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Covid infection may up risk of psychiatric disorders: Study
New York, June 7 (IANS) People infected with Covid-19 had a roughly 25 per cent increased risk of developing a psychiatric disorder in the four months following their infection, compared with those who had other types of respiratory tract!-->…
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J&K LG inaugurates UT’s First Maternal and Child Health Conclave
Srinagar, June 6 (IANS) Jammu and Kashmir Lt Governor Manoj Sinha on Monday inaugurated the Union Territory's first Maternal and Child Health Conclave at the SKICC.
On the occasion, he also dedicated paediatric wards, ICUs, and maternal!-->…
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New diabetes drug significant in fight against obesity: Study
London, June 6 (IANS) A weekly intake of a drug, approved to treat Type 2 diabetes, can provide substantial and sustained reductions in body weight, according to a study.
The experimental drug, called tirzepatide, developed by US pharma!-->…
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Novavax’s Covid vax effective, but concerns remain over myocarditis risk: FDA
New York, June 6 (IANS) The US Food and Drug Administration has called Novavax's protein-based vaccine effective against Covid-19, but has flagged concerns over its risk of myocarditis and pericarditis.
Myocarditis is inflammation of the!-->…
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IISc researchers develop alternative mechanism to render SARS-Cov-2 inactive
Bengaluru, June 6 (IANS) The researchers at the Indian Institute of Science (IISc) have developed an alternative mechanism to render viruses like SARS-CoV-2 inactive, the official statement by IISc stated on Monday.
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Can bariatric surgery slash risk of developing cancer & death?
New York, June 6 (IANS) Adults with obesity, who achieve weight loss with bariatric surgery can reduce risk of developing cancer and death related to it, finds a study.
Obesity is a known risk factor for developing cancer and a host of!-->…
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Babies exposed to Covid in womb at risk of neurodevelopmental changes
London, June 6 (IANS) Babies born to mothers who suffered from Covid-19 during pregnancy seem to exhibit differences in neurodevelopmental outcomes at six weeks, according to a preliminary analysis.
Researchers found that babies born to!-->…
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New gene drug improves breast cancer patients’ survival rate
London, June 5 (IANS) Women with a genetic abnormality in their cancer given a new gene drug, combined with hormone therapy, improved their survival rate, according to trial results.
The results, published in the Lancet Oncology journal,!-->…
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