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TN reports 97% COVID-19 antibody prevalence in latest sero survey

Chennai, June 12: Amid rising concerns over a possible fresh wave of COVID-19 cases across the country, the Tamil Nadu government has announced that the state’s population continues to show a very high level of immunity against the virus, thanks to effective vaccination coverage.According to...
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Study finds why some people with memory problems often overeat

New Delhi, June 12: A team of US scientists has discovered a specific group of brain cells that could explain why people with memory problems often overeat.The team showed that people who also keep forgetting about recent meals can trigger excessive hunger and can lead to disordered...
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Heatwave: Health Ministry issues advisory, asks people to stay indoors during...

New Delhi, June 11: With the India Meteorological Department (IMD) warning that daytime temperatures in Delhi may soar to 45 degrees Celsius, the Health Ministry on Wednesday urged people to stay indoors during peak hours, and to drink safe fluids.The IMD has issued an orange alert for the...
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Covid-19 virus protein triggers immune attack on healthy cells: Study

New Delhi, June 11: Amid a fresh wave of Covid-19, Israeli researchers have discovered that a protein from the SARS-CoV-2 virus can cause the immune system to attack healthy cells mistakenly.The study, published in the journal Cell Reports, sheds light on how severe Covid complications may...
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Job insecurity, lack of childcare, poor health behind rising fertility crisis:...

New Delhi, June 10: Job insecurity, lack of reliable childcare, and poor health are the barriers behind the rising fertility crisis, according to the latest report by the United Nations Population Fund (UNFPA) released on Tuesday.The State of World Population (SOWP) report showed that millions...
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Childhood trauma can have lasting brain consequences, cause psychiatric...

New Delhi, June 10: Childhood adversity may have a profound connection with lifelong vulnerability causing psychiatric disorders and other brain consequences, according to a study.The study showed that early life experiences become biologically embedded and create lasting changes in brain structure...
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Study finds gene mutation causing iron deficiency in Crohn's disease patients

New Delhi, June 9: Researchers have found a genetic mutation that can worsen iron deficiency and anaemia in patients with Crohn's disease.Crohn's disease is a chronic inflammatory bowel disease (IBD) that can affect the small intestine and the large intestine.While it is characterised by...
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Sri Lanka issues new guidelines to curb dengue, Chikungunya in schools

Sri Lanka's Ministry of Education has issued instructions to prevent the spread of dengue and Chikungunya in schools across the country, local media reported
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Healthy lifestyle can boost metabolic health even without weight loss: Study

Jerusalem, June 9: People can improve their health through dietary and lifestyle changes even if they do not lose weight, according to an international study.The research, conducted by the universities of Ben-Gurion (Israel), Harvard (US), and Leipzig (Germany), focused on individuals...
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Early periods, later menopause linked to slower brain ageing in women

New Delhi, June 6: Women with early onset of periods, and later menopause -- which means a longer reproductive span -- can have a healthier brain ageing in life, according to a study.The study showed how a woman’s reproductive years may shape brain health later in life and also reduce the risk...
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Study shows how Covid virus shields itself during replication

New Delhi, June 6: US researchers have identified a mechanism that SARS-CoV-2 -- the virus that causes Covid-19 -- uses to protect itself inside the body as it works to replicate and infect more cells.Without this protective mechanism, viral infection is dramatically reduced, said the team...
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AiMeD lauds govt’s progressive reforms in public procurement

New Delhi, June 3: The Association of Indian Medical Device Industry (AiMeD) on Tuesday praised the government for progressive reforms in public procurement and the robust judicial support that ensured the reiteration of the country's commitment to Atmanirbharta in healthcare which became a...
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