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This is how high blood pressure fuels progression of arterial disease
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This is how high blood pressure fuels progression of arterial disease

London, Jan 7: Scientists have unlocked the secrets of how high blood pressure (hypertension) fuels the progression of arterial disease. The study, published in the journal Advanced Science, focused on vascular smooth muscle cells (VSMCs), the workhorses responsible for maintaining blood vessel...
Early risers at risk of developing eating disorder: Study
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Early risers at risk of developing eating disorder: Study

New York, Jan 6: Being an early riser could increase the risk for having anorexia nervosa -- an eating disorder characterised by low weight, food restriction, body image disturbance, fear of gaining weight. The study found that having anorexia nervosa could lead to an earlier wake time. It also...
India reports 756 new Covid cases, five deaths
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India reports 756 new Covid cases, five deaths

New Delhi, Jan 7: The Union Health Ministry on Sunday said the country reported 756 new Covid-19 cases and five deaths in the last 24 hours. The five new fatalities were reported from Maharashtra, Kerala and Jammu & Kashmir, according to the Ministry data. On Saturday, two deaths were...
8 in 10 users report combining weed with exercise boosts motivation, mood: Study
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8 in 10 users report combining weed with exercise boosts motivation, mood: Study

New Delhi, Jan 7: About 8 in 10 cannabis users report combining marijuana with exercise boosts motivation & mood and eases pain, a new study has discovered. However, if performance is the goal, it may be best to skip that joint, according to the study published in the journal Sports Medicine....
Eat your breakfast, dinner early to reduce heart attack risk
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Eat your breakfast, dinner early to reduce heart attack risk

London, Jan 2: Are you one of those people who skip their first meal of the day or eat a late breakfast and dinner? Beware, you may be at risk of heart attack, warns a study. The study suggested eating the first meal of the day at 8 a.m. and dinner by 8 p.m. to avoid risk of cardiovascular...
Meat-based low-carb diet may not aid in weight loss: Study
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Meat-based low-carb diet may not aid in weight loss: Study

New York, Jan 2: Following a low-carbohydrate diet to cut your weight? A new study shows that an animal-based low-carb diet may not help you lose weight, but a plant-based one may help. The study led by researchers at Harvard T.H. Chan School of Public Health found that low-carbohydrate diets,...
New Covid variant scare: K
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New Covid variant scare: K'taka minister says no need to panic

Bengaluru, Jan 2: Allaying the fears over the increasing number of cases of Covid-19 sub-variant JN.1 in Karnataka, Minister for Medical Education, Sharan Prakash Patil on Tuesday said that there was no need to panic and urged people to take precautionary measures to tackle the spread of the virus. ...
Indian pharma firm launches oral solution for prostrate cancer
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Indian pharma firm launches oral solution for prostrate cancer

Chennai, Jan 2: Drug maker BDF Pharmaceuticals on Tuesday said it has introduced the world’s first oral solution in 32mg/mL for management of prostate cancer. The drug BDENZA will be available at Rs 27,000 for 150 mL. As per a company statement, this innovative formulation marks a significant...
UP to have two TB training demonstration centres in Lucknow, Gorakhpur
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UP to have two TB training demonstration centres in Lucknow, Gorakhpur

Lucknow, Jan 3: The Uttar Pradesh government has decided to establish TB Training Demonstration Centres in Lucknow and Gorakhpur. These centres will provide detailed information on TB symptoms and treatment and offer training to doctors, paramedical staff, and other categories of health workers. ...
Turkish medical group warns of flu epidemic, urging use of masks
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Turkish medical group warns of flu epidemic, urging use of masks

Istanbul, Jan 1: The Turkish Medical Association has recently warned about the potential escalation of a flu epidemic across the country, urging the use of masks in public transportation. There are "unusual intensities" in emergency rooms at hospitals nationwide due to the flu epidemic, the...
Deadly bacteria, surge in non-communicable diseases key challenges for India
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Deadly bacteria, surge in non-communicable diseases key challenges for India

New Delhi, Jan 1: As India moves into the new year, health experts predict a rise in diseases due to multi-drug resistant bacteria and in non-communicable diseases in the country in the years to come. Experts said that India is progressing rapidly and along with this progress comes affluence, and...
AI offers promise for earlier & accurate liver cancer diagnosis
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AI offers promise for earlier & accurate liver cancer diagnosis

London, Jan 1: The advances in artificial intelligence (AI) technology could revolutionise Hepatocellular carcinoma (HCC) diagnosis, leading to earlier detection and improved patient outcomes. HCC is the most common type of liver cancer. It is a major global health concern with rising rates,...
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