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Could a simple blood test predict depression before symptoms appear? Here's what scientists claimA new blood test tracking immune cell aging may offer an objective way to detect depression before symptoms manifest. Research indicates th...- Scientists found a shockingly simple way to predict your lifespan — here's how to test yourselfNew research indicates that stronger grip strength and the ability to easily stand from a chair are powerful predictors of a longer, health...
- Eight Hantavirus cases reported; three dead, six confirmed Andes Virus: WHOEight Hantavirus cases have been reported, with three deaths. Six cases are confirmed as Andes virus. The World Health Organization assesse...
- Infant mortality higher than usual in US after abortion ban, claims studyInfant mortality rates in the U.S. rose by 7% following the Supreme Court's 2022 decision to overturn Roe v. Wade, according to a JAMA Pedi...
- Don't worry, your mobile phone won't give you brain cancer, says new WHO reportA World Health Organization review has found no link between mobile phone use and an increased risk of brain cancer. Covering studies from ...
- Coronavirus: Scientists from 4 BRICS nations to carry out genomic sequencing, mathematical modellingA whole-genome sequencing is required for the identification of genetic mutations and recombinations of the virus, while epidemiological st...
- COVID-19: Consortium of four Indian cities funded for enhanced genome surveillanceEstablished with support and seed funding from Rockefeller Foundation, the new effort will track the emergence of viral variants correlated...
- Provide COVID-19 vaccines for free as health emergency needs public financing, says expert"Vaccination should be free because any public health emergency, particularly of an infectious disease, requires public financing to suppor...
- Covid-19 deaths could top 18,000 in India, says public health expertThe country is still in the ascending limb of the epidemic, said Prof D Prabhakaran, Director, Centre for Control of Chronic Conditions (CC...
- Doctors suggest having fruits could help keep coronavirus at bayIt is always better for Vegetarians or non-Vegetarians to have a lot of fresh fruit and vegetable .
- South African Indian-origin couple wins top US award for AIDS researchSalim Abdool Karim and Quarraisha Abdool Karim received the award from the Institute for Human Virology (IHV) in US.
- Air pollution may increase diabetes risk, says new studyAir pollution exposure at the place of residence increases the risk of developing insulin resistance as a pre-diabetic state of type 2 diab...
- Indian-origin researcher to lead US varsity's cancer centre"As a biostatistician and epidemiologist, I can bring a lot to this role," a university release quoted Mukherjee as saying.
- Working over eight hours a day raises stroke risk by 33%The study clearly shows that the longer people worked, the higher their chances of a stroke.
- Blood, urine tests can guage genetic risk for prostrate cancerMen ranked in the highest percentiles for risk in the study have a prostate cancer risk comparable to the breast cancer risk among women.
- Exposure to light while sleeping can make you fat: StudyBody mass index, waist-hip ratio, waist-height ratio and waist circumference in women increased with increasing exposure to light at night.
- Climate change could push up the risk of bird fluClimate change could pose high risk of avian flu virus transmission in wild birds, a new study has warned.
- No link between mobiles and brain cancer, reports a new studyExtensive research has also not established any biological mechanism by which radio frequency fields from mobile phones could cause cancer.
- McDonald's, Burger King now 'serving healthier foods'McDonald's, Burger King and Wendy's are some of the fast food chains moving towards healthier foods, as per a new study.
- Why SMSing can be a painExcessive text messaging among youngsters can put them at increased risk of suffering from neck and shoulder pain, say researchers.
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