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New Delhi, Aug 24 (IANS) Even as global space scientists are working on the concept of colonising Mars, new research has identified materials, like rubber, synthetic fibres, and some polymers that can potentially protect astronauts on the…
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New Delhi, Aug 24 (IANS) Button batteries, used to power several common products at home, can lead to serious injuries and even death among toddlers who ingest them, finds a study. The team from the University of Sydney analysed over 400…
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New Delhi, Aug 24 (IANS) A newly developed portable otoscope -- a tool that offers a constrained view of the surface of the eardrum -- may help doctors identify ear problems better than before, said researchers. An otoscope is a tool that…
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New Delhi, Aug 24 (IANS) People who sleep poorly are likely to experience greater levels of fatty triglycerides -- a type of blood cholesterol -- and abdominal fat that can increase the risk of stroke, heart disease, and other health…
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New Delhi, Aug 24 (IANS) The rising obesity levels in the US may be curbed by ‘new appetite inhibiting drugs’, said Elon Musk on Saturday. The tech billionaire said this as a reply to a user on the social media platform X.com, who stated…
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New Delhi, Aug 24 (IANS) Minor brain injuries at a young age that lead to concussion even for a short period may impact the brain later, and raise the risk of dementia, finds a study. The study, led by researchers at the University of…
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New Delhi, Aug 24 (IANS) Neoadjuvant chemotherapy -- used to shrink tumours before cancer surgery -- can significantly improve treatment outcomes and boost survival rate, said experts here on Saturday. Neoadjuvant chemotherapy is a type of…
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New Delhi, Aug 23 (IANS) Even as food, culture, and climate are extremely linked, governments must take into account the inextricable connections when making decisions about the environment, scientists suggested on Friday. In the study…
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