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Antibiotic-resistant MRSA strain can jump from pigs to humans: Study
London, June 28 (IANS) A highly antibiotic-resistant strain of the superbug methicillin resistant Staphylococcus aureus, or MRSA, which emerged in pigs in the last 50 years, has the potential to spread to humans, finds a new study.
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‘Hitch-hiking’ viruses can survive on microplastics in freshwater: Study
London, June 28 (IANS) Scientists have proven for the first time that viruses can survive and remain infectious by binding themselves to plastics in freshwater -- raising concerns about the potential impact on human health.
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Explained: How Covid virus uses body’s fat cells to replicate
New York, June 28 (IANS) SARS-CoV-2, the virus that causes Covid-19, undertakes a massive takeover of the body's fat-processing system, creating cellular storehouses of fat that empower the virus to hijack the body's molecular machinery and!-->…
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Parliamentary panel discusses ‘affordability of cancer treatment’ for 2nd day
New Delhi, June 28 (IANS) The Parliamentary Committee on Health and Family Welfare will discuss the 'affordability of cancer treatment' for the second day in a row.
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Covid spiked mental health issues in marginalised kids in India: Report
New Delhi, June 28 (IANS) While the Covid-19 pandemic was hard for all, children belonging to the most marginalised section in India were the worst affected as it led to their increased isolation, affecting their mental health!-->…
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Delhi doctors treat 9-yr-old Iraqi girl with rare blood disorder
New Delhi, June 27 (IANS) Doctors here gave a new lease of life to a 9-year-old girl from Iraq who was suffering from a rare disease called Diamond Blackfan anaemia (DBA).
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Intermittent fasting may help heal nerve damage: Study
London, June 27 (IANS) Intermittent fasting helps change the activity of gut bacteria and increase their ability to recover from nerve damage, according to a study conducted in mice.
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