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Eleven Medical Students In K'taka Suspended For Making Derogatory Reels On Nurses

11 Medical students in K'taka suspended for making derogatory reels on nurses

Eleven students of a prestigious medical institute here have been suspended for making derogatory reels on nurses and sharing them on social media.

Aug 8, 2023

Pregnancy-induced hypertension: Why mothers-to-be must watch BP

In pregnancy, blood pressure may increase even among women with no prior history of hypertension, making it riskier for both the mother and the baby, said doctors, calling for regular monitoring.

Aug 5, 2023

Kolkata Police busts child trafficking racket involving around 100 surrogate mothers

The Kolkata Police have reportedly busted an illegal child selling racket in the city involving around 100 surrogate mothers and a network of hundreds of agents and sub-agents.

Aug 5, 2023

US scientists develop cancer pill that kills solid tumors through targeted chemotherapy

According to WHO, cancer is a leading cause of death worldwide, accounting for nearly 10 million deaths in 2020

Aug 2, 2023

Want to reduce your blood sugar levels? Drinking kombucha may help

A daily shot of kombucha -- a fermented tea drink -- may help people with Type 2 diabetes who find it hard to lower their high blood sugar levels, according to results from a small clinical trial.

Aug 1, 2023

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

New vaccine may prevent, reduce impact of Alzheimer's disease: Study

A novel vaccine that targets inflamed brain cells linked to Alzheimer's disease may hold the key to potentially preventing or altering the course of the disease, a new study has shown.

Aug 1, 2023

Just 4.5 minutes of daily 'VILPA' may reduce cancer risk: Study

A total of just 4.5 minutes of vigorous activity, lasting one minute each, that makes you huff and puff during daily tasks could reduce the risk of some cancers by up to 32 per cent, suggest a promising new research.

Jul 29, 2023

World Head and Neck Cancer Day: Tobacco, alcohol major drivers of head and neck cancers in India

Tobacco and alcohol use is behind the increasing rate of head and neck cancers in India, said health experts here on World Head and Neck Cancer Day on Thursday.

Jul 27, 2023

5 Things You Did Not Know About Probiotics

Probiotics may help slow age-related cognitive decline, improves gut health

Taking probiotics may help prevent the decline in memory and thinking that can accompany ageing, suggests a study that may pave the way for new, non-invasive treatments that leverage the gut microbiome to mitigate cognitive decline in elderly.

Jul 25, 2023

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

Prioritising good sleep habits, by getting at least 7 to 8 hours of quality sleep, is essential for overall brain health and help reduce the risk of Alzheimer's disease, said doctors here on World Brain Day on Saturday.

Jul 22, 2023

Why people with heart diseases suffer from sleep apnea, insomnia

Heart diseases, which affect the production of the sleep hormone melatonin in the brain, is the major reason why people with cardiac problems find it hard to sleep, according to a research.

Jul 22, 2023

This sugar killing honeybees may help fight cancer

A sugar that is crucial to many physiological processes in humans, but lethal to honeybees, can help inhibit the growth of cancer cells, according to a study.

Jul 18, 2023

Alzheimer's Drug Fails To 'Slow Cognitive Decline', Says Eli Lilly

Another Alzheimer's drug shows promise to slow disease

Eli Lilly's Alzheimer's drug has shown promise to slow down cognitive and functional decline in people who are in early stages of the disease's progression, according to results of phase 3 trial.

Jul 18, 2023

Daily beetroot juice may boost heart health in angina patients

Health Byte: Foods you should avoid reheating

It's not always simple to estimate how much food you'll actually consume when cooking. especially if you're cooking for a larger group. You will undoubtedly have some leftovers the following day if you think that having too much food is preferable to having not enough. Therefore, if you intend to store them, keep them in the refrigerator to prevent the growth of bacteria that could become dangerous to your health.

Jul 17, 2023

US scientists discover chemical to reverse ageing

US scientists discover 'Yamanaka factors' to reverse ageing

In a groundbreaking study, US researchers have unlocked a new frontier in the fight against ageing and age-related diseases.