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Hidden belly fat may predict risk of Alzheimer's 20 years before symptoms appear

Hidden belly fat may predict risk of Alzheimer's 20 years before symptoms appear

US researchers have found a link between hidden belly fat and abnormal proteins in the brain -- hallmarks of Alzheimer’s disease

03 December,2024 10:19 AM IST | Mumbai | IANS
Increasing intake of plant protein may help boost your heart health: Study

Increasing intake of plant protein may help boost your heart health: Study

The study, led by researchers at Harvard T.H. Chan School of Public Health, showed that the risk reductions are likely driven by the replacement of red and processed meats with plant proteins and eating more legumes and nuts

02 December,2024 07:34 PM IST | New Delhi | IANS
Early diagnosis, treatment can help 70 pct epilepsy patients lead normal lives

Early diagnosis, treatment can help 70 pct epilepsy patients lead normal lives

The World Health Organization (WHO) estimates that epilepsy affects nearly 50 million people worldwide

02 December,2024 07:19 PM IST | New Delhi | IANS
Common fungal infection may prove deadly in lung disease patients, finds study

Common fungal infection may prove deadly in lung disease patients, finds study

Chronic pulmonary aspergillosis, caused by exposure to airborne spores of the mould Aspergillus, causes gradual scarring of the lungs for months and years

02 December,2024 12:50 PM IST | Mumbai | IANS
Covid virus lurks in skull and brain meninges for years after infection: Study

Covid virus lurks in skull and brain meninges for years after infection: Study

Researchers from Helmholtz Munich and Ludwig-Maximilians-Universitat (LMU) found that SARS-CoV-2 spike protein remains in the brain's protective layers -- the meninges, and the skull's bone marrow for up to four years after infection

01 December,2024 01:01 PM IST | New Delhi | IANS
World AIDS Day: Southeast Asia represents 10 pct of HIV global burden, says WHO

World AIDS Day: Southeast Asia represents 10 pct of HIV global burden, says WHO

The Southeast Asia region, including India, has about 3.9 million people living with HIV (PLHIV), WHO's Regional Director, South-East Asia, Saima Wazed

01 December,2024 08:30 AM IST | New Delhi
How neurodivergent Mumbaikars find friendship, support through these initiatives

How neurodivergent Mumbaikars find friendship, support through these initiatives

Spelling an end to loneliness among neurodivergent children, the city now has a one-of-a-kind app to organise playdates, as well as other initiatives that offer games, sports, and camaraderie—making for happier, more confident kids

01 December,2024 08:10 AM IST | Mumbai | Arpika Bhosale
Drinking water may help prevent kidney stone, lose weight: Study

Drinking water may help prevent kidney stone, lose weight: Study

Researchers, who reviewed 18 studies on benefits of drinking water, found the most evidence related to preventing kidney stones and helping people lose weight

30 November,2024 12:49 PM IST | Mumbai | PTI
PM2.5 exposure may lead to adverse birth outcomes for pregnant women: Study

PM2.5 exposure may lead to adverse birth outcomes for pregnant women: Study

Pregnant women’s exposure to fine particulate air pollution (PM2.5) may alter immune responses, leading to adverse birth outcomes, according to a new study

30 November,2024 12:08 PM IST | Mumbai | IANS
Diwali 2024: Know this before you burst firecrackers

Diwali 2024: Know this before you burst firecrackers

According to a report compiled by Repository Living Sciences using data from 18 stations in Mumbai, the Air Quality Index (AQI) reduced by 17.86 per cent in 2023 as compared to 2022 but remained above the safe level

30 November,2024 11:49 AM IST | Mumbai | Jyoti Shukla

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