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Loneliness: 1 in 6 people worldwide affected, 100 deaths every hour, says WHO

New Delhi, July 1: Nearly 17 per cent or one in six people worldwide is affected by loneliness, and the condition was linked to an estimated 100 deaths every hour -- more than 8,71,000 deaths annually between 2014 and 2023, according to a new report by the World Health Organization (WHO) on...
President Murmu calls for chemical-free, low-cost treatments for better animal healthcare
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President Murmu calls for chemical-free, low-cost treatments for better animal...

New Delhi, June 30: President Droupadi Murmu on Monday called for developing indigenous and low-cost treatments that are also chemical-free and with no side effects for boosting animal healthcare in India.Speaking at a convocation ceremony of the Indian Veterinary Research Institute (IVRI) at...
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Study finds how pig kidney transplants work in humans, spots rejection markers

New Delhi, June 30: With xenotransplantation -- animal-to-human transplantation -- poised to address the global organ shortage crisis, a pioneering study has outlined how human immune cells interact with pig kidney tissue in transplanted organs, revealing critical early markers of rejection...
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Your morning cup of coffee key to slow down ageing, boost longevity: Study

New Delhi, June 28: Love your morning cup of coffee? A new study has shown that it may not only energise you but also help slow down ageing and boost longevity.Caffeine has long been linked to potential health benefits, including reduced risk of age-related diseases.However, the study led by...
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A bowl of spinach, kale and broccoli may boost heart health in elderly women

New Delhi, June 28: Eating a bowl of leafy green and cruciferous vegetables like spinach, kale, and broccoli may be good to ward off the risk of heart attack and stroke, particularly in elderly women.A team of researchers from the Edith Cowan University (ECU), the University of Western...
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MP battles maternal, infant mortality crisis as progress lags behind national...

Bhopal, June 27: Madhya Pradesh continues to grapple with alarming maternal and newborn mortality rates, placing it among the most challenged states in India in terms of public health outcomes.According to the latest Sample Registration System (SRS) report released by the Registrar General of...
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IIT-BHU bioengineers develop nanoparticles to stop blood clotting

New Delhi, June 27: Biomedical engineers at the Indian Institute of Technology-BHU in Uttar Pradesh, have developed low-cost, and complex nanoparticles that can prevent clotting and act as an antidote to thrombotic disorders.The team focussed on the anticoagulation properties of potassium...
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Nepal reports first death of new Covid variant

Kathmandu, June 25: Nepal has reported its first death due to the Omicron sub-variants of Covid-19, as the virus continues to spread in the country, posing a renewed health risk, local media reported on Wednesday.This is the first Covid death in the South Asian nation in over two years.The...
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Millions of children at risk as global childhood vaccination rates plummet since...

New Delhi, June 25: With a significant decline in the progress made in global childhood vaccination rates since 2010, lives of millions of children are at vulnerable to preventable diseases and death, according to a new study published in The Lancet on Wednesday.The study led by researchers...
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Cambodia records seventh human case of H5N1 bird flu in 2025

Phnom Penh, June 24: A 41-year-old woman from northwestern Cambodia's Siem Reap province has been confirmed for H5N1 human avian influenza, raising the number of cases to seven so far this year, the Ministry of Health said in a statement."A laboratory result from the National Institute of...
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Study finds genetic link for rare childhood brain developmental disorder

New Delhi, June 24: A team of international researchers has uncovered a new genetic cause for a rare developmental disorder that profoundly impacts brain growth and function in children.The team led by the University of Otago–Ōtākou Whakaihu Waka from New Zealand pinpointed specific changes in...
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Honey from native stingless bee may help tackle antibiotic resistance

New Delhi, June 24: Australian researchers have found that honey made by native stingless bees possesses distinctive antimicrobial qualities, offering new hope in the fight against the worldwide threat of antibiotic resistance.Known locally as "sugarbag" honey, honey from three species, such...
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