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Poor mental health increases risk of cardiovascular disease

February 14, 2023

The researchers studied 5,93,616 adults aged between 18-49 years old for three years to arrive at this conclusion. Poor mental health accelerates the risk of...

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Milk formula industry earns $55 bn annually dissuading breastfeeding: study

February 14, 2023

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Breastfeeding has proven health benefits for both mothers and babies in high-income and low-income settings, yet according to WHO, less than half of newborns...

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Sleep disruptions may have an impact on your eyesight

February 9, 2023

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The long sleep duration increases the risk of diabetic retinopathy whereas the lack of sleep or short sleep duration can lead to cataract, found the study...

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Deaths from rabies in India persist despite anti-rabies vaccine

February 9, 2023

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The state of Kerala alone has reported more than 200,000 dog bite cases and 21 deaths in 2022 which is almost double the number reported previous year The...

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Depression in young age leads to early brain aging in midlife

February 8, 2023

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People with a history of the disease are more likely to exhibit analytical impairment and among older persons it also triggers cognitive decline Long-term...

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India’s mission to eliminate Sickle Cell Anemia

February 7, 2023

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India plans to launch a mission to eliminate Sickle Cell Anemia by 2047, the country’s Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman said while presenting the...

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COVID 19 will push 10 million towards child marriage in the coming decade

February 6, 2023

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Four countries – Bangladesh, Nigeria, Ethiopia, and Congo – which account for one-fifth of all child brides worldwide, have committed to eliminate...

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Lesions of Death’ highlights West Bengal’s arsenic catastrophe

February 6, 2023

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The documentary was shot across several districts of West Bengal and spotlights the plight of the victims of the groundwater pollution ‘Lesions of...

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Dar-es-Salaam Declaration: 12 African countries vow to eradicate AIDS by 2030

February 3, 2023

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The first ministerial meeting of the Global Alliance to end AIDS in children held in Tanzanian capital marks a step up in action to ensure that all children...

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Intervals between meals not helpful in weight loss: study

February 3, 2023

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Intermittent fasting which once was considered an important factor in weight loss may not have any significant impact as per a recent study. The research paper...