Category: HEALTH/MEDICINE

Turkish medical group warns of flu epidemic, urging use of masks

Istanbul, Jan 1 (SocialNews.XYZ) The Turkish Medical Association has recently warned about the potential escalation of a flu epidemic across…

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10-year-old girl in Bihar succumbs to Covid

Patna, Dec 31 (SocialNews.XYZ) A 10-year-old girl in Bihar's Rohtas district who was hospitalised with chest and lung infection and…

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Having pets may help older adults living alone maintain healthy brains: Study

San Francisco, Dec 31 (SocialNews.XYZ) For the growing number of older adults who live alone, having a pet such as…

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Use of ‘benzodiazepines’ drug during pregnancy may cause miscarriage: Study

San Francisco, Dec 31 (SocialNews.XYZ) A class of drug called "benzodiazepines" -- which is used in the treatment of anxiety,…

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Being overly optimistic may lead to poor decision-making: Study

London, Dec 31 (SocialNews.XYZ) Positive thinking and optimism are frequently connected with success in life, good health, and longevity; but,…

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India reports 841 new Covid cases

New Delhi, Dec 31 (SocialNews.XYZ) India has recorded 841 new Covid-19 cases in the past 24 hours taking the total…

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Covid keeps coming back, but is it something to worry about? (IANS Column)

New Delhi, Dec 31 (SocialNews.XYZ) Covid is now a viral infection and is caused by a virus which has now…

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How India became world’s diabetes capital; what we can do about it (IANS Column)

New Delhi, Dec 31 (SocialNews.XYZ) Indians have always had a close relationship with diabetes. Our ancient texts contain accurate descriptions…

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Resurgence of HIV/AIDS adds to northeast’s growing burden of disease

Guwahati, Dec 31 (SocialNews.XYZ) Even though just four per cent of the nation's population lives in the eight states that…

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Drug-resistant TB, malaria are still threats, though Covid rules mindspace

New Delhi, Dec 31 (SocialNews.XYZ) The Covid-19 ‘pandemic’ not only proved to be detrimental to health and economy but also…

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Shadow of a Covid wave powered by JN.1 variant looms over early 2024

New Delhi, Dec 31 (SocialNews.XYZ) As cases of the new Omicron sub-variant JN.1 continue to rise globally, including in India,…

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So many fit people are dying so young: Experts scramble for answers

New Delhi, Dec 31 (SocialNews.XYZ) Post the Covid pandemic, there has been a spate of deaths in India, ranging from…

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Fit yet most vulnerable to fatalities: Do fitness fanatics overdo gymming?

New Delhi, Dec 31 (SocialNews.XYZ) Over the past few months, there has been a number of sudden cardiac deaths in…

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Long Covid is here to stay: How does it express itself? And are we safe? (IANS Column)

New Delhi, Dec 31 (SocialNews.XYZ) After the acute phase of a Covid-19 infection has ended, people who continue to experience…

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Breast cancer campaigner urges survivors to share their stories, spread hope

Bengaluru, Dec 31 (SocialNews.XYZ) Meet Swati Surmaya, a writer from Bengaluru, who is on a mission to break the jinx…

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Amazon warned about energy, health supplements carrying viagra ingredients

San Francisco, Dec 30 (SocialNews.XYZ) The US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has warned Amazon to act on men's energy…

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Japanese study predicts post-Covid ‘heart failure pandemic’

Tokyo, Dec 30 (SocialNews.XYZ) A team of Japanese researchers have predicted the risk of a "heart failure pandemic" as a…

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Weight loss surgery may drive risk of early alcohol problems: Lancet

London, Dec 30 (SocialNews.XYZ) Young people who have had surgery for obesity do not improve their mental health despite significant…

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NRIs flock to hospitals in India during holiday season

Hyderabad, Dec 30 (SocialNews.XYZ) As the festive spirit envelops the nation, India is witnessing a significant influx of Non-Resident Indians…

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Very concerned about infectious diseases in Gaza: WHO Chief Tedros

New Delhi, Dec 30 (SocialNews.XYZ) World Health Organization Chief Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus has said that he is “very concerned” about…

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