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African Swine Fever Outbreak: Mizoram, Tripura, Meghalaya impose curbs
Aizawl/Agartala/Shillong, April 27 (IANS) After the outbreak of highly-contagious African Swine Fever (ASF) and killing of thousands of pigs in Mizoram, Tripura and Meghalaya, the authorities in the three northeastern states have issued!-->…
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Why kids across US, Europe are suffering from hepatitis
New Delhi, April 27 (IANS) Health officials are racing to investigate the sudden surge in cases of hepatitis or liver inflammation among young children in Canada, the US and several countries of Europe.
Hepatitis is an inflammatory!-->…
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World’s first tiny brain implant aims to reverse Parkinson’s symptoms
London, April 27 (IANS) In a world first, UK doctors have implanted a device into a brain to reverse the symptoms of Parkinson's disease.
Surgeons at Southmead Hospital in Bristol used a tiny deep brain stimulation (DBS) device to override!-->…
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Women more likely to have asthma attacks, deaths than men: Report
London, April 27 (IANS) Women with asthma who are going through puberty, pregnancy or are menstruating, are at higher risk of severe asthma attacks and deaths due to the lung disease, according to a report.
The study -- conducted by a!-->…
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Ahmedabad’s Covid-19 response features in UN disaster report
New Delhi, April 27 (IANS) Heritage City of Ahmedabad's response during Covid-19 disaster during 2020 was a result of historical socio-economic realities and recurrence of a similar outbreak would lead to comparable consequences if these!-->…
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How pandemic restrictions impacted mental health in countries: Lancet
Toronto, April 27 (IANS) While countries prioritised stricter policies that attempted to control Covid-19 transmission, restrictions on daily routine life with lockdowns had a significant impact on mental health during the pandemic,!-->…
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75% reduction in meat consumption can help beat climate change: Study
London, April 26 (IANS) A global decline of at least 75 per cent in meat eating patterns may help beat climate change, claims a new study.
Researchers at University of Bonn in Germany stated that every citizen in the European Union consumes!-->…
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New ‘on demand’ contraceptive pill a promising candidate
New York, April 26 (IANS) US fertility experts have developed a new combination of drugs that has emerged as a "promising candidate" for an on-demand contraceptive pill.
The combination of ulipristal acetate, currently used as emergency!-->…
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