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  What you eat at 40 can impact your health at 70, reveals study

  Health | August 12, 2024 8:59 IST

  New research shows that dietary choices made at age 40 can significantly influence health outcomes at 70. Early dietary habits play a crucial role in long-term well-being.

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  Unique patterns like 'fingerprints' in brains of people born blind: Study

  Health | August 01, 2024 6:47 IST

  Study finds unique, stable brain patterns in people born blind, akin to fingerprints. These patterns, formed in the visual cortex, could lead to personalized sight restoration treatments.

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  High blood pressure may increase risk of strokes: Study

  Health | July 31, 2024 6:50 IST

  Study links long-term high systolic blood pressure to increased risk of stroke, especially ischemic and intracerebral haemorrhages. Early diagnosis and control are crucial for prevention.

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  Anxiety in older adults may triple risk of developing dementia: Study

  Health | July 25, 2024 9:02 IST

  Study links chronic anxiety to tripled dementia risk, especially in those aged 60-70. However, managing anxiety could significantly lower the risk, suggesting a potential preventive approach for dementia.

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  Boys are at greater risk of developing Type 1 diabetes than girls: Study

  Health | July 24, 2024 6:39 IST

  Study finds boys at higher risk for type 1 diabetes than girls, with risk decreasing for girls after age 10. Boys with autoantibodies show even greater risk. Research suggests sex hormones may play a role.

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  Obesity affects brain and leads to low sperm count, says study

  Health | July 20, 2024 10:40 IST

  Study finds obesity may lower sperm count by impacting the brain centre controlling reproduction. Mice on a high-fat diet had disrupted hypothalamus function, leading to lower testosterone and sperm production.

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  Infants use their mother’s scent to see faces: Study

  Health | July 19, 2024 6:34 IST

  Study finds babies use mom's scent to recognise faces, but this fades as vision improves. Research suggests smell aids early face recognition.

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  Irregular sleep for a week can lead to increased diabetes risk: Study

  Health | July 18, 2024 18:22 IST

  Irregular sleep over a week linked to 34 per cent higher type 2 diabetes risk, study suggests. Consistent sleep habits may help prevent the disease.

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  Hormone therapy for breast cancer may be linked with lower dementia risk: Study

  Health | July 17, 2024 6:49 IST

  Study suggests hormone therapy for breast cancer may reduce the risk of dementia, especially in younger women. Researchers call for personalised treatment plans based on age and race.

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  Yoga can improve of rheumatoid arthritis patients' health: AIIMS study

  Health | July 16, 2024 6:40 IST

  AIIMS study suggests yoga can significantly improve health in rheumatoid arthritis patients by reducing inflammation, improving cell function, and managing stress.

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  Eating beans, peas, lentils, chickpeas may help you manage diabetes better: Study

  Health | July 13, 2024 14:14 IST

  Struggling with blood sugar? A new study shows pulses like beans & lentils may help manage diabetes and heart health. Rich in protein & fibre, pulses could be key to a healthy diet.

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  Study finds two-way causal links between poverty, mental illnesses

  Health | July 11, 2024 7:46 IST

  Study shows poverty and mental illness have a two-way street, with poverty causing depression and schizophrenia, and mental health issues impacting income. Genetics helped untangle this complex relationship.

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  BMI alone not sufficient, waist-to-height ratio more effective in diagnosing obesity: Researchers

  Health | July 09, 2024 6:35 IST

  New obesity diagnosis goes beyond BMI! Researchers propose including waist-to-height ratio to identify high health risks from fat distribution.

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  Over 4 per cent newborn deaths linked to climate change in lower, middle income countries: Study

  Health | July 07, 2024 17:18 IST

  Climate change is linked to 4% of newborn deaths in developing countries, with heat posing a bigger threat than cold. Study finds warming temperatures raise risk in Sub-Saharan Africa.

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  Weight loss drugs linked with increased risk of rare eye-blinding condition: Study

  Health | July 05, 2024 9:31 IST

  Weight loss drugs may increase the risk of blindness. Study finds a link between semaglutide and NAION, a rare eye condition causing vision loss.

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  Chemo medicine may cause significant hearing loss in longtime cancer survivors: Study

  Health | July 03, 2024 6:45 IST

  Study finds 78% of testicular cancer survivors treated with cisplatin experience hearing difficulties, highlighting need for routine hearing tests and development of preventive measures.

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  Meaningful social interactions lower feeling of loneliness, improve well-being: Study

  Health | June 30, 2024 14:07 IST

  Know how meaningful social interactions can significantly reduce feelings of loneliness and boost overall well-being, according to a recent study. Learn how prioritising deep conversations and in-person connections can have a lasting impact on mental health and happiness.

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  Sedentary, non-coffee drinkers at 60% more risk of dying: Study

  Health | June 25, 2024 20:28 IST

  Study suggests coffee may protect against health risks of sitting all day. Non-coffee drinkers who sit a lot had a higher mortality risk than coffee drinkers who sit less.

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  Managing gestational diabetes early in pregnancy could prevent complications: Study

  Health | June 22, 2024 13:00 IST

  Early gestational diabetes diagnosis (before 14 weeks) can improve pregnancy outcomes and reduce future health risks for mothers. Researchers recommend earlier screening and better management.

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  Tooth loss and chronic renal disease may be related in postmenopausal women: Study

  Health | June 21, 2024 17:05 IST

  Study links chronic kidney disease to tooth loss in postmenopausal women, suggesting a connection between bone health and oral health. Early detection and management are crucial for both.