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Researchers develop new material to treat wounds, can protect against resistant bacteria
A team of researchers at Chalmers University of Technology, Sweden, has developed a new material that prevents infections in wounds…
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Defense medical e-health services march ahead
The successful rollout of Ex-Defence OPD on thee-Sanjeevani (https://esanjeevaniopd.in/) platform on 07 May 2021 is further strengthened today. Retired AFMS…
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Combining BMI with body shape better predictor of cancers risk
New research being presented online this year suggests that a measure of body shape should be used alongside body mass…
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Vegetarians have healthier levels of disease markers than meat-eaters: Study
Vegetarians appear to have a healthier biomarker profile than meat-eaters, and this applies to adults of any age and weight,…
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Researchers discover 18.5 million-year-old vine fossil as new species
An 18.5 million-year-old fossil found in Panama researchers at the Cornell University provides evidence of a new species and is…
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SARS-CoV-2 DNA integration into host genomes
A study finds that deoxyribonucleic acid (DNA) from the SARS-CoV-2 virus can integrate into host genomes, potentially explaining why some…
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Air pollution linked to high blood pressure, heart diseases in children; study addresses
A meta-analysis of 14 air pollution studies from around the world found that exposure to high levels of air pollutants…
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COVID-19 Vaccination Update- Day 108
The Liberalised and Accelerated Phase-3 Strategy of Covid-19 Vaccination has come into force from 1st May 2021. Registration for the…
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Use of e-cigarettes plus tobacco cigarettes linked to increased risk of respiratory symptoms
New research revealed that respiratory symptoms, such as cough and wheeze, are more likely to develop when people use both…
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Pregnant women with COVID-19 face high mortality rate: Study
In a new worldwide study of 2,100 pregnant women, those who contracted COVID-19 during pregnancy were 20 times more likely…
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Obese people at higher risk of a more severe COVID-19 infection: Study
A new study has found that COVID-19 patients who are overweight or obese are more likely to develop a more…
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Good dental health may help prevent heart infection from mouth bacteria: Study
Maintenance of good oral health is more important than the use of antibiotics in dental procedures for some heart patients…
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Nearly 30 lakh COVID-19 vaccine doses given on Day 1 of Tika Utsav
In a major achievement, nearly 30 lakh vaccine doses were administered on Day 1 of ‘Tika Utsav’, pushing the cumulative…
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Study finds how much peanut triggers allergic reaction
The findings of a recent study by a University of Cincinnati toxicologist suggests that finding an ‘eliciting dose’ may help…
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Film producer Shankaregowda held for a drug case
The Karnataka Police on Tuesday arrested film producer Shankaregowda in Bengaluru for his alleged involvement in the ongoing Govindapura Police…
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Hearing loss strongly associated with COVID-19
According to a new study, hearing loss and other auditory problems are strongly associated with COVID-19. The findings of the…
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Moderna starts testing COVID-19 vaccine on young children, infants
Moderna has begun testing its COVID-19 vaccine on children and infants between the ages of six months and 12 years…
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Rajya Sabha passes The Medical Termination of Pregnancy (Amendment) Bill, 2021
The Rajya Sabha has approved the Medical Termination of Pregnancy (Amendment) Bill, 2021 to amend the Medical Termination of Pregnancy…
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Exercise during pregnancy may save kids from health problems as adults
Exercising during pregnancy may let women significantly reduce their children's chances of developing diabetes and other metabolic diseases later in…
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Addressing Social Stigma associated with COVID-19 Pandemic
Addressal of the stigma associated with COVID-19 and resulting discrimination faced by patients as well as healthcare workers involved in…
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