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Prolonged exposure to PM2.5 can put people at greater heart attack risk

If you have an underlying heart condition, avoid polluted air in the Delhi-NCR region as researchers now report that higher exposure to PM 2.5 and PM 10 in such patients can worsen their condition, including a heart attack.

Nov 9, 2022

Promising cholesterol drug against COVID-19 fails in human trials; doesn't reduce severe symptoms or death

A new international multi-institutional study led by scientists from Penn Medicine has found that fenofibrate was unable to reduce the severity of disease or prevent adverse outcomes such as deaths in COVID-19 patients.

Nov 9, 2022

Health Byte: Frozen pizza can kill you early in life, warns study

Daily consumption of ultraprocessed foods like pre-packaged soups, sauces, frozen pizza and ready-to-eat meals can kill you early in life, and according to new research, consumption of such foods was associated with more than 10 per cent of all-cause premature, preventable deaths in Brazil in 2019.

Nov 8, 2022

ASN Kidney Week 2022: Long-term exposure to air pollution increases kidney disease risk

As air pollution worsens in Delhi-NCR, a new study has warned that long-term exposure to air pollution may increase kidney disease risk.

Nov 5, 2022

Delhi air pollution gets "severe": Why children, elderly need to be extra careful [Explained]

This comes as the Air Quality Index (AQI) on Wednesday morning rested at 364 (very poor category) at 8 am and 408 (severe) at 7 am. Owing to this, residents woke up with complaints of choking and burning eyes

Nov 3, 2022

Health Byte: Heavy alcohol consumption can put young adults at high stroke risk

People in their 20s and 30s who drink moderate to heavy amounts of alcohol may be more likely to have a stroke as young adults than people who drink low amounts or no alcohol, researchers have warned.

Nov 3, 2022

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

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