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What you eat at 40 can impact your health at 70, reveals study
Health | Aug 12, 2024, 08:59 AM ISTNew 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 | Aug 01, 2024, 06:47 AM ISTStudy 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 | Jul 31, 2024, 06:50 AM ISTStudy 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 | Jul 25, 2024, 09:02 AM ISTStudy 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 | Jul 24, 2024, 06:39 AM ISTStudy 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 | Jul 20, 2024, 10:40 AM ISTStudy 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 | Jul 19, 2024, 06:34 AM ISTStudy 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 | Jul 18, 2024, 06:22 PM ISTIrregular 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 | Jul 17, 2024, 06:49 AM ISTStudy 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 | Jul 16, 2024, 06:40 AM ISTAIIMS 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 | Jul 13, 2024, 02:14 PM ISTStruggling 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 | Jul 11, 2024, 07:46 AM ISTStudy 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 | Jul 09, 2024, 06:35 AM ISTNew 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 | Jul 07, 2024, 05:18 PM ISTClimate 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 | Jul 05, 2024, 09:31 AM ISTWeight 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 | Jul 03, 2024, 06:45 AM ISTStudy 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 | Jun 30, 2024, 02:07 PM ISTKnow 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 | Jun 25, 2024, 08:28 PM ISTStudy 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 | Jun 22, 2024, 01:00 PM ISTEarly 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 | Jun 21, 2024, 05:05 PM ISTStudy 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.