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India offers high treatment coverage against TB: WHO
New Delhi, Nov 1 (IANS) India has one of the highest levels of treatment coverage for tuberculosis, among the 30 high TB burden countries, revealed a recent report by the World Health Organization (WHO).
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Glaucoma drug may help fight against dementia: Study
New Delhi, Oct 31 (IANS) Animal studies have shown the potential of a drug commonly used to treat glaucoma -- a chronic eye disease -- in fighting against dementia.
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Screening all hospitalised patients can help prevent superbug outbreaks in hospitals: Study
New Delhi, Oct 31 (IANS) In a bid to curb the rising superbug outbreaks in hospitals, a new study on Thursday suggested broader screening of all patients, irrespective of their risk.
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Study shows Covid led to a decline in outdoor activities
New Delhi, Oct 31 (IANS) A study of 34,000 Americans, published on Thursday, showed that Covid-19 has led to a decline in outdoor activities.
The study noted that people are spending nearly an hour less a day doing activities outside the!-->…
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Britain’s King Charles, Queen Camilla take private rejuvenation break in Bengaluru
Bengaluru, Oct 30 (IANS) Britain's King Charles III and Queen Camilla visited a health centre in Bengaluru during their four-day rejuvenation break on a strictly private visit with media coverage avoided for security reasons, official!-->…
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Study finds gene linked to increased risk of flu & Covid in Oceania’s indigenous…
Sydney, Oct 30 (IANS) Australian researchers have identified a previously unknown gene that influences the immune defence among indigenous people across Oceania, according to research published on Wednesday.
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Most people unaware obesity can raise 20pc lifetime risk of pancreatic cancer: Study
New Delhi, Oct 30 (IANS) Even as pancreatic cancer rates are rising among people under age 50, a new study on Wednesday showed that most people are unaware that obesity can increase the lifetime risk of pancreatic cancer by 20 per cent.
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Late menopause may raise risk of asthma in women: Study
New York, Oct 30 (IANS) While earlier age menopause is known to be detrimental to a woman’s health, a new study on Tuesday showed that a later age at natural menopause can pose a greater risk for asthma.
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