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World Stroke Day 2022: Young working professionals now at high stroke risk says researchers [Details]

A team of researchers has found a sharp increase in the incidence of stroke in young adults, especially among the working professionals.

Oct 29, 2022

Craze for selfies takes toll on mental health, leads to 'Phantom Pocket Vibration Syndrome'

As the selfie craze and short-form video consumption grow exponentially in India, healthcare experts caution that the constant urge to stay connected on digital platforms is leading to several mental health issues, including a condition called 'phantom pocket vibration syndrome'.

Oct 29, 2022

Antibody Blocks Lethal Effects of Heroin; Shows Promise for Use As Effective Treatment Strategy [Study]

According to a new study, a monoclonal antibody known as 11D12 was able to impede heroin's painkilling effect as well as counter causes—slowing breathing and heart rate—of overdose deaths.

Oct 28, 2022

Unilever recalls Dove soap, other aerosol dry shampoo brands; Contains cancer causing chemicals

Global FMCG giant Unilever Plc has recalled some popular brands, including Dove, of its aerosol dry shampoo, after it was discovered that they had benzene related contamination, according to media reports.

Oct 26, 2022

"Love hormone" can reverse cognitive impairment in Alzheimer's patients; promises new hope [details]

According to a new study, a novel derivative of oxytocin, also known as the 'love hormone', can reverse cognitive impairment associated with Alzheimer's disease that is induced by an important protein.

Oct 25, 2022

Had Omicron? You're unlikely to catch its rising variant

Omicron, sub-lineages remain dominant variant in India: INSACOG

Amid the declining trajectory of daily Covid-19 cases in India, the Indian SARS-CoV-2 Consortium on Genomics (INSACOG) said that the Omicron and its sub-lineages continue to be the dominant variant in India.

Oct 23, 2022

Experts link cancer with air pollution, warn about air quality in cities

It is going from bad to worse when it comes to air quality in urban centres while scientific research has confirmed that sagging air conditions are causing cancer.

Oct 22, 2022

Weight Loss During Early Parkinson's Disease May Increase Pace of Decline in Cognitive Skills: Study

According to a new study, patients who lose weight shortly after being diagnosed with Parkinson's are more likely to undergo a faster decline in their cognitive skills when compared to those who maintained their weight.

Oct 21, 2022

Health Byte: Tobacco consumption causes osteoporosis, say experts

According to medical experts, prolonged tobacco consumption reduces bones' ability to maintain and repair and they get weak and prone to fractures, especially those above 40 years of age.

Oct 20, 2022

Rat infestation spikes in New York City

New data has revealed that rat infestation in New York City has increased 70 per cent from the same time two years ago.

Oct 18, 2022

Beware: Highly infectious Omicron sub-variant from China reaches India; should you be worried [details]

The variant, which is fast spreading in other parts of the world, has reached India as well. It reportedly originated in a region of Mongolia in China

Oct 17, 2022

Man Plays Saxophone While Doctors Perform 'Awake Brain Surgery' on Him, Complex Procedure Undertaken In Italy [Details]

The extraordinary surgery was conducted at Paideia International Hospital in Rome, Italy; patient remained awake during the surgery and played the saxophone

Oct 16, 2022

World Sight Day: WHO stresses on quality, affordable eye health care

The World Health Organization (WHO), on the occasion of World Sight Day on Thursday, called for quality, inclusive and affordable eye health care for all.

Oct 14, 2022

Other COVID-19 Proteins Crucial in Disease Severity, Not Just Spike; New Key Genes Identified [Study]

According to a new multi-institutional study, certain "accessory" or nonspike genes, and their mutations, influence the pathogenesis of the SARS-CoV-2 virus.

Oct 13, 2022

How polio virus gains control of cells, evades immunity; breakthrough discovery crucial for antivirals [details]

A new multi-institutional study has discovered that the poliovirus tricks infected cells into producing new viral particles by reprogramming an essential cellular process known as autophagy.

Oct 12, 2022

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