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May 1, 2024

Covishield May Pose Clotting Risk to Only 7 in 10 Lakh: ICMR Scientist

Dr. Raman Gangakhedkar, a leading epidemiologist and former ICMR scientist, stated that only a small fraction, about seven to eight individuals per one million, who receive the Covishield coronavirus vaccine may experience…

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April 30, 2024

What Is TTS? Caused By Covishield Vaccine

AstraZeneca, a British pharmaceutical giant, has admitted that its Covid-19 vaccine can result in a rare side effect known as Thrombosis with Thrombocytopenia Syndrome (TTS). This acknowledgement follows a lawsuit filed against the company, alleging…

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April 23, 2024

Pressure in the womb can influence the baby’s facial features

It’s not just genetics that determine how a baby’s face forms in the womb. Physical pressures experienced by the embryo play a significant role in shaping facial features, according to researchers at…

More sunlight not only boosts Vitamin D levels, it also brings down cholesterol: Study

Despite being a country with abundant sunshine, Vitamin D deficiency is fairly common in India. The country has also seen an increasing trend towards taking Vitamin D supplements, either as prescription medicine…

April 17, 2018

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Why alcohol, sugar lead to thirst decoded

Scientists have identified a hormone that acts on the brain to stimulate thirst in response to sugar and alcohol, thereby preventing dehydration. In the study, published in the journal Cell Metabolism, they…

April 17, 2018

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Sources of Omega-3 acid (salmon and Omega-3 pills)

Omega-3 not as beneficial for dry eye disease as believed

Omega-3 fatty acid found in fish-derived supplements and commonly used to treat dry eye disease is no more effective than placebo at alleviating the condition, a new clinical trial shows. Dry eye…

April 17, 2018

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This is how you can make your teenager gets enough sleep

Increasing academic pressure has increased the time Indian students spend at school or engaged in academic work at home. On top of this technology has entered their lives like never before and…

April 17, 2018

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13 Foods To Lower HbA1c Levels In Diabetics

People with diabetes are supposed to monitor their blood glucose levels at all times. While a blood glucose test tells the levels of your blood glucose on that very day, a HbA1c…

April 17, 2018

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New product may cure dental cavities

Scientists have designed a convenient and natural product that uses proteins to rebuild tooth enamel and treat dental cavities. “Remineralisation guided by peptides is a healthy alternative to current dental health care,”…

April 15, 2018

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Sitting for too long may increase dementia risk: Study

Sitting for too long may increase the risk of dementia in middle-aged adults, according to scientists, including one of Indian origin. In a study published in the journal PLOS One, the researchers…

April 15, 2018

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Menopause symptoms may increase the risk cardiovascular disease

A new study has revealed that severe menopausal symptoms such as sleep disturbance, hot flashes and depression, may increase the risk of developing cardiovascular disease (CVD). According to the study, menopause transition…

April 15, 2018

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Mystery behind rare bone disorder cracked

A new research has found that a certain gene mutation causes ‘dripping candle wax’ bone disease. The new study, led by National Institute of Health, offered potential treatment targets for the rare…

April 15, 2018

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Musk melons ease muscle cramps & prevent kidney stones

Now that summers have swept in, one is constantly on the lookout for a respite from the sweltering heat. Though sugar-loaded soft drinks can offer some relief, they can quench your thirst…

April 15, 2018

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