain and what you can do
-
Kim Kardashian's Aneurysm Scare: What It Reveals About Silent But Deadly Brain Risks
When Kim Kardashian revealed a "little brain aneurysm" and Emilia Clarke shared her survival of two serious aneurysms, the spotlight turned to a condition that can strike silently.
-
World Arthritis Day: How Hormones, Pregnancy And Menopause Put Women At A Higher Risk
Arthritis is a condition that causes pain, stiffness, and inflammation in the joints, affecting millions worldwide.
-
Women Possibly Twice At Risk Of Depression Than Men, Genetic Study Shows Why
The findings published in the journal 'Nature Communications' show that genetic factors plays a greater role in risk of depression for women than in men.
