Health-Lifestyle

New York, Aug 2 (IANS) People who eat the highest amounts of ultra-processed foods like soft drinks, chips and cookies may have a higher risk of developing dementia than those who eat the lowest amounts, says a new study. The study,…
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San Francisco, Aug 2 (IANS) Employees at Apple's corporate offices will now have the option of wearing a face mask or not while at work as the tech giant is dropping its mask mandates for corporate employees at "most locations". The move…
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New Delhi, Aug 1 (IANS) Monkeypox cases are spreading unchecked in India, and the stigma attached to the disease is likely hindering the testing process in the country, health experts said on Monday. The monkeypox outbreak, which was first…
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Toronto, Aug 1 (IANS) The proliferation of single-use plastic products -- masks, disposable gloves, testing kits and hygienic wipes -- which rose sharply throughout the Covid-19 pandemic, has significantly affected the environment as well…
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London, Aug 1 (IANS) While restrictions invoked to curb the transmission of Covid-19 hit the mental health of women, young adults the most, closure of the workplace actually boosted people's mental well-being during the pandemic, according…
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Bengaluru, Aug 1 (IANS) Increasing incidence of lung cancer among non-smokers has become a matter of concern in the country, as per health experts. To raise awareness about lung cancer, August 1 every year is observed as the World Lung…
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New Delhi, Aug 1 (IANS) In the last 24 hours, India reported 16,464 new Covid-19 cases and 39 deaths, the Union Health Ministry said on Monday. The new fatalities increased the nationwide death toll to 5,26,396. The active caseload has…
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London, July 31 (IANS) Plant-based dietary alternatives to animal products are better for the environment and for human health, according to a study. The study, published in the journal Future Foods, argued that because these foods are…
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