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Role of vitamins and minerals in fighting against viral infections and boosting immunity
New Delhi : One of the most difficult eras in human history, Covid-19, arose. Globally, the pandemic caused unprecedented health crises, economic turbulence, and societal unrest.Communities confronted isolation, and healthcare systems were…
Psychological stress hampers male potency: BHU Study
Uttar Pradesh : A study conducted by the researchers of the department of Zoology, Institute of Science, Banaras Hindu University (BHU) has found that psychological stress caused by lifestyle and other factors could also play havoc with a…
Indian study shows how Covid accelerates progression of dementia
New Delhi : Infection with SARS-CoV-2 has a significant impact on cognitive function in patients with preexisting dementia, according to new research led by health experts from West Bengal.Since the first wave of Covid-19, neurologists have…
1 in 6 people globally affected by infertility: WHO
Geneva : Around 17.5 per cent of the adult population roughly 1 in 6 worldwide experience infertility in their lifetime, according to a new report published on Tuesday by the World Health Organization (WHO).The report shows limited…
Study suggests periodic boosters to keep Covid-19 in check
New York : Updated Covid booster shots will be important for shoring up population immunity as new variants emerge, suggests a study.However, the trick is to target a variant for the booster that is so different from the original strain of…
Early menopause can make women prone to Alzheimer’s: Study
New York : Women who have an early menopause may be at high risk of developing Alzheimer's disease, but those who were prescribed hormone therapy around the age of menopause onset did not show increased risk, finds a study.
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A glass of wine daily may not kill you: Study
Toronto : While overindulgence could dig you an early grave, a daily alcoholic drink may neither be harmful nor offer any health benefits, according to a new study of 4.8 million people.The benefits and drawbacks of alcohol have been much…
Mediterranean diet can reduce death from heart attack in high risk patients
New York : Mediterranean and low fat dietary programmes reduce the likelihood of death and heart attack in patients at heightened risk of cardiovascular disease, finds the first comparative review based on randomised trials of seven popular…
Novel drug offers hope for heart failure, sleep apnoea patients
Wellington : Researchers have developed a novel drug that has shown promise for alleviating heart failure and sleep apnoea a sleep disorder in which breathing repeatedly stops and starts.The team from University of Auckland in New Zealand…
8,000 steps at least once a week can avert death risk : Study
New York : Walking 8,000 steps -- about four miles (6.4 kilometres) -- one or two days a week may significantly reduce the risk of an early death, according to a study. While regular exercise is known to lower mortality risk, the study…