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Greater light exposure before bedtime may increase 'gestational diabetes' risk in pregnancy

Pregnant women should dim the lights in their home and turn off or at least dim their screens of computer monitors and smartphones a few hours before bedtime to reduce the risk of gestational diabetes mellitus, claims a new study.

Mar 11, 2023

MIND, Mediterranean diets may help prevent Alzheimer's disease

People who eat diets rich in green leafy vegetables as well as other vegetables, fruits, whole grains, olive oil, beans, nuts and fish may have fewer amyloid plaques and tau tangles in their brain -- signs of Alzheimer's disease -- than people who do not consume such diets, according to a study.

Mar 11, 2023

Israeli scientists develop world's 1st mRNA vax for deadly bacteria

A team of Israeli scientists has for the first time in the world developed an mRNA vaccine that can help treat a deadly plague-causing bacteria responsible for some of the worst pandemics in human history.

Mar 10, 2023

Adenovirus tightens grip in WB: Three more children die in Kolkata, toll 48 in 11 days [details]

Adding further panic over the adenovirus spread in West Bengal, deaths of three more children, admitted to two hospitals in Kolkata with related symptoms, have been reported during the last 24 hours.

Mar 9, 2023

Bronchitis, pneumonia by age 2 can double early death risk as adults

Children who had lower respiratory tract infection (LRTI), such as bronchitis or pneumonia, by the age of two were almost twice as likely to die prematurely in adulthood from respiratory diseases.

Mar 8, 2023

Health Byte: Magical Potions for PCOD or PCOS

Eight of the 10 women suffer from Polycystic Ovary Syndrome (PCOS). PCOS is caused by stress at home, work, and even during studying. It's the unhealthy lifestyle that many women nowadays lead. Women with PCOS must exercise consistently, eat nutritious foods, and live a healthy lifestyle.

Mar 6, 2023

'Walk for Health' to promote physical, mental wellbeing

Ahead of International Women's Day, the Union health ministry on Sunday organised a mega walkathon event 'Walk for Health' at district headquarters across the country to promote physical and mental wellbeing.

Mar 6, 2023

Cancerous skin lesion removed from Biden's chest, no further treatment required: White House physician confirms

A cancerous skin lesion had been removed from US President Joe Biden's chest, White House physician Kevin O'Connor said.

Mar 4, 2023

Bride-to-be goes to ICU after makeup; beautician detained in Karnataka.

Bridal makeup goes wrong, bride ends in ICU before marriage; Beautician detained for questioning

A beautician in Karnataka's Hassan was detained for questioning after a young woman who got her makeup done for her wedding was admitted to the Intensive Care Unit (ICU) after her face got disfigured, police said on Friday.

Mar 3, 2023

Half the world population to be obese by 2035, child obesity at alarming level [Report]

The report World Obesity Atlas 2023 showed that in 2020 boys had a 3 per cent obesity risk, but by 2035, the risk will likely go up by 12 per cent and for girls the risk was 2 per cent in 2020, but in 2035, it will rise to 7 per cent

Mar 3, 2023

Health Byte: Eating oily fish, flaxseed can protect you against severe Covid

They were also 26 per cent less likely to be hospitalised, and risk for hospitalisation was 11 per cent lower per increase in plasma DHA per cent.

Mar 2, 2023

Health Byte: Walking daily for just 11 min can prevent risk of early death

Just 11 minutes a day (or 75 minutes a week) of brisk walking, dancing, riding a bike, playing tennis or hiking would be sufficient to lower the risk of death caused by diseases such as heart disease, stroke and a number of cancers, according to a new study.

Mar 1, 2023

Health Byte: Just 1 night of sleep loss can age your brain by 2 years

Going sleepless for just one night can make your brain look years older, finds a study.

Mar 1, 2023

Global dementia cases may triple by 2050

Health Byte: Bad dreams in childhood may signal Parkinson's risk in adulthood

Children experiencing bad dreams and nightmares persistently may be at risk of developing cognitive impairment (including dementia) and Parkinson's disease in adulthood, finds a study.

Feb 28, 2023

Fight your depression, anxiety with "pilates, yoga" than with medicines

Aerobic exercise such as walking, resistance training, pilates, and yoga are 1.5 times more effective than counselling or the leading medications for people with mental health conditions like depression, anxiety, and distress, suggests researchers including one of an Indian origin.

Feb 27, 2023

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