Health
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Risk to Human from Bird Flu Sub-Type H5N8 is Low: Government
The risk to human population from avian influenza sub-type H5N8 is “low” but the government has issued advisories to states…
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Dengue Claimed 179 Lives, no Death Due to Chikungunya: Government
Dengue has claimed 179 lives across the country this year while no death has been reported due to chikungunya, though…
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Protein, Salt make you Sleepy after Large Meals: Study
Do you often feel sleepy after a large meal? Higher protein and salt content in diet as well as the…
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Want Healthy Kids? Let them Play in the Mud, Feed them Allergenic Foods and Get a Dog
If you read about children’s health, you’ve heard a lot of this before: Microbes, vilified because they cause infectious diseases,…
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Walking Improves Your Heart Health
A simple walking regimen can go a long way in improving your heart health, say researchers. “We know walking is…
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Non-Smokers too at Risk From Second-Hand Smoke
A ban on smoking in public places came into effect across India eight years ago — but India still remains…
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Alzheimer’s Proteins Behind Vision Loss in Elderly: Study
Researchers have found a group of proteins — known to be the likely cause ofAlzheimer’s disease — that get accumulated…
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Plant Compounds May Boost Brain Power in Elderly
The same compounds that give plants and vegetables their vibrant colours might be able to boost brain functioning in older…
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Obesity, Weight Loss in Adolescence May Cause Permanent Bone Loss
Teenagers who are obese as well as those who lose excessive weight may both be at risk of irreparable damage…
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Alcoholism is a National Problem that Localities Struggle to Address
A cohesive set of national policies is needed, one that recognizes not only that alcoholism is a disease but also…
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