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Pompeii victim was likely a Roman physician who fled Vesuvius with his medical kit still in handArchaeologists in Pompeii discovered a physician who died attempting to escape Mount Vesuvius in 79 AD, taking his medical kit. Modern tech...- What is Americans’ favorite exercise? New study reveals a surprising trend in fitness habitsWalking is widely regarded as the simplest and most sustainable form of physical activity, requiring no equipment or gym access while fitti...
- It is not only about superfoods and exercise: Psychologist reveals the strongest predictor to live to 100 and beyondPsychologist Susan Pinker argues that the strongest predictor of living to 100 is not diet or exercise, but human connection. Drawing on re...
- How much junk food does an average American eat? A simple blood test has the answerScientists have developed a blood test to accurately measure ultra-processed food consumption, overcoming limitations of traditional method...
- How Gorillas could help humans fight superbugs, develop groundbreaking medicines for infectionsResearchers in Gabon have discovered that gorillas consume plants with medicinal properties, which are also used by local traditional heale...
- 9 of 46 associations of IMA led by women, only one female president since its start: StudyResearch found that only nine out of 46 sub-associations in the Indian Medical Association (IMA) are led by women, reflecting insufficient ...
- Hormonal contraceptives increase the risk of breast cancer, suggests new studyBeware of becoming overdependent on contraceptives!
- Say bye-bye to junk food! Study shows 20-somethings add over 10 yrs to their lives by choosing healthier foodBad dietary habits decrease efficiency levels, affect mood adversely.
- How Covid virus mutates inside a human bodyResearchers from the Technion - Israel Institute of Technology discovered various mutations not included in existing databases and even a n...
- Listen up, moms-to-be: Covid infection can increase pregnancy, birth-related complicationsThe study suggests that vaccination may be useful to protect women and their babies.
- Trying to lose those extra pounds? Weight training may helpResistance training helps people retain muscle mass while people are trying to lose weight.
- Most people infected with novel coronavirus develop symptoms: StudyThe latest study, published in the journal PLOS Medicine, suggests that true asymptomatic cases of SARS-CoV-2 comprise a minority of infect...
- Why you cannot think when it is too hot
- Air conditioning could add to global warming woes: Study
- Potential Zika virus vaccine developedMicrocephaly is a birth defect where a baby's head is smaller than expected when compared to those of the same sex and age.
- Now, a computer programme that can instantly read your mind!Scientists, including one of Indian-origin, have developed a computer software that can decode brain signals and read people's thoughts.
- Diabetes screening in India may be ineffective: StudyDiabetes is becoming increasingly common, particularly in rapidly developing countries like India, but most people with diabetes are unawar...
- New drug combo therapy may treat malaria in children'Artemisinin-naphthoquine drug-combo should be considered for the treatment of uncomplicated malaria in settings where multiple parasite sp...
- Quick evaluation key to fighting TB in India: StudyApproximately 8.6 million people worldwide develop active TB each year. Twenty-five per cent of all diagnosed TB patients are in India.
- Tobacco deaths to surge over next 25 years: WHOTobacco will kill 8.3 million people worldwide in 2030, as smoking-related deaths rise by 53 per cent over the 25 years, according to a Wor...
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