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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

Dr. Reddy's Laboratories acquires Mayne Pharma's US prescription portfolio for $105 mn

Indian pharma major, Dr. Reddy's Laboratories Ltd, through its subsidiary has inked an agreement to acquire the US generic prescription product portfolio of the Australia-based, Mayne Pharma Group Limited, for consideration of about $105 million.

Feb 27, 2023

Health Byte: Daily use of weed can raise heart disease risk

People who used marijuana daily were found to be about one-third more likely to develop coronary artery disease (CAD) compared with people who have never used the drug, warned a study

Feb 27, 2023

Scientists Discover New Brain Pathway Affecting Opioid Addiction and Relapse; Provides Hope for Improved Treatments [Study]

Through a new study, scientists from the Texas A&M University School of Medicine have identified a neural pathway that characterizes how fentanyl, a synthetic opioid, affects the brain.

Feb 25, 2023

Global dementia cases may triple by 2050: Study

How you can keep dementia at bay in old age

Exercising at least once a month as well as having satisfying relationships in adulthood are linked to better cognitive functioning and good brain health in old age, stopping dementia in its tracks, two studies have suggested.

Feb 23, 2023

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Health News

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

Health Byte: Magical Potions for PCOD or PCOS

'Walk for Health' to promote physical, mental wellbeing

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Dr. Reddy's Laboratories acquires Mayne Pharma's US prescription portfolio for $105 mn

Health Byte: Daily use of weed can raise heart disease risk

Scientists Discover New Brain Pathway Affecting Opioid Addiction and Relapse; Provides Hope for Improved Treatments [Study]

How you can keep dementia at bay in old age

Time for India to follow suit? France, Germany, Netherlands, US banned use of EVMs [here's why]

Dhanush's Captain Miller has no buyers in Telugu states? Here's why

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