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Gargling may help ward off ‘bad’ bacteria in diabetes patients
Tokyo: Gargling with an antiseptic mouthwash may help Type 2 diabetes patients to reduce the number of periodontitis-related bacteria, suggests a study.
There is growing evidence that ongoing inflammation in the mouth, such as that seen…
CM inaugurates mega cancer hospital in Odisha capital
Bhubaneswar: Chief Minister Naveen Patnaik today inaugurated the Bagchi Sri Shankara Cancer Centre and Research Institute at Info Valley in Odisha capital here.
The 750-bedded comprehensive cancer hospital has been set up with assistance…
How to prevent stroke that hit actor Mithun Chakraborty
New Delhi: Ischemic stroke that recently affected actor Mithun Chakraborty is the most common, accounting for approximately 87 per cent of all stroke incidents, according to doctors on Monday.
Chakraborty, 73, an acclaimed actor and a…
Even mild Covid can affect sleep quality: Study
New Delhi: Scientists have found that even mild Covid-19 infections may cause insomnia, especially in people with anxiety or depression.
It is already known that insomnia was common in patients who had to be hospitalised, but a team from…
Preservatives used in food have unexpected effects on gut microbiome: Study
San Francisco: Researchers have found that common preservatives used in food have unexpected effects on the gut microbiome, a new study has shown.
An investigation into a common preservative used to kill pathogens in food revealed…
16 more dialysis units open at govt hospitals in Odisha
Bhubaneswar: Chief Minister Naveen Patnaik today inaugurated dialysis centres at 16 sub-divisional hospitals in Odisha.
The state government had planned to open dialysis centres at 32 sub-divisional hospitals in Odisha.
The Chief…
New blood test can spot Alzheimer’s risk 15 yrs before symptoms appear
London: Swedish neuroscientists have developed a novel blood test that can spot the risk of Alzheimer's disease 15 years before symptoms begin to appear among people over the age of 50.
Alzheimer’s disease, a brain disorder that…
Ancient zombie viruses frozen in Siberia may trigger new pandemic: Study
London: A warming Earth and increase in human activity like shipping, mining may soon release ancient zombie viruses trapped in permafrost in Siberia, triggering a new pandemic, warns a study.
Known for years as 'Methuselah microbes',…
Omicron breakthrough infection prevents serious illness from JN.1: Study
Seoul: The human immune system that encountered breakthrough infection by the Omicron variant acquires enhanced immunity against future versions of the Omicron, including the currently circulating JN.1, according to a study.
A team…
Intermittent fasting may help slow brain ageing, boost longevity: Study
New York: If you want to help slow down your brain from ageing and increase your lifespan than follow diet patterns like intermittent fasting or restrict your calorie intake, suggests a study, led by researchers one of Indian-origin.
A…