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Akshay Naik 25 January 2024
In a ground-breaking study conducted by the University of Copenhagen, researchers have unveiled a significant link between physical exercise and the enhancement of motor memory.    The findings suggest that individuals, ranging from violinists and surgeons to gamers and those seeking...

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Akshay Naik 12 January 2024
Scientists have now pinpointed how dietary restrictions not only influence the digestive system, but also significantly impact brain ageing, offering potential therapeutic targets for age-related neuro-degenerative diseases.    Restricting calories is known to improve health and...

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IANS 05 January 2024
A US judge has ruled that a lawsuit against social media giant Snap for allegedly facilitating illicit drug deals involving fentanyl that resulted in a series of drug overdoses among young people can proceed.   Last year, relatives of more than 60 young people who died of fentanyl...

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Subhash Chandra Agrawal 29 December 2023
Jan aushadhi kendras are now being opened under Pradhan Mantri Bhartiya Janaushadhi Pariyojna, claiming a huge saving to commoners ranging from 50%-90% on purchase of generic medicines from these about 10,000 centres throughout the country with an average monthly sale of just Rs1.50 lakh per...

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Akshay Naik 26 December 2023
Researchers from Monash University in Melbourne (Australia) have found a compelling association between very irregular sleep patterns and an increased risk of dementia. Although the research does not establish causation, it highlights the importance of sleep regularity in assessing dementia...

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Akshay Naik 15 December 2023
Flaxseeds are highly nutritious and are known for their numerous health benefits. Interestingly, a new study has now revealed that manipulating our gut microbiome with flaxseed components could hold the key in reducing the risk of breast cancer.    Published in the journal...

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Annie Waldman (ProPublica) 13 December 2023
This story was originally published by ProPublica.   A new analysis of Medicare claims by ProPublica and CareSet found that atherectomies, a procedure to treat vascular disease, were performed on about 30,000 patients who had questionable need for them.   Four years ago,...

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Moneylife Digital Team 08 December 2023
Indian Pharmacopoeia Commission (IPC) has issued a drug safety alert about Meftal, a  painkiller, stating that its constituent, mefenamic acid, can cause adverse reactions. Meftal is a commonly used drug for menstrual cramps and rheumatoid arthritis. Meftal is manufactured and sold by Blue...

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IANS 05 December 2023
More than 40 companies manufacturing cough syrups in the country have failed quality tests, a CDSCO report said citing the lab tests conducted in different states in the aftermath of reports linking India-made cough syrups to 141 child fatalities globally.   As per the report released...

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Moneylife Digital Team 04 December 2023
The Union ministry of roads transport & highways (MoRTH) is planning to introduce cashless medical treatment for all injured accident victims across the country within the next three to four months, says Anurag Jain, secretary of MoRTH. He was speaking at the global road safety initiative...

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Moneylife Digital Team 27 November 2023
While upholding an order passed by the Maharashtra state consumer disputes redressal commission, the national consumer disputes redressal commission (NCDRC) directed Akola-based Thirthankar Superspeciality Hospital, Dr Prashant Mulawkar and Dr Rajendra Sonone (anaesthetist) to pay a...

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IANS 24 November 2023
The Union Health Ministry on Friday said it is closely monitoring the reported outbreak of H9N2 cases and clusters of respiratory illness in children in northern China and that India is prepared for any kind of public health exigency.   In a statement, the Ministry of Health and...

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Akshay Naik 16 November 2023
Now even those afflicted by type-2 diabetes can safely lose weight and control their blood sugar levels with intermittent fasting or time-restricted eating, a new study has found.    Published in the journal JAMA Network Open, the study has discovered that participants, who ate only...

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IANS 16 November 2023
The US Federal Trade Commission (FTC) has warned two trade associations and 12 registered dieticians and other online health influencers, warning them about the lack of adequate disclosures in their Instagram and TikTok posts promoting the safety of the artificial sweetener aspartame or the...

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Moneylife Digital Team 10 November 2023
Researchers have found that less than one-third of teachers engage students in complex learning, limiting student opportunities for building critical thinking and problem-solving skills. They have observed that higher engagement from teachers can improve development ofskills that are crucial...

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IANS 09 November 2023
Hundreds of clinics may be using false and misleading statements in online advertising campaigns by offering off-label and unapproved ketamine to treat a variety of mental health and pain conditions, according to researchers.   In the study published in JAMA Network Open, the...

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Akshay Naik 03 November 2023
The benchmark of taking 10,000 steps a day has no proven scientific basis and yet it continues to remain a daily goal for many fitness enthusiasts. Now, a new study has provided scientific evidence to show that most benefits of walking, more specifically those to improve cardiovascular...

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IANS 01 November 2023
High rates of antibiotic resistance have rendered the drugs used to treat common infections in children and babies, ineffective, according to an alarming study published in Lancet South East Asia on Tuesday.   The University of Sydney led study found many antibiotics recommended by...

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Akshay Naik 27 October 2023
The benefits of insoluble fibre, for bowel regularity and overall health, have been known and highly praised by health professionals. New research now suggests even more reasons to prioritise fibre in our regular diet.    Published in Nutrients, this new study from the University of...

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IANS 26 October 2023
After US-based non-profit group Consumer Reports alleged it detected a "concerning" amount of lead and cadmium in popular chocolate brands during tests, the National Confectioners Association (NCA) has said that "chocolate and cocoa are safe to eat".   Consumer Reports tested 48...

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