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'Anaemia a preventable health threat in girls, women in India'

Anaemia is a very common yet preventable threat among girls and women in India, said health experts on Sunday.

At least 1 in 5 new mothers experiences postpartum depression: Doctors

While parenthood comes as a blessing for many, for more than 20 per cent of mothers, the new chapter of life creates stress, anxiety and postpartum depression, which can turn fata...

Premature menopause may raise risk of early death: Study

Women who enter menopause before the age of 40 are more likely to die young, finds a study.

36 pc adults say social media taught them about mental health issues: Report

While a third of adults are attempting to spend less time on social media, more than one in three adults (36 per cent) reported that social media has taught them about mental heal...

Heart failure patients who have taken Covid vaccine likely to live longer: Study

Patients with heart failure who are vaccinated against Covid-19 are 82 per cent more likely to live longer than those who are not vaccinated, a new study said on Saturday.

Scientists decode early metabolic changes that lead to autism

US scientists have learned more about the early metabolic changes that occur between birth and the presentation of autism spectrum disorder (ASD) later in childhood.

Pricking pain, numbness in hands & feet? It may signal nerve damage

Feeling sharp, pricking pain and numbness in your hands and feet may signal a nerve damage condition, according to a study.

Just 3 night shifts can raise your risk of diabetes, obesity: Study

Just three-night shifts may be enough to raise your risk of several diseases like diabetes, obesity, and other metabolic disorders, finds a study.

Sea surface temperature anomalies used to predict global dengue trends: Study

A team of Chinese scientists has discovered that the sea surface temperature anomalies in the tropical Indian Ocean can predict the magnitude of global dengue epidemics.

Why autoimmune disorder lupus affect women more than men

Female sex hormone oestrogen and the X chromosome play a significant role in making women more vulnerable to the autoimmune disorder lupus’, said experts on World Lupus Day on Fri...

Simple oral rinse can detect gastric cancer early, shows study

A simple oral rinse may be key to check early risks of gastric cancer -- the fourth-leading cause of cancer deaths worldwide, according to a study on Thursday.

Endoscopy exposes healthcare workers to toxic smoke equal to 1 cigarette per procedure

Healthcare workers assisting endoscopic gastrointestinal procedures in operation theatres may be exposed to dangerous toxin levels equivalent to smoking a cigarette during each pr...

Study finds link between children sleep problems, psychosis in young adults

According to recent study, children who suffer from chronic sleep deprivation from an early age may be more likely to have psychosis in their early adult years.

Minimally invasive robotic surgery frees woman from aggressive appendix cancer

In a major medical breakthrough, a minimally invasive robotic-assisted approach has cured a woman suffering from Pseudomyxoma Peritonei (PMP) -- an aggressive appendix cancer.

Study shows who should take preventive treatment for TB

People with confirmed tuberculosis (TB) infection -- that is a positive skin or blood test -- should take the preventive treatment, regardless of age, finds a study on Thursday.

Eating ultra-processed foods may shorten your lifespan, cause early death: Study

Love to binge on packaged baked goods and snacks, fizzy drinks, sugary cereals, and ready-to-eat or heat foods? Beware, it can cut short your lifespan and raise the risk of early ...

Know what is West Nile fever spreading in Kerala

West Nile fever has raised fresh concerns in Kerala after more than five confirmed cases of the zoonotic disease were reported from the three districts -- Thrissur, Malappuram, an...

Stopped manufacturing, supply of additional Covishield doses, disclosed all side effects: Serum Institute

As British-Swedish pharma giant AstraZeneca recalled its Covid-19 vaccine globally, Pune-based Serum Institute of India (SII) on Wednesday said it stopped the manufacturing and su...

AstraZeneca recalls Covid vax: Risk-benefit currently against further use, say experts

The risk-benefit of AstraZeneca's Covid-19 vaccine is currently against further use, said experts on Wednesday amid a report of a global recall of the jab by the British-Swed...

Do you know intermittent fasting protects against liver inflammation, liver cancer? Study finds

Fatty liver disease frequently causes chronic liver inflammation and can possibly result in liver cancer. Scientists at the German Cancer Research Centre (DKFZ) and the University...