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Study links concussion in rugby, football players to Alzheimer’s risk later
New Delhi: Love to play rugby or football? A new study on retired rugby players showed that suffering multiple concussions while playing increased their risk of diseases like Alzheimer's and motor neuron disease (MND). The study, led by a…
Study shows why raw poultry is key reason for Salmonella poisoning
New Delhi: Most Salmonella illnesses from raw chicken are caused by few products with high levels of virulent strains, according to a study. The researchers from the University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign, US, suggest regulation efforts to…
Women more likely to suffer anxiety, depression post-cardiac arrest: Study
New Delhi: Women who survive cardiac arrest are more likely to experience greater rates of anxiety and depression than men, according to a study on Tuesday. The research group from Amsterdam University Medical Centre in the Netherlands…
Odisha constitutes committee for translation of MBBS books into Odia language
Bhubaneswar: The Health and Family Welfare (H&FW) department of Odisha has constituted a committee of experts to prepare a proposal for the translation of essential text books of the MBBS education into Odia language.
The 22-member…
Study explores biggest risk factor for future dementia cases
New Delhi: Risks posed to heart health may increase future dementia cases, more than smoking, finds a new study on Thursday.
A combination of genetic and environmental factors, including high blood pressure, obesity, diabetes, education,…
Junk food causing piles, fistula, fissures in young Indians: Doctors
Mumbai: Regular junk food consumption and inactive lifestyles are fuelling cases of painful piles, fistula and fissures in young adults aged between 18 and 25 years, said doctors on Monday.
People with piles and fissures -- common…
Ultra-processed food, sedentary lifestyle fuelling cancers in Indians under 40: Doctors
New Delhi: Poor lifestyle choices with regular consumption of ultra-processed foods, and a sedentary lifestyle are increasing cancer cases among people under 40 years of age in India, said doctors on Sunday.
Several factors are…
1.6 mn people worldwide fall ill daily due to contaminated food: WHO
New Delhi: Around 1.6 million people, including 40 per cent of children under 5, worldwide fall ill due to the consumption of unsafe food, said Saima Wazed, WHO Regional Director on Thursday, ahead of World Food Safety Day.
World Food…
Why seasonal variations affect blood pressure
New Delhi: Seasonal variations like hot humid weather or chilling winter can significantly raise blood pressure or cause a sudden drop, said health experts on Friday, stressing the need for regularly monitoring blood pressure.
The blood…
Covaxin shows excellent safety track record: Bharat Biotech on study citing risks
New Delhi: Several studies on Covaxin have demonstrated an excellent safety track record, said Bharat Biotech on Thursday, after a study raised concerns of stroke and Guillain-Barre syndrome (rare autoimmune disorder that affects the…