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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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Minimise time spent sitting, move more often to reduce Alzheimer’s risk: Study

New Delhi, May 14: Increased sedentary behaviour, time spent sitting or lying down was associated with worse cognition and brain shrinkage in areas related to risk for developing Alzheimer’s disease, according to a study on Tuesday.The study by researchers from Vanderbilt University Medical...
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Centre designates September 23 as new National Ayurveda Day

New Delhi, May 14: The Union government on Tuesday designated September 23 as Ayurveda Day, marking a significant shift from the earlier practice of observing Ayurveda Day on Dhanteras.The change was notified through a Gazette Notification dated March 23, the Ministry of Ayush said.Calling the...
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Promising cancer-fighting CAR-T cell therapy may cause 'brain fog': Study

New Delhi, May 13: While CAR-T cell therapy has shown promise in treating cancer, it may also lead to "brain fog" or forgetfulness and difficulty concentrating, according to a study.CAR-T cell therapy is immunotherapy where a patient's immune cells – T cells -- are genetically engineered and...
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Over 60 die in Congo flooding amid cholera, continued fighting: UN

Amid fighting and disease, deadly floods posed additional dire challenges in South Kivu province of the eastern Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC), UN humanitarians said
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