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In Kerala, an 11-year-old girl has been diagnosed with amoebic meningitis; three...

Malappuram (Kerala), Aug 20: An 11-year-old girl from Chelari in Malappuram district of Kerala has been diagnosed with amoebic meningitis, also known as brain-eating amoeba, a rare but often fatal brain infection, on Wednesday.The child, who tested positive in a PCR (polymerase chain reaction)...
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A diet high in omega-3 fatty acids may improve children's eye health: study

New Delhi, Aug 20: A diet rich in omega-3 fatty acids is not only good for adults, but also crucial to ward off the development of shortsightedness (myopia) in children, according to a global study.Omega-3 polyunsaturated fatty acids (ω-3 PUFAs), which can only be obtained from the diet --...
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The National Rabies Control Program is stepping up state-by-state dog bite...

New Delhi, Aug 19: The National Rabies Control Programme (NRCP) is strengthening surveillance of dog bites in all states, said Union Minister of State for Health and Family Welfare, Prataprao Jadhav, in the Parliament on Tuesday.In a written reply in the Rajya Sabha, Jadhav shared steps...
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Early puberty and motherhood can put women at risk for a number of health issues

New Delhi, Aug 19: Girls who go through puberty (the onset of menstruation) before the age of 11 or women who give birth before the age of 21 have double the risk of developing Type 2 diabetes, heart failure, and obesity, and quadruple the risk of developing severe metabolic disorders,...
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Japanese researchers discover hidden immunological "hubs" that cause...

New Delhi, Aug 18: A team of scientists from Japan has identified hidden immune 'hubs' that drive joint damage in patients with rheumatoid arthritis.Rheumatoid arthritis (RA) is an autoimmune disease that affects millions worldwide and can have a devastating impact on patients' lives. Yet, about one...
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According to a study, COVID can cause women's blood vessels to age five years...

New Delhi, Aug 18: A Covid-19 infection can accelerate ageing in blood vessels around five years, particularly in women, according to research.As blood vessels ages, it can make arteries stiffer -- raising the risk of cardiovascular disease, including stroke and heart attack, explained the...
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Rising rates of heart-related mortality among young individuals are caused by...

New Delhi, Aug 16: A poor lifestyle with lack of sleep, binge drinking, and high stress, coupled with genes, is playing a significant role in the rising heart-related deaths in India, said experts on Saturday.Recently, an increasing number of heart-related deaths have been reported in the...
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According to a study, taking paracetamol during pregnancy may not be safe

New Delhi, Aug 16: While paracetamol or acetaminophen has long remained the first choice of painkiller in pregnancy, a new study claims it may lead to neurodevelopmental disorders (NDDs), such as autism and attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) in babies.Acetaminophen is the most...
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Eight additional genes linked to schizophrenia are found by a UK study

New Delhi, Aug 16: UK researchers have discovered eight new genes associated with schizophrenia, an advance that will improve the understanding and future treatment development for the severe mental disorder.Schizophrenia significantly affects how a person thinks, feels, and behaves. It can...
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Research shows that women with Down syndrome are more likely to suffer from...

New Delhi, Aug 13: Women with Down syndrome have more advanced signs of Alzheimer's disease than men do, according to research.However, the average age of Down syndrome diagnosis is the same for both men and women, said the University of California, Irvine.The study suggests that women with...
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According to a study, stalking increases a woman's risk of heart disease and...

New Delhi, Aug 11: Women who experienced being stalked are more than 40 per cent likely to develop heart disease and stroke, according to an alarming study on Monday.About 1 in 3 women have been stalked at some point in their lives, according to data on intimate partner violence collected by...
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Blinding eye disease-related vision loss can be slowed down by surgical...

New Delhi, Aug 11: Vision loss caused by a blinding eye disease can be slowed with a neuroprotective surgical implant, according to a study.For people with macular telangiectasia type 2 (MacTel) -- an orphan retinal disorder that gradually destroys central vision -- there have long been no...
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