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Study shows why psoriasis patients may be at risk of obesity, fatty liver...

New Delhi, May 20: While patients with psoriasis -- a chronic skin condition -- respond well to treatment with biologics, inflammation can linger, leading to broader health implications such as obesity and cardiovascular and fatty liver disease, according to a study.Psoriasis, with its...
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Young professionals in India increasingly facing workplace stress: Report

Amid evolving workplaces, young professionals in India are increasingly experiencing stress and mental well-being, according to a new report on Tuesday.
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Wearable sensor can monitor obstructive sleep apnea treatment response: Study

San Francisco, May 19: A wearable pulse oximeter and connected software platform show promise for monitoring obstructive sleep apnea (OSA) and other sleep-related breathing diseases, according to new research released on Sunday.The device (pulse oximeter), which is cleared for medical use, was...
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US surgeons perform world’s first in-human bladder transplant

New York, May 19: A team of US surgeons has performed the world’s first in-human bladder transplant, it was announced on Sunday.Surgeons from Keck Medicine of University of Southern California and University of California Los Angeles Health completed the surgery at Ronald Reagan UCLA Medical...
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High blood pressure? Dark chocolate, tea may help, says study

New Delhi, May 17: If you are finding it hard to control hypertension or high blood pressure then eating dark chocolate, grapes, or drinking tea may help you, according to a study.Researchers from the University of Surrey, UK, found that naturally occurring compounds called flavan-3-ols --...
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Better air, green spaces and urban environment can prevent 1 in 10 asthma cases:...

New Delhi, May 17: The combination of air pollution, dense urban development and limited green spaces increases the risk of asthma in both children and adults, according to a new study.Improving these can help prevent one in 10 cases of asthma -- a chronic respiratory condition characterised...
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Embrace healthy lifestyle, eat balanced diet, monitor timely to control...

New Delhi, May 17: Embracing a healthy lifestyle, eating balanced diet, and monitoring timely can help control high blood pressure, said Union Health Minister JP Nadda on World Hypertension Day on Saturday.World Hypertension Day is observed every year on May 17 to raise awareness of...
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Israel measles outbreak grows to 48 cases, prompting emergency vaccination drive

Jerusalem, May 16: Israel's Health Ministry has reported 16 new measles cases, bringing the total number of infections to 48 since the outbreak began on April 20, with the majority affecting unvaccinated children.According to the Ministry on Thursday, 40 of those infected are under the age of 18,...
Adopt cleanliness, check mosquito breeding sites to curb spread of dengue
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Adopt cleanliness, check mosquito breeding sites to curb spread of dengue

New Delhi, May 16: Adopting cleanliness, checking mosquito breeding sites, and spreading awareness are key measures to curb the spread of dengue, said Union Health Minister JP Nadda on National Dengue Day on Friday.In a bid to promote awareness about dengue, the Ministry of Health had...
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US drug overdose deaths fell 27 pc last year: CDC

New York, May 15: There were 30,000 fewer US drug overdose deaths in 2024 than the year before, the largest one-year decline ever recorded -- an estimated 80,000 people died from overdoses last year, according to provisional data released by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention...
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Study claims online plant-based diet programme can help manage diabetes

New Delhi, May 15: A structured online nutrition programme may address India's diabetes epidemic by removing key barriers to dietary adherence, according to a study, led by an Indian-origin researcher.The study, led by the US-based Physicians Committee for Responsible Medicine (PCRM), showed...
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Type 1 diabetes in adulthood increases cardiovascular disease, death risk: Study

New Delhi, May 14: People who develop type 1 diabetes in adulthood have an increased risk of cardiovascular disease and death, according to a new research.However, those diagnosed later in life do not have a better prognosis than those diagnosed earlier, according to the study conducted by...
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