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New Research Aims To Decode Genetic Roots Of Mental Illness
Neurodevelopmental and psychiatric diseases (NPD), such as schizophrenia, bipolar disorder, autism, and depression, have a negative impact on individuals, families, and society. Unfortunately, effective therapies are often lacking.
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Weight Loss: 9 Ways Intermittent Fasting Can Affect Your Health Negatively
We hope to provide a detailed review of why intermittent fasting may not be the best nutritional option for everyone.
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WHO Recommends Malaria Vaccine Made By Oxford University, Serum Institute
The R21/Matrix-M malaria vaccine developed by the University of Oxford and the Serum Institute of India has been recommended for use by the World Health Organisation (WHO) after meeting required safety, quality and effectiveness standards.
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1 Death Per 1000 Persons Attributable To PM2.5 Pollution In Delhi: Report
Delhi and Kolkata reported 106 and 99 deaths per 1 lakh population in 2019 which could be attributed to PM2.5 pollution, according to a new report published by US-based Health Effects Institute on Wednesday.
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Covaxin "Effectively Neutralises" Delta Variant: Top US Health Institute
India's Covaxin, developed by Bharat Biotech in collaboration with the Indian Council of Medical Research, effectively neutralises both Alpha and Delta variants of coronavirus, the US' National Institute of Health has said.
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Coronavirus News Live Updates: 488 COVID-19 Deaths In India So Far, 14,792 Have Been Infected
India is testing a multi-purpose vaccine that has proved effective against leprosy and boosts immunity in hosts to see if it can help tackle the coronavirus, the chief of country's largest public-funded research institution told NDTV on Friday.
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Smartphones May Make Your Headaches Worse: Say Researchers From AIIMS
Addicted to your smartphone? It can make your headache worse. According to researchers from All India Institute of Medical Sciences people who suffer from regular headaches and migraines may be more likely to use painkillers.
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UGC Asks Universities, Colleges To Raise Awareness On Health Hazards Of E-Waste
UGC has issued a letter to all Higher Educational Institutes and urged them to educate students about the ill effects of the end-of-life products (e-waste).
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Indian Institute Of Public Health Working On Drone For Medicine Delivery
Researchers at the Indian Institute of Public Health, Hyderabad (IIPH-H) are working on a drone delivery system for medical products which is expected to be time and cost effective compared to transportation by road.
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Soon, a Pain-Free Patch May Replace Flu Shots
A group of researchers from the Georgia Institute of Technology and Emory University, are now working on creating a pain-less patch that can help people self-administer the vaccine with the press of a thumb.
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Health Institute Will Educate School Children About Harmful Effects Of High Salt Intake
The George Institute for Global Health will soon launch a pilot programme involving 15,000 school children in India to educated them about the harmful effects of high salt intake. The programme will be an extension of National Salt Reducation Programme of the institute.
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India, China Account For Half The World's Pollution Deaths In 2015: Study
China and India have accounted for more than half of the total number of global deaths attributable to air pollution in 2015, a study published on Tuesday said. Research by the US-based Health Effects Institute (HEI) showed that air pollution caused more than 4.2 million early deaths worldwide in 2015, making it the fifth highest cause of death, wi...
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Working Night Shifts Does Not Increase Breast Cancer Risk: Study
Working night shifts has little or no effect on a woman's breast cancer risk, new research has found, countering the World Health Organisation's 2007 review classifying shift work disrupting the 'body clock' as a probable cause of cancer.
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Indian Scientists In US Develop Technology For Effective Cancer Treatment
A team of Indian scientists from the prestigious Massachusetts Institute of Technology and Harvard Medical School has made an important breakthrough by developing a nano-technology which will help monitor the effectiveness of cancer therapy within hours of treatment.
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Effective Vaccine Against AIDS In The Offing
Scientists are developing a new AIDS vaccine capable of inducing naturally produced antibodies in HIV patients to prevent the deadly infection.
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New Research Aims To Decode Genetic Roots Of Mental Illness
Neurodevelopmental and psychiatric diseases (NPD), such as schizophrenia, bipolar disorder, autism, and depression, have a negative impact on individuals, families, and society. Unfortunately, effective therapies are often lacking.
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Weight Loss: 9 Ways Intermittent Fasting Can Affect Your Health Negatively
We hope to provide a detailed review of why intermittent fasting may not be the best nutritional option for everyone.
-
WHO Recommends Malaria Vaccine Made By Oxford University, Serum Institute
The R21/Matrix-M malaria vaccine developed by the University of Oxford and the Serum Institute of India has been recommended for use by the World Health Organisation (WHO) after meeting required safety, quality and effectiveness standards.
-
1 Death Per 1000 Persons Attributable To PM2.5 Pollution In Delhi: Report
Delhi and Kolkata reported 106 and 99 deaths per 1 lakh population in 2019 which could be attributed to PM2.5 pollution, according to a new report published by US-based Health Effects Institute on Wednesday.
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Covaxin "Effectively Neutralises" Delta Variant: Top US Health Institute
India's Covaxin, developed by Bharat Biotech in collaboration with the Indian Council of Medical Research, effectively neutralises both Alpha and Delta variants of coronavirus, the US' National Institute of Health has said.
-
Coronavirus News Live Updates: 488 COVID-19 Deaths In India So Far, 14,792 Have Been Infected
India is testing a multi-purpose vaccine that has proved effective against leprosy and boosts immunity in hosts to see if it can help tackle the coronavirus, the chief of country's largest public-funded research institution told NDTV on Friday.
-
Smartphones May Make Your Headaches Worse: Say Researchers From AIIMS
Addicted to your smartphone? It can make your headache worse. According to researchers from All India Institute of Medical Sciences people who suffer from regular headaches and migraines may be more likely to use painkillers.
-
UGC Asks Universities, Colleges To Raise Awareness On Health Hazards Of E-Waste
UGC has issued a letter to all Higher Educational Institutes and urged them to educate students about the ill effects of the end-of-life products (e-waste).
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Indian Institute Of Public Health Working On Drone For Medicine Delivery
Researchers at the Indian Institute of Public Health, Hyderabad (IIPH-H) are working on a drone delivery system for medical products which is expected to be time and cost effective compared to transportation by road.
-
Soon, a Pain-Free Patch May Replace Flu Shots
A group of researchers from the Georgia Institute of Technology and Emory University, are now working on creating a pain-less patch that can help people self-administer the vaccine with the press of a thumb.
-
Health Institute Will Educate School Children About Harmful Effects Of High Salt Intake
The George Institute for Global Health will soon launch a pilot programme involving 15,000 school children in India to educated them about the harmful effects of high salt intake. The programme will be an extension of National Salt Reducation Programme of the institute.
-
India, China Account For Half The World's Pollution Deaths In 2015: Study
China and India have accounted for more than half of the total number of global deaths attributable to air pollution in 2015, a study published on Tuesday said. Research by the US-based Health Effects Institute (HEI) showed that air pollution caused more than 4.2 million early deaths worldwide in 2015, making it the fifth highest cause of death, wi...
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Working Night Shifts Does Not Increase Breast Cancer Risk: Study
Working night shifts has little or no effect on a woman's breast cancer risk, new research has found, countering the World Health Organisation's 2007 review classifying shift work disrupting the 'body clock' as a probable cause of cancer.
-
Indian Scientists In US Develop Technology For Effective Cancer Treatment
A team of Indian scientists from the prestigious Massachusetts Institute of Technology and Harvard Medical School has made an important breakthrough by developing a nano-technology which will help monitor the effectiveness of cancer therapy within hours of treatment.
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Effective Vaccine Against AIDS In The Offing
Scientists are developing a new AIDS vaccine capable of inducing naturally produced antibodies in HIV patients to prevent the deadly infection.
