Exposure to air pollution in infancy alters gut microorganisms, may boost disease risk [Preventive Steps]
Exposure to air pollution in the first six months of life impacts a child’s inner world of gut…
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DNA screen: World-first preventative saliva test for cancer and heart disease risk
Young Australians can now access a free DNA saliva test to learn whether they face increased risk of…
Fish oil, vitamin D supplements during pregnancy lower risk of croup in babies
Babies and children under three years old are less likely to develop croup if their mothers took fish…
Air pollution is more dangerous for women than men: Study
The impact of breathing diesel exhaust fumes may be more severe for females than males, according to new…
Being away from excessive blue light from our gadgets slows ageing process
Changes in cell chemistry from blue light exposure observed in fruit flies could also potentially cause detrimental effects…
How to detect nanoplastics present in air
Large pieces of plastic can break down into nanosized particles that often find their way into the soil…
COVID mRNA vaccines are safe in patients with heart failure
COVID mRNA vaccines are associated with a decreased risk of death in patients with heart failure, according to…
Black tea may help with weight loss, too
UCLA researchers have demonstrated for the first time that black tea may promote weight loss and other health…
Sedentary behavior increases risk of death for frail, inactive adults
Sedentary time, for example, time spent sitting, increases the risk of death for middle-aged and older people who…
Depression overshadows the past as well as the present
Depressed people have a peculiar view of the past – rather than glorifying the ‘good old days’, they…
Kidney, Heart Transplants On Rise
As per the data available with National Organ and Tissue Transplant Organisation (NOTTO), 54, 110, 235 and 190…
Aajeevika Grameen Express Yojana (AGEY) to be Launched
The Government of India has decided to launch a new sub-scheme named “Aajeevika Grameen Express Yojana (AGEY)” as…
Early puberty may mean less time in education for girls
The age at which girls have their first period may influence how long they stay in education. The…
Action plan for new generation of youths
The Minister of State (I/C) for Youth Affairs and Sports Shri Vijay Goel said in the Rajya Sabha…
Electronic Health Records
A scheme to set up an ‘Integrated Health Information Platform (IHIP) to create the Electronic Health Records (EHRs)…
Cheap Medicines
The Drugs Policy as amended from time to time envisages making available quality medicines at affordable prices to…
Life Style Diseases
The Indian Council of Medical Research (ICMR) is conducting a study namely ICMR-INDIAB involving all States and Union…
Queen Elizabeth’s Health Triggers Anxiety Levels in London
The long-reigning monarch of the United Kingdom, Queen Elizabeth II’s health after she missed mass on Christmas Day…
Weight Loss, Diabetes Interlinked, Says New Study
Since diabetes can only be controlled by an individual either by medicines, diet contrl or regular exercise, experts…