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PFOS called as Synthetic "forever chemical" linked to liver cancer [Details]

People with exposure to a synthetic chemical found widely in a range of consumer and industrial products were 4.5 times more likely to suffer from non-viral hepatocellular carcinoma -- the most common type of liver cancer, according to a new study.

Aug 10, 2022

New Langya virus in China infects 35 people, can impair liver & kidney

China has detected a new zoonotic virus named Langya henipavirus, with potential to cause acute liver and kidney infection. About 35 people have reportedly been affected, according to an article published in the New England Journal of Medicine (NEJM) by scientists from China and Singapore.

Aug 10, 2022

Covid scare surges as Centaurus variant bothers virologists

Covid Update: India reports decline in new cases, logs 12,751 cases, 42 deaths in 24 hrs

India reported a decline decline in new cases, logs 12,751 cases compared to the previous day's count of 16,167.

Aug 9, 2022

Health Byte: Low vitamin D could be behind chronic inflammation

Researchers have found a direct link between low levels of vitamin D and high levels of inflammation.

Aug 8, 2022

Covid Update: India reports 16,167 new cases, 41 deaths in 24 hrs

India reported 16,167 new Covid cases in the last 24 hours, which is a decline from the previous day's count of 18,738, said the Union Health Ministry on Monday.

Aug 8, 2022

Can Monkeypox spread through sex; see what experts have to say [read now]

The reasoning behind this is that the virus can transmit by any type of prolonged and substantial physical contact with a person who has the infection.

Aug 7, 2022

Japanese Encephalitis claims 63 lives in Assam so far; 347 infected [details]

Three fresh deaths were reported from Nagaon district on Saturday while fresh infections were reported from 10 districts including Cachar, Dibrugarh and Kamrup Metro.

Aug 7, 2022

Monkeypox: Strict vigil at Karnataka ports, airports

The Karnataka government has intensified vigilance along the state borders to keep the monkeypox virus at bay, Health Minister Dr K. Sudhakar said here on Saturday.

Aug 6, 2022

Plant based meat, replacing traditional meat.

Plant-based 'beef' reduces Carbon dioxide but threatens agriculture jobs

Plant-based alternatives to beef have the potential to help reduce carbon dioxide (CO2) emissions, but their growth in popularity could disrupt the agricultural workforce, threatening more than 1.5 million industry jobs, new economic models show.

Aug 6, 2022

Scientists track impact of Covid protective plastic gear on wildlife

Covid Update: India reports 20,551 new cases, 70 deaths in 24 hrs

India reported 20,551 new Covid-19 cases, an increase against the 19,893 infections registered the previous day, besides 70 deaths on Friday

Aug 5, 2022

Pollution impact on children: How air pollution, stress raises risk of autism in boys

Pregnant women's exposure to air pollution and stress can raise the risk of autism-like social behaviour and differently wired brains in males, according to a study on mice.

Aug 4, 2022

Health byte: 10% increase of ultra-processed foods leads to 25% higher risk of dementia [Details]

People who eat the highest amounts of ultra-processed foods like soft drinks, chips and cookies may have a higher risk of developing dementia than those who eat the lowest amounts, says a new study.

Aug 2, 2022

Less than 9 hours of sleep may affect kids' memory, mental health [details]

Elementary school-age children who get less than nine hours of sleep per night have significant differences in certain brain regions responsible for memory, intelligence and well-being compared to those who get the recommended nine to 12 hours of sleep per night, according to a new study.

Jul 31, 2022

Unlocking magic power of sleep with Ajita

Child's sleeping habits hold magical powers; paediatric sleep expert shows ways to unlock them [INTERVIEW]

A child's sleep holds answers to the most common challenges parents face. India's noted paediatric sleep expert talks about the importance of good sleep and the effectiveness of sleep coaching or sleep training.

Jul 30, 2022

Covid Update: India logs 20,408 new Covid cases, 54 deaths

In the last 24 hours, India reported 20,408 new Covid cases and 54 deaths, the Union Health Ministry said on Saturday.