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Devendra Fadnavis meets Eknath Shinde in Mumbai as suspense over Maharashtra CM post continues | South Korean President declares emergency martial law citing opposition of being 'anti-state forces' | Hours after closing consular office in Tripura, Bangladesh summons Indian envoy in Dhaka | Bangladesh: Court defers bail hearing of Hindu priest Chinmoy Krishna Das for one month | Sambhal incident is BJP's conspiracy: Akhilesh Yadav in Lok Sabha | Mahayuti likely to name Devendra Fadnavis as Maharashtra CM tomorrow | INDIA bloc cracks visible in Parliament as SP and TMC skip Adani protests | 'I am the final word': Mamata Banerjee reminds TMC leaders of her absolute authority in party amid 'power-struggle' | India calls Bangladesh mission's breach in Agartala 'deeply regrettable' | BJP appoints observers for meeting to decide next Maharashtra chief minister

Study finds instant noodles make up nearly one-third of childhood burn injuries

Mar 14, 2023, at 10:10 pm

Chicago: Instant noodle burns accounted for nearly a third of all pediatric scald admissions at the University of Chicago Medicine between 2010 and 2020, according to a new study published in the journal Burns.

IIT Guwahati collaborates with Sri Sathya Sai Heart Hospital to foster Cardiac Research

Mar 13, 2023, at 11:05 pm

Guwahati: Indian Institute of Technology Guwahati is working continuously to assist the state and central government in building a strong infrastructure for the advancement of technologies and research to assist the general public at large.

Higher dose of blood thinners did not significantly improve overall combined outcomes in patients hospitalized for COVID-19: Study

Mar 13, 2023, at 09:01 pm

New Orleans: Giving noncritically ill patients hospitalized for COVID-19 a higher dose of blood-thinning medication than usual did not significantly reduce the combined risk of death from any cause, need for treatment in an intensive-care unit, a confirmed blood clot or a stroke at 30 days, according to the results of the FREEDOM-COVID trial presented at the American College of Cardiology's Annual Scientific Session Together With the World Congress of Cardiology.

‘Keto-like’ diet may be linked to higher risk of heart disease, cardiac events: Study

Mar 13, 2023, at 08:57 pm

New York: The ketogenic or “keto” diet, which involves consuming very low amounts of carbohydrates and high amounts of fats, has been gaining popularity.

People who have symptoms of depression may have an increased risk of having a stroke: Study

Mar 11, 2023, at 11:41 pm

Galway: Researchers at University of Galway have found that people with symptoms of depression were more likely to suffer an acute stroke and have a worse recovery afterwards.

Odisha registers 59 H3 N2 influenza virus cases in last two months

Mar 11, 2023, at 11:37 pm

Bhubaneswar: Odisha has reported 59 positive cases of H3N2 influenza virus during January and February, Official sources here on Saturday said.

Study says respiratory disease in early childhood linked to higher risk of death for adults

Mar 11, 2023, at 11:31 pm

London: Contracting a lower respiratory tract infection in early childhood has been linked to a higher risk of dying from respiratory disease as an adult.

More than 62 pc of Chronic Kidney Disease in India due to diabetes, hypertension and obesity: Expert

Mar 11, 2023, at 08:45 pm

Kochi: Over 62 pc of Chronic Kidney Disease (CKD) are due to diabetes, hypertension and obesity in India.

India registers two influenza deaths caused by H3N2, 1 each in Haryana, Karnataka

Mar 11, 2023, at 05:20 am

New Delhi/IBNS: Two people have died of influenza caused by the H3N2 virus, the Centre said on Friday. One of the deceased belonged to Haryana while the other was in Karnataka.

H3N2: First death of the country registered in Karnataka

Mar 10, 2023, at 09:40 pm

Bengaluru: First death in the country due to H3N2, also known as Hong Kong Flu, has been registered in Hassan district of Karnataka

Chinese city Xian proposes return of lockdowns to combat flu outbreaks, netizens express displeasure

Mar 10, 2023, at 07:24 pm

Netizens voiced their displeasure after authorities in the Chinese city of Xian said they may impose lockdown "when necessary" to combat future flu outbreaks.

Legalizing cannabis fails to address health risks: UN drugs control board

Mar 10, 2023, at 07:08 pm

New York: Moves by a small number of governments to legalize the non-medical use of cannabis have led to increased consumption without explaining the potentially serious health dangers that users face from the drug, a UN narcotics watchdog said on Thursday.

A pinch (less) of salt can save lives, WHO says in new report

Mar 10, 2023, at 06:51 pm

Implementing sodium reduction policies could save an estimated seven million lives globally by 2030, WHO said in a new report launched on Thursday.

Want to make KPC Medical College a world-class centre: Chairman K.P. Chaudhuri

Mar 10, 2023, at 05:02 am

Kolkata: Kolkata's KPC Medical College on Thursday hosted its 16th Foundation Day when its chairman K.P. Chaudhuri expressed hope of expanding the institute and making it a world-class center in the future.

Tropical cyclone Freddy set to further weaken cholera-hit Malawi

Mar 09, 2023, at 01:16 am

New York: Malawi’s deadly cholera outbreak could worsen if - as expected - Tropical Cyclone Freddy triggers further heavy rainfall in the south of the country, UN humanitarians said on Tuesday.

Vitiligo: Controversial skin cream may soon come to UK

Mar 08, 2023, at 03:36 pm

A skin cream to treat vitiligo, a condition that causes loss of skin colour in patches, might soon be offered on the National Health Service if experts approve the use of it.

Ayush: Trade interest of more than Rs. 590 crores generated at ‘1st SCO Conference and Expo on Traditional Medicine’ in Guwahati

Mar 06, 2023, at 11:21 pm

New Delhi: The first 'SCO B2B Conference and Expo on Traditional Medicine' came to a successful end as it created a platform for buyers and sellers from different countries to explore trade potential to serve the needs of the people.

Hyderabad in flu's grip as H3N2 sweeping across India, says Expert

Mar 06, 2023, at 10:21 pm

Hyderabad: Hyderabad is in flu's grip as the H3N2, a subtype of Influenza - A , continues to spread throughout India, said Dr Naresh Purohit - Advisor, National Communicable Disease Control Programme.

ICMR issues health advisory as flu cases with severe symptoms rise

Mar 05, 2023, at 02:10 am

New Delhi/IBNS: The Indian Council of Medical Research (ICMR) Saturday issued an advisory pertaining to the rise in flu cases with prolonged illness and lingering cough which has created a scare among the general public.

Mizoram gets Japanese loan to build cancer research centre

Mar 04, 2023, at 12:33 am

Aizawl: Mizoram Health Minister Dr. R. Lalthangliana has said the Centre and Japanese government have inked a loan agreement for the construction of a Super-Speciality Cancer Hospital and Research Centre in Mizoram.

US: Florida man dies after being infected with rare brain-eating amoeba

Mar 03, 2023, at 09:57 pm

Florida: A man in the US state of Florida died after he was infected with the rare brain-eating amoeba Naegleria fowleri, officials said on Friday.

More than half of global population will be living with overweight or obesity by 2035: Study

Mar 03, 2023, at 02:01 pm

New York: A new World Obesity Atlas report from the World Obesity Federation, published on World Obesity Day, predicts that 51% of the global population will be living with overweight or obesity by 2035 based on current trends.

Brisk walk for 11 minutes every day can prevent early death: Study

Mar 01, 2023, at 02:58 pm

One in ten early deaths could be prevented if everyone managed at least half the recommended level of physical activity, say a team led by researchers at the University of Cambridge.

Bhutan: Govt aims to eliminate malaria by 2025

Feb 28, 2023, at 10:11 pm

Thimpu: The Bhutanese government is targeting to eliminate malaria by 2025.

Study warns use of zero-calorie sweetener increases risk of heart attack, stroke

Feb 28, 2023, at 03:07 pm

Washington: Artificial sweeteners, known as sugar alcohols, are common replacements for table sugar in low-calorie, low-carbohydrate, “zero sugar” and “keto” products but a recent study has found their use is associated with an increased chance of cardiovascular events.

If you want to reduce liver fat then start 150 minutes of moderate to intense aerobic activity per week from today

Feb 27, 2023, at 11:36 pm

Hershey: The 150 minutes of moderate to intense aerobic activity per week that is recommended by the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services can significantly reduce liver fat, according to new research by Penn State College of Medicine researchers.

Study reveals exercise is more effective than medicines to manage mental health

Feb 27, 2023, at 10:26 pm

University of South Australia researchers are calling for exercise to be a mainstay approach for managing depression as a new study shows that physical activity is 1.5 times more effective than counselling or the leading medications.

Avian flu reappears in Cambodia, UN health agency warns

Feb 27, 2023, at 09:56 pm

New York: Cambodian authorities reported two cases of avian flu, including an 11-year-old girl who died of the virus, the UN health agency said on Sunday.

Study finds relationship between air pollution and higher heart risks

Feb 27, 2023, at 03:49 pm

Oakland: Long-term exposure to air pollution is tied to an increased risk of having a heart attack or dying from heart disease — with the greatest harms impacting under-resourced communities, new Kaiser Permanente research shows.

Eight more dengue patients recorded in past 24 hours in Bangladesh

Feb 27, 2023, at 02:48 am

Dhaka: At least eight more people were hospitalized due to dengue fever in Bangladesh in the past 24 hours.