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Study finds bacteria can accelerate mosquito control, prevent dengue, Zika
New Delhi, Nov 5 (IANS) In a breakthrough research, UK scientists have identified a bacteria that can curb the growth of disease-spreading mosquitoes.
The team from the universities of Exeter and Wageningen showed that mosquito larvae grow!-->…
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Kandhamal mango kernel deaths: Odisha minister meets ailing women at hospital
Bhubaneswar, Nov 4 (IANS) Odisha Health and Family Welfare Minister Mukesh Mahaling on Monday paid a visit to the SCB Medical College and Hospital in Cuttack and enquired about the health condition of the two ailing tribal women who along a!-->…
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‘Hidden’ form of leprosy can silently affect brain, spinal cord: AIIMS Bhubaneswar study
New Delhi, Nov 4 (IANS) A new study by researchers at AIIMS Bhubaneswar on Monday showed a ‘hidden’ form of leprosy can silently affect the brain and spinal cord.
While leprosy is an ancient disease that often leads to disfiguring skin!-->…
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Can air pollution lead to obesity?
New Delhi, Nov 4 (IANS) Poor air quality may not only spike respiratory, cardiac, and mental health issues but can also lead to weight gain and obesity -- a precursor to several diseases, said doctors on Monday, even as the national capital!-->…
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History of concussion may raise mental illness risk in women post-childbirth
New Delhi, Nov 4 (IANS) Women with a history of concussion face a 25 per cent higher risk of having severe mental health issues after childbirth, according to a new study on Monday.
The research, led by a team of Canadian researchers,!-->…
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Niva Bupa’s IPO to open on Thursday, price band fixed at Rs 70-Rs 74
Mumbai, Nov 4 (IANS) Niva Bupa Health Insurance Company on Monday said it has fixed the price band of Rs 70-Rs 74 per equity share of face value Rs 10 each for its maiden initial public offer (IPO).
The IPO will open on Thursday for!-->…
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Sitting over 8 hours daily can raise health risks even after exercise: Study
New Delhi, Nov 4 (IANS) Amid concerns that sitting is the new smoking, a new study showed that being sedentary for over 8.5 hours daily or 60 hours a week while commuting, in office, or at home can make you age faster and raise significant!-->…
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How kidney problems raise risk of strokes
New Delhi, Nov 4 (IANS) Metabolic risk factors such as hypertension, high blood sugar, obesity, and abnormal cholesterol are the major conditions that are linked to kidney problems, and worsen the risk of strokes in patients with kidney!-->…
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