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COVID-19 may alter offspring’s brain development, cause anxious behaviour, study in mice finds

NEW DELHI, Oct 14:  Changes in sperm caused by COVID-19 in a mouse could affect the offspring’s brain development and cause anxious behaviours, a study has found, suggesting that the viral disease may have long-lasting…

New research challenges the idea of a ‘vicious cycle’ between psychological distress, conspiracy beliefs

Auckland(New Zealand), Oct 14: A lot of research has been dedicated to understanding what makes people believe in conspiracies – and how they might be able to climb out of the rabbit hole again. Conspiracies…

Death rates among youth not declining, despite overall drop globally: Lancet study

 NEW DELHI, Oct 13:  Despite overall death rates declining by 67 per cent across the world, mortality rates among young adults have not witnessed a similar pattern due to factors such as suicide, drug overdose…

Vitamin B3 supplement may reduce your risk of skin cancer

London, Oct 12: A major shift is unfolding in the field of skin cancer prevention, ignited by new research showing that an everyday vitamin supplement may prevent many cases of the world’s most frequently diagnosed…

Study in over 100 oral cancer patients finds low awareness of early symptoms, free screenings

New Delhi, Oct 12: A study conducted in over 100 patients of oral cancer — almost all from upper-lower or lower socioeconomic backgrounds — found that all were unaware of early symptoms of the condition,…

Robotic-assisted surgery using ‘da Vinci’ tech can be effective choice for endometrial cancer patients: Study

NEW DELHI, Oct 11:  Robotic-assisted surgery using ‘da Vinci’ technology is linked to lower complication rates, enhanced recovery, shorter hospital stay, and fewer conversions to open surgery in cancer patients, a recent study has found.…

Hours of sunshine received in most of India declined every year during 1988-2018: Study

NEW DELHI, Oct 9:  Most of India could be receiving fewer hours of sunshine in a year, with the Himalayan region and west coast seeing the highest reductions, according to an analysis of trends during…

World Sight Day: Eye health measures could add Rs 3.6 lakh crore to Indian economy, says report

NEW DELHI, Oct 9:  A Rs 22,100 crore investment in eye healthcare measures, such as eye tests in schools and distribution of reading glasses, could unlock Rs 3.6 lakh crore for the Indian economy every…

Ayurvedic cough syrups, home remedies are safe and effective for children: Expert

New Delhi, Oct 8: Amid concerns regarding the quality of cough syrups being administered to children, experts say Ayurvedic remedies are a completely safe and effective alternative. Dr R P Parasher, the national president of…

Health experts stress sunlight, balanced diet to combat vitamin D and B12 deficiencies

RANCHI, Oct 8: A significant number of people in the state are being diagnosed with Vitamin B12 and D deficiencies conditions once considered rare but now alarmingly common, even among younger age groups. Doctors report…