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Mothers’ exposure to air pollution impact baby’s birth weight
Jerusalem : Pregnant women's exposure to air pollution has been identified as one possible factor for low-birth-weight in babies, which can further lead to poor health outcomes, researchers have shown.The study, published in the journal…
Cancer drugs might be able to target tuberculosis
London : Researchers have found an unexpected link between tuberculosis and cancer, which may lead to new drug treatments for the bacterial disease that kills more than 1.5 million people each year globally.The study, led by researchers at…
Researchers re-engineer red blood cells to trigger immune system against Covid
Toronto : Researchers have teamed up to modify red blood cells to transport viral agents which can safely trigger the immune system to protect the body against SARS-CoV-2, creating a promising new vehicle for vaccine delivery.The new…
Pfizer-BioNTech vax greatly reduces Omicron infection risk among kids: CDC
Washington : Two doses of Pfizer-BioNTech Covid-19 vaccine greatly reduced the risk of Omicron infection among children aged five to 15, according to a study published by the US Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC).Children and…
After cataract, glaucoma major public health issue leading to loss of vision
New Delhi : Glaucoma is a public health issue of major concern globally as it is the second leading cause of vision loss after cataract, said Dr Virat, eye specialist at Lok Nayak Jayaprakash Hospital, on Saturday.World Glaucoma Week is…
Covid now less deadly than flu, says expert
London : Covid-19 now could be less deadly than flu in the UK, infectious diseases expert Professor Paul Hunter said, although he warned another variant could still change this.According to the Daily Mail, government figures indicate the…
Exercise may treat long Covid-induced diabetes, depression
New York : The benefits of exercise on human health have been myriad. Now, research shows that exercise can also break the vicious cycle of inflammation that can lead to developing diabetes and depression months after a person recovers from…
Eating several protein foods together can help lower BP: Study
New York : Finding it hard to regulate your hypertension? Eating a balanced diet, including protein from a variety of sources, may help adults lower the risk of developing high blood pressure, according to new research.Hypertension, or high…
Long-term use of painkillers can damage kidneys: Experts
Gurugram : Long-term use of over-the-counter painkillers is leading to kidney damage among people, doctors here have warned ahead of World Kidney Day.World Kidney Day is a global campaign observed annually on March 10. It is aimed at…
Access to safe abortion critical for health of women and girls: World Health Organization
Geneva : Being able to obtain safe abortion is crucial for women and girls, said the World Health Organization (WHO) on Wednesday.Only around half of all abortions take place under appropriate and safe conditions, while unsafe abortions…