Sleeping

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Sleeping With Light Exposure Leads To Chronic Health Issues: Study

The researchers claimed that being exposed to light at night may be harmful in multiple ways and could lead to chronic diseases. "This is about enough light that you could maybe see your way around, but it's not enough light to really read comfortably," stated a researcher. Notably, the study also concluded that exposure to light at night could disturb our metabolism.

Mon, 04 Apr 2022 - 09:04 AM / by Shaloo Priya

Tags: Health, Lifestyle, Sleep, light, research

Courtesy: NPR

Mushrooms

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Increasing Mushroom Intake May Be Good For Gut Health: Study

Researchers at the University of Massachusetts revealed that mushrooms are loaded with unique dietary compositions. "It's a perfect supplement as a natural whole food to improve the quality of Western-style diets, with the added benefit of improving our overall gut health," stated a researcher.… read-more

Sun, 03 Apr 2022 - 09:01 AM / by Shaloo Priya

Tags: Health, mushrooms, Study, University of Massachusetts, Researchers

Courtesy: News 18

Arindam Gupta

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Arindam Gupta Appointed As Executive Vice President & Head Of PGA Labs: Delhi

As per reports, PGA Labs has appointed Arindam Gupta as the Executive Vice President and Head of its Healthcare, Pharmaceuticals, and Life Sciences verticals. In addition, Gupta will take over the responsibility for driving business development and revenue maximization. Notably, he was an entrepreneur in the MedTech space that paid attention to the growing home healthcare segment with respiratory care equipment and solutions, in India.

Sun, 27 Mar 2022 - 04:20 PM / by Shaloo Priya

Tags: Health, PGA Labs, Arindam Gupta, head, Executive Vice President

Courtesy: The Economic Times

Body Pain-Covid-19

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COVID-19 Associated With Higher Risk Of Neuropathy, Says Researcher

As per researchers, people who were infected with Covid-19 are likely to report pain, numbness, or tingling in their hands and feet in comparison to those who were tested negative against the virus. However, the findings of the study were published in the journal 'Pain'. "Several viral infections, such as HIV and shingles, are associated with peripheral neuropathy because viruses can damage nerves,'' stated a researcher from Washington… read-more

Sat, 26 Mar 2022 - 09:00 PM / by Shaloo Priya

Tags: Health, Lifestyle, Covid-19, RISK, Neuropathy

Courtesy: The Economic Times

WHO-GOI

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India, WHO Inks Pact To Set Up Global Traditional Medicine Centre In Gujarat

The World Health Organization (WHO) and the Government of India, on March 25, signed a deal to set up the Global Centre for Traditional Medicine in Jamnagar, Gujarat. In addition, the initiative aims to harness the potential of traditional… read-more

Sat, 26 Mar 2022 - 04:30 PM / by Shaloo Priya

Tags: WHO, GoI, Gujarat, Global Centre for Traditional Medicine, Health

Courtesy: India Today

Cranberries

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Cranberries Can Elevate Cardiovascular Health, Reveals Study

Consuming cranberries regularly can improve cardiovascular health. In addition, the study was conducted on 45 healthy men who consumed whole cranberry powder everyday or a placebo for one month. The cranberry consumption increased FMD and confirmed dosing, stated the researchers. Notably, Low consumption of fruits and vegetables is one of the common factors for poor cardiovascular health across the globe.

Sat, 26 Mar 2022 - 09:02 AM / by Shaloo Priya

Tags: Health, cranberries, Lifestyle, cardiovascular health, Consumption

Courtesy: News18

Heart Attack

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Artificial Intelligence Tool To Help Predict Heart Attacks

Researchers have developed an artificial intelligence-enabled tool that detects heart attacks in Humans. In addition, a medical test called coronary Computed Tomography Angiography (CTA) captures 3D images of the heart and arteries and shows how much a patient’s arteries have narrowed. In the trial named 'SCOT-HEART', the CTA images correctly predicted heart attack risk for 1,611 people in the course of five years.

Thu, 24 Mar 2022 - 09:11 AM / by Shaloo Priya

Tags: Health, Artificial Intelligence, Researchers, Heart attack, predictions

Courtesy: ANI News

COVID-19

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Government Repeals Disaster Management Act For COVID Containment Measures

The ministry of home affairs revoked provisions of the Disaster Management Act for Covid-19 containment measures. In addition, the order was issued in the wake of improvement of the Covid-19 situation in India. According to the order, the States/UTs may continue to follow the SOPs/advisories that have been or are being issued by the MoHFW for Covid containment measures, vaccination and including observing COVID Appropriate Behaviour.

Wed, 23 Mar 2022 - 06:16 PM / by Shaloo Priya

Tags: National, Health, Disaster Management Act, Covid Containment Measures, Covid-19

Courtesy: Zee News

Malaria Drugs

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Malaria Drug Could Combat Neck Cancer, Finds Study

Researchers of the University of Pittsburgh suggested that the antimalarial drug 'hydroxychloroquine (HCQ)' could treat Neck Cancer. In addition, the drug boosts the effectiveness of chemotherapy against some types of cancer by inhibiting pathways that drive drug resistance. Notably, The researchers are all set to conduct a phase II clinical trial to treat head and neck cancer patients with a combination of hydroxychloroquine and cisplatin… read-more

Mon, 21 Mar 2022 - 09:35 AM / by Shaloo Priya

Tags: Health, Lifestyle, MALARIA DRUG, TREATING, NECK CANCER

Courtesy: ANI News

Nordic Diet

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Nordic Diet Likely To Improve Cholesterol & Blood Sugar, Claims Study

Nordic Diet brings down the risk of cardiovascular disease, type 2 diabetes, and even death, according to a research. In addition, healthy nordic diet is beneficial for low-grade inflammation and lipid profiles. Moreover, the 2013 study was done on 200 participants over 55 years of age dealing with overweight and metabolic syndrome. Notably, the nordic diet includes berries, fish, root vegetables, and rapeseed oil. 

Sun, 20 Mar 2022 - 09:07 AM / by Shaloo Priya

Tags: Health, Lifestyle, Nordic Diet, cholesterol, blood sugar