Category: Health

Canada passes assisted suicide bill

Ottawa, June 18 (IANS) Canada's parliament has passed a contentious bill to allow medically-assisted death for terminally ill people. The…

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Yoga wear made from Khadi hits markets

Ahmedabad, June 17 (IANS) The Khadi & Village Industries Commission (KVIC) has launched Yogasutra, a range of clothes and mats…

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AYUSH ministry releases song for International Yoga Day

New Delhi, June 17 (IANS) The AYUSH Ministry on Friday released a Yog Geet (song) in connection with the celebration…

8 years ago

Notice to Odisha government over poor medical arrangements

New Delhi, June 17 (IANS) The National Human Rights Commission has called for a report from the Odisha government over…

8 years ago

Hit gym four hours after studying to boost memory

London, June 17 (IANS) Unable to retain your memory? A new study suggests that physical exercise four hours after learning…

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Delhi hospital implants pace-maker in a centenarian

New Delhi, June 17 (IANS) A 100-year-old woman recently got a new lease of life after being successfully implanted with…

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Obese mothers may put three generations at health risk

New York, June 17 (IANS) Women who consume fat and sugar-rich diets and are obese even before their pregnancy can…

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Single gut bacteria species can reverse autism-like behaviour

New York, June 17 (IANS) Researchers have found that absence of a specific species of gut bacteria can result in…

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Overweight teenagers at higher risk of liver diseases later

London, June 17 (IANS) Being overweight during adolescence can put men at significantly higher risk of developing severe liver disease…

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Novel device allows 3-D imaging of breast with less radiation

New York, June 17 (IANS) Researchers have found a new device that allows for 3-D molecular breast images at higher…

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Electronic nose to analyse your breath and find disease

New York, June 17 (IANS) Researchers led by an Indian-origin scientist are developing an affordable electronic nose that can be…

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Nutritional supplement could improve Parkinson’s treatment

New York, June 17 (IANS) Oral nutritional supplement of a natural molecule has been found to benefit patients in a…

8 years ago

Exercise can reduce hyperactivity symptoms

New York, June 17 (IANS) Exercise, even a small amount, can help alleviate symptoms of attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) in adults,…

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Having close relative with epilepsy may increase autism risk

London, June 17 (IANS) Having a close relative with epilepsy may increase a person's risk of being diagnosed with autism,…

8 years ago

Boring, dirty workplace can hamper your brain

New York, June 17 (IANS) Do you find your office dull, boring and unhygienic? Beware that spending long time at…

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Milkha Singh to flag off mini-marathon on June 21

New Delhi, June 16 (IANS) Flying Sikh Milkha Singh will flag off a mini-marathon on the International Yoga Day on…

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Indian pharmaceutical exports to cross $20 billion by 2020: Study

New Delhi, June 16 (IANS) Indian pharmaceutical exports are likely to cross $20 billion by 2020 from $14 billion in…

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Sri Lanka records rise in dengue patients

Colombo, June 16 (IANS) Sri Lanka's Ministry of Health on Thursday launched a dengue eradication programme as the number of…

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Eat nuts to cut mortality risk from prostate cancer

New York, June 16 (IANS) Men suffering from prostate cancer may significantly reduce their risk of mortality by consuming nuts…

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Dysfunction in brain linked to sweet cravings in obese people

New York, June 16 (IANS) Obese people may find it difficult to stay away from sweet foods than individuals who…

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