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28 February, 2021

3D biopsies to better understand brain tumours

Researchers have obtained a highly accurate recreation of human glioblastoma's features using a novel 3D microscopy analysis. The study, published…

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28 February, 2021

Asthmatics no higher risk of dying from Covid: Study

Asthma may not increase the risk of severe illness or death from Covid-19, a new study suggests. The review of…

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28 February, 2021

Eating more refined grains increase cardiovascular disease, death risk: Study

Consuming a high number of refined grains – such as croissants and white bread – is associated with a higher…

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20 February, 2021

Physical activity reduces instant death risk from heart attack

London (TIP): Regular physical activity can not only improve our overall fitness, but it can also lower the chance of…

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20 February, 2021

Green tea compound boosts protein’s tumor-suppressing activity

NEW YORK (TIP): Sipping green tea could be quite beneficial as researchers have found that a compound in the popular…

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20 February, 2021

WHO alerts six African countries after Ebola outbreaks

Conakry (TIP): The World Health Organization has asked six African countries to be alert for possible Ebola infections, as Guinea…

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13 February, 2021

Cannabis reduces blood pressure in older adults: Study

Medical cannabis may reduce blood pressure in older adults, suggested the findings of a new study by researchers from Ben-Gurion…

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12 February, 2021

Heart Disease and Sudden Cardiac Arrests

Focus Indians and Indian Immigrants "Saving Lives" Strategies & Collaborations for Better Outcomes February is the “American Heart Month” to…

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6 February, 2021

Asthma can be prevented by consuming omega-3 fatty acids

Researchers during a recent study have found that by higher dietary consumption of long chain omega-3 fatty acids during childhood,…

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5 February, 2021

Indian American NYC Health Commissioner tests COVID positive

NEW YORK (TIP): Dave Chokshi, the Indian American Health Commissioner of New York City, said that he has tested positive…

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5 February, 2021

Side-effects of eating microwaved meals

Whether you're returning home late after a long day at the office or find yourself with precious little in the…

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31 January, 2021

Running to stand still: Healthcare in India in 2021

It would not be an overreach to say that India’s health policy is taking centrestage in public discourse largely because…

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31 January, 2021

UK university scientists finalize nasal spray that blocks out COVID-19: Report

A nasal spray which can prevent a coronavirus infection for up to two days is being prepped for mass production…

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31 January, 2021

Foods that relieve your gut problems

Gut problems — like bloating, IBS, ulcerative colitis, constipation, and other gastrointestinal issues — can really put a damper on…

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31 January, 2021

Study links insufficient sleep, stress to symptoms resembling concussion

While we all know how getting less sleep and stress can be harmful to a person's health, a new study…

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23 January, 2021

Even one alcoholic drink a day may up atrial fibrillation risk

People who regularly drink a modest amount of alcohol are at an increased risk of atrial fibrillation, a condition where…

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23 January, 2021

New drug combination may help treat acute myeloid leukemia

Researchers have identified two drugs that are potent against acute myeloid leukemia (AML) when combined, but only weakly effective when…

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23 January, 2021

Obesity may impact Covid vaccines’ efficacy: Experts

Covid-19 vaccines may not be fully effective in people who are suffering from obesity, as experts on Tuesday suggested that…

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23 January, 2021

Biden orders US to rejoin WHO; UN chief welcomes re-engagement

Trump had cut off US funding to the WHO, saying it was “virtually controlled by China.”  WASHINGTON / UNITED NATIONS(TIP): …

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16 January, 2021

Metabolism may play role in recurrent major depression

Researchers have found that certain metabolites -- small molecules produced by the process of metabolism -- may be the predictive…

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16 January, 2021

New tiny wireless device might help with weight loss

Scientists have developed a tiny wireless device that could help to fight obesity and to shed body weight by stimulating…

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10 January, 2021

Immunity-boosting foods for women over 40

Women and men age differently. With age, women experience the slowing down of metabolism and their bodies also start to…

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10 January, 2021

Brain cancer linked to tissue healing

Researchers have found that the healing process that follows a brain injury -- from trauma to infection and stroke --…

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10 January, 2021

Brown fat may protect against cardiac, metabolic conditions

People with detectable brown fat are less likely to suffer cardiac and metabolic conditions ranging from Type-2 diabetes to coronary…

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1 January, 2021

Scientists develop new gene therapy for deafness

A new study from Tel Aviv University (TAU) presents an innovative treatment for deafness, based on the delivery of genetic…

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1 January, 2021

Reasons for hair loss and remedies

Sometimes, you may make a lot of effort to take care of your tresses, only to find them falling away…

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1 January, 2021

Scientists develop new method for visualizing breath to evaluate face masks

A new method for visualising the air exhaled while someone is speaking or singing could shed light on how diseases…

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31 December, 2020

Covid-19 wasn’t the only medical story this year

One health story dominated headlines for virtually all of 2020: the coronavirus pandemic. But while Covid-19 did slow down medical…

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21 December, 2020

One in four people globally may not get Covid-19 vaccines until 2022

Nearly one in four people may not get Covid-19 vaccines until at least 2022 because rich countries with less than…

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21 December, 2020

Foods to avoid if You Have Flu-Like Symptoms

Not only have been worried about staying healthy this year from COVID, but for the past couple of months, you've…

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