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Silent Strokes Common In Older Patients: Study

Washington: Researchers have found that silent covert strokes are more common than overt strokes in people aged 65 or older who have surgery. While an overt stroke causes obvious symptoms, such as...

19 Aug 2019 3:18 PM GMT

Most Indians Feel Napping May Improve Work Productivity

Bengaluru: A new survey found that most Indians felt napping at work might improve productivity, adding that a nap room could contribute towards better workflow. For the results, Wakefit.co, an...

19 Aug 2019 3:16 PM GMT

Women With Sleep Apnea Have Higher Risk Of Cancer: Study

Washington: Researchers have discovered that women having intense sleep apnea have an increased risk of developing cancer. The study didn't find any causal relationship but elucidated the association...

18 Aug 2019 3:32 PM GMT

Tobacco Epidemic One Of The Biggest Public Health Threats

Kolkata: The tobacco epidemic is one of the biggest public health threats the world has ever faced, killing more than 8 million people a year around the world.More than 7 million of those deaths are...

18 Aug 2019 12:59 AM GMT

14-Year-Old White Tiger Dies Of Tumour In Nehru Zoological Park

Hyderabad: A 14-year-old male white Tiger named Badri died of a tumour at the Nehru Zoological Park here on Friday.According to the park officials, the tiger was being treated for inflammation on the...

18 Aug 2019 12:55 AM GMT

Women With Diabetes Face Increased Risk Of Sleep Disturbance

Washington: Women with diabetes are at a greater risk for sleep disturbances, suggests a study, which was published in the journal -- Menopause. 'The study suggests worse sleep-related symptoms in...

14 Aug 2019 3:35 PM GMT

50-Year-Old Woman Walks After 15 Years

New Delhi: Fifty-year-old Sandhyawati could not walk straight for the last 15 years, she would only crawl reason being a rare rheumatoid arthritis in which her knees were permanently bent. Last...

14 Aug 2019 3:33 PM GMT

Pregnant Transgender Men At Higher Risk Of Depression

New York: Transgender men who become pregnant are at an increased risk of depression and face difficulty getting medical care due to a lack of knowledge among healthcare providers, say researchers. ...

14 Aug 2019 3:32 PM GMT

Air Pollution As Bad As Smoking A Cigarette Pack Per Day

New York: Researchers have found that ozone air pollution which is increasing with climate change can accelerate lung disease as much as that by smoking a pack of cigarettes a day. 'We were...

14 Aug 2019 3:30 PM GMT

Measles Outbreaks Continue To Spread Rapidly Around The World: WHO

Measles outbreaks continue to spread rapidly around the world, according to the latest preliminary reports provided to the World Health Organization (WHO), with millions of people globally at...

13 Aug 2019 9:30 AM GMT

Unable To Keep Blood Sugar Under Control? Include Nuts, Lean Meat & Green Veggies In Your Diet

Washington DC: Eating a low carbohydrate diet having high protein and fat can prove beneficial for persons with type 2 diabetes as it enhances their ability to regulate blood sugar levels, a new...

10 Aug 2019 4:34 PM GMT

Depression Leads To Substance Use During Pregnancy: Study

Washington: Researchers have discovered that depression is the single largest driver of substance use during pregnancy, highlighting the need for greater support for pregnant mothers. It is well...

10 Aug 2019 4:33 PM GMT

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