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Receiving digital life certificate becomes a daunting task for India's elderly

Digital Life Certificates: A Challenge for India's Elderly

India's elderly struggle with obtaining digital life certificates due to lack of digital skills or technology access. The government's digital life certificate campaign uses face authentication technology, but has logistical issues.

Nov 9, 2024

Gut microbiome changes may signal onset of rheumatoid arthritis

Researchers have identified changes in the gut microbiome makeup that lead to the onset of rheumatoid arthritis, providing a window of opportunity for targeted treatments.

Nov 8, 2024

How air pollution is contributing to cancers in India

Increased exposure to carcinogens in the air is increasing the incidence of cancers of the lungs, bladder, breast, prostate, and blood, said health experts on National Cancer Awareness Day

Nov 7, 2024

Japanese team makes new plastic device to help surgeons in robot-assisted heart surgery

A team of Japanese researchers has developed a that can help surgeons while performing robot-assisted heart surgery.

Nov 7, 2024

Air Pollution Fuels Digestive Disorders in Delhi

Delhi's air pollution has been linked to a rise in digestive disorders, with the city's air quality index (AQI) often surpassing 400. Long-term exposure to air pollution can lead to inflammatory disorders in the digestive systems, according to Dr. Harshal R Salve of AIIMS, New Delhi.

Nov 7, 2024

Blood-biomarker tests may aid in early diagnosis of Alzheimer's: Report

While early detection of Alzheimer's disease is crucial for better outcomes, a report on Wednesday said that blood-based tests are emerging as valuable tools.

Nov 6, 2024

Why is the US healthcare the world's most expensive?

India's healthcare delivery sector to reach $250 billion by 2029: Report

India's healthcare delivery sector is expected to reach $250 billion by 2029

Nov 6, 2024

WHO Urges Vaccination For 17 Newly Identified Endemic Pathogens

The WHO identified 17 endemic pathogens that urgently require vaccines, including Group A streptococcus and Klebsiella pneumoniae. The study also emphasizes the need for vaccines for HIV, malaria, and tuberculosis, which collectively claim nearly 2.5 million lives each year.

Nov 6, 2024

Your love for sarees may raise risk of skin cancer, warns study

Draping your saree tightly may give you skin cancer, warned doctors.

Nov 6, 2024

Mycoplasma pneumonia cases in Japan continue to surge

Cases of mycoplasma pneumonia, a respiratory disease caused by bacteria, have been surging in Japan, hitting a record high for four consecutive weeks as of October 20

Nov 5, 2024

How good sleep habit can boost brain health, ward off Alzheimer's risk

Alzheimer's risk gene fuels inflammation in healthy immune cells in brain: Study

APOE4 protein triggers microglia, healthy brain immune cells, to cause harmful inflammation and misfolded protein clumps in Alzheimer's disease.

Nov 5, 2024

Omega-3 and Omega-6 Intake Linked to Lower Cancer Rates

The discovery that high levels of omega-3 and omega-6 fatty acids may help ward off a variety of cancers has been made by researchers. The study, led by Yuchen Zhang, a doctoral student at the University of Georgia's College of Public Health, analyzed data from more than 250,000 people. Of these, about 30,000 developed some form of cancer over a decade of follow-up.

Nov 5, 2024