Post-coronavirus complications, also called long Covid syndrome, induce more symptoms in women than men, a new study has found. 
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The study found that 91% of patients, who were followed up for five months on average, continued to experience Covid-19 symptoms. Breathlessness was the most common symptom of long Covid-19, followed by fatigue

Livemint

Long Covid More Severe In Women Than Men, Suggests Study - Mint

Exposure to air pollutants increases the risk of a COVID infection in young adults, according to a study published in the scientific journal JAMA Network Open.
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Exposure to air pollutants increases the risk of a COVID infection in young adults, according to a study published in the scientific journal JAMA Network Open.

The European Scientist

Air pollution increases risk of getting COVID-19 in young adults - The European Scientist

A woman receives a booster shot of a COVID-19 vaccine at Taipei main station, Taiwan, January 24, 2022. Photo: Reuters/Ann Wang/File Photo
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While current vaccines are effective at preventing severe disease, the next phase of vaccine development will need to focus on triggering long-lived antibody response.

Thewire.in

Why We Can't 'Boost' Our Way Out of the COVID-19 Pandemic in the Long Term – The Wire Science - The Wire Science

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Pain Medicine is a relatively new medical specialty that deals with the comprehensive management of chronic pain. Chronic pain refers to any pain condition that lasts more tha… [+6986 chars]

Pain Medicine is a relatively new medical specialty that deals with the comprehensive management of chronic pain. Chronic pain refers to any pain condition that lasts more than 3 months.

Keralakaumudi.com

Let's manage pain, learn about 'Pain Medicine' - LIFESTYLE - GENERAL - Kerala Kaumudi 

For years now, we’ve continued to debate whether salt is actually “bad” for our health. And in discussing healthy diet and lifestyle choices with both my ER patients and friends alike, the common thr… [+3565 chars]

We've long debated how bad salt really is in our diet. Table salt, however, is not actually the problem. Sodium and processed foods are the danger.

USA Today

We've long been told salt is bad for you. Is it really? - USA TODAY

Having good cholesterol or high-density lipoprotein (HDL) in the body is essential to health as it may protect the brain and keep Alzheimer's disease at bay, according to a recent study.
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Having good cholesterol or high-density lipoprotein (HDL) in the body is essential to health as it may protect the brain and keep Alzheimer's disease at bay, according to a recent study. Researchers from University of Southern California's (USC) Keck School o…

THE WEEK

Good HDL cholesterol may keep Alzheimer's away: study - The Week

COVID-19 causing coronavirus belongs to a large family of viruses called coronavirus. As per the information available on the website of the CDC, some coronaviruses cause cold-like illnesses in peopl… [+728 chars]

The US health agency recently revealed that a variant of COVID witnessed majorly in mink in 2020 had infected at least four Americans.

The Times of India

CDC confirms 4 Americans got Coronavirus from Mink; here is all you need to know about the first animal-to-human transmission of COVID virus - Times of India

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Helsinki [Finland], April 21 (ANI): According to a new study by the University of Helsinki, minor genetic differences can affect the ability to utilize the ener… [+3713 chars]

Helsinki [Finland], April 21 (ANI): According to a new study by the University of Helsinki, minor genetic differences can affect the ability to utilize the energy of various nutrients.

ANI News

Genetic differences can affect ability to utilize energy of various nutrients: Report - ANI News

A new Johns Hopkins Medicine study that surveyed a racially diverse group of more than 8,000 women has added to evidence that following a Mediterranean-style diet could lower the risk of preeclampsia… [+4835 chars]

A new Johns Hopkins Medicine study that surveyed a racially diverse group of more than 8,000 women has added to evidence that following a Mediterranean-style diet could lower the risk of preeclampsia by at least 20%.Preeclampsia is a potentially leth

India Education Diary

Johns Hopkins University: Mediterranean-Style Diet Further Linked to Reduced Risk of Preeclampsia in Pregnant Women of All Races - India Education Diary

In proof-of-concept experiments, Johns Hopkins Medicine scientists say they have successfully cultivated human muscle stem cells capable of renewing themselves and repairing muscle tissue damage in m… [+4568 chars]

In proof-of-concept experiments, Johns Hopkins Medicine scientists say they have successfully cultivated human muscle stem cells capable of renewing themselves and repairing muscle tissue damage in mice, potentially advancing efforts to treat muscle

Johns Hopkins University: Lab Grown, Self-Sustainable Muscle Cells Repair Muscle Injury and Disease, Mouse Study Shows - India Education Diary

The long term impact of Covid is truly taking a new meaning. According to a recent study conducted by the University of Missouri (MU) researchers, patients who suffered from pneumonia during their Co… [+1679 chars]

Those with Covid pneumonia have higher risk of dementia than others.

Did you have pneumonia during Covid infection? You may be at a great risk of dementia, says study - Economic Times

London, Researchers in the UK have identified five types of bacteria in urine which may be linked to aggressive prostate cancer. The findings, published in the journal European Urology Oncology, coul… [+3001 chars]

Researchers in the UK have identified five types of bacteria in urine which may be linked to aggressive prostate cancer. The findings, published in the journal European Urology Oncology, could help pave the way for treatments that could target these particula…

Bacteria in urine may signal aggressive prostate cancer: Study - ETHealthWorld

The findings were achieved after a decade of fight for public acceptance, regulatory approvalsPreliminary results of an open-air study of genetically engineered mosquitoes — with an aim to suppress a… [+3671 chars]

The findings were achieved after a decade of fight for public acceptance, regulatory approvals

Down To Earth Magazine

Genetically modified mosquitoes for controlling vector-borne diseases? Successful trial gives hope - Down To Earth Magazine

The weight-loss idea is quite appealing: Limit your eating to a period of six to eight hours each day, during which you can have whatever you want.
Studies in mice seemed to support so-called time-r… [+5057 chars]

Research carried out in China included 139 people with obesity

The Irish Times

Study finds no benefit to restricting diet by time of the day - The Irish Times

Inhaling harmful nanoparticles during pregnancy can cause them to escape the lungs and enter the placenta, resulting in babies with low birth weights, according to a study.
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Nanoparticles are particles between 1 and 100 nanometers wide and are found in thousands of common products such as sunscreens, pharmaceuticals and sports equipment. - Articles from The Weather Channel | weather.com

The Weather Channel

During Pregnancy, Inhaled Nanoparticles Can Enter the Placenta from Lungs, Cause Low Birth Weight in Babies: Study | The Weather Channel - Articles from The Weather Channel | weather.com - The Weather Channel

As COVID-19 cases rise in Delhi, here's what experts have to say on Omicron variant, opening of schools, vaccination and more

Intermittent fasting decreases glucose concentration and increases fatty acid oxidation which helps the body break down stored fats.

Zoom

Intermittent fasting is not for all, experts list health problems that could worsen on this diet - Times Now

While sugary foods and sweets uplift our moods like nothing else, it isnt hidden from anyone that sugar is more harmful than beneficial. Excessive processed sugar consumption can cause chronic health… [+1943 chars]

To help you make better diet choices and yet continue enjoying the same sweetness, here are 5 healthy substitutes to processed sugar that not only make your food tasty but also have their own health benefits.

News18

Worried About Your Family’s Health Due to White Sugar? Here Are Some Amazing Healthy Alternatives - News18

Prime News, National, Karnataka, Health, Disease, Mysuru, April 21:- Liver cancer is rising because of an unhealthy lifestyle, said Dr M S Vishveshwara, Chief Radiation Oncologist and Medical Superin… [+2215 chars]

Prime News, National, Karnataka, Health, Disease, Mysuru, April 21:- Liver cancer is rising because of an unhealthy lifestyle, said Dr M S Vishveshwara, Chief Radiation Oncologist and Medical Superint

Citytoday.news

Liver cancer is increasing because of unhealthy lifestyle – Mysuru Today - citytoday

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Mosquito-borne diseases are infectious diseases that are spread by the bite of infected mosquitoes carrying the pathogens.

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Health officials say they have detected more cases of a mysterious liver disease in children that was first identified in Britain, with new infections spreading to Europe and the U.S.Last week, Briti… [+2340 chars]

British officials reported 74 cases of hepatitis, or liver inflammation, found in children since January.

The Indian Express

Puzzling outbreak of liver disease in kids spreads to EU, US - The Indian Express

Researchers at the University of Oklahoma are testing an experimental treatment for metastatic cancer focusing on pancreatic cancer. Metastasis, the condition when cancer cells spread beyond the orig… [+3107 chars]

Researchers at the University of Oklahoma are testing an experimental treatment for metastatic cancer focusing on pancreatic cancer.

Researchers test an experimental treatment for metastatic cancer - News-Medical.Net

mRNA vaccine technology is a field full of promise – as well as unanswered questions – for communities living with the burden of the world’s most deadly infectious diseases.
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mRNA vaccine technology is a field full of promise – as well as unanswered questions – for communities living with the burden of the world’s most deadly infectious diseases.

Revolutionary mRNA vaccine technology: History, facts and the future - News-Medical.Net

At the moment were born, each of us is seeded with trillions of bacteria cells that live and thrive on our skin. These cells form whats known as our skin microbiome. The exact makeup of each persons … [+7887 chars]

More and more hygiene products are claiming to be ‘microbiome friendly’ but how important is our skin microbiome, and can an out-of-whack bacterial community lead to conditions like eczema and dry skin?

BBC Focus Magazine

“Microbiome friendly” beauty products: Do they work? - BBC Science Focus Magazine

With too many Omicron sub-variants circulating at the moment, eminent virologist Trevor Bedford pointed out we are likely to see more impactful sublineages of the variant in the recent future. He fur… [+2338 chars]

Noting that Omicron emerged as three distinct lineages BA.1, BA.2 and BA.3, he said that despite the head start of BA.1, we've seen BA.2 overtake BA.1 across the world over the course of January to April.

More Impactful Omicron Sublineages: Virologist Explains 3 Ways Covid Variant Is Evolving | Mint - Mint

Here are some healthy breakfast options that can control your blood sugar levels; read on
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Here are some healthy breakfast options that can control your blood sugar levels; read on

Asianetnews.com

Breakfast that can control your 'blood sugar' levels: protein to fibre-rich fruits and more - Asianet Newsable 

The binding responses and temporal dynamics of antibodies elicited against the severe acute respiratory syndrome coronavirus 2 (SARS-CoV-2) due to vaccination must be fully understood to design futur… [+5626 chars]

A new study published in PLoS ONE characterizes the antibody response to BNT162b2, the Pfizer-BioNTech COVID-19 vaccine

Antibody response to Pfizer-BioNTech COVID-19 vaccine over 6 months - News-Medical.Net

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Cardiovascular disease risk factors, like high blood pressure, diabetes, obesity and smoking, are believed to play key roles in the likelihood of developing cognitive decline, dementia, and Alzheimer’s disease. A new study suggests that people who accumulate …

EurekAlert

Faster accumulation of cardiovascular risk factors linked to increased dementia risk - EurekAlert

Francis Collins retired as head of the NIH in December.Credit: Saul Loeb/Getty
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From innovation to workforce diversity, scientists are eager for change at the world’s largest funder of biomedical research.

Nature.com

Four lessons from the pandemic to reboot the NIH - Nature.com

Respiratory viruses like influenza and other viruses are mostly active in March and April. Every year students would fall ill in these two months and we call it seasonal flu, he said.
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Greater Kashmir

Flu among school children | Experts allay COVID fears - Greater Kashmir

The Prefecture of Fortaleza will keep two health posts in operation this Thursday (21/04), Holiday of Tiradentes, exclusively for routine vaccination. The Paulo Marcelo and Messejana stations will be… [+1451 chars]

The Prefecture of Fortaleza will keep two health posts in operation this Thursday (21/04), Holiday of Tiradentes, exclusively for routine vaccination. The Paulo Marcelo and Messejana stations will be open from 7:30 am to 4:30 pm. Health posts open for routine…

Playcrazygame.com

Check out the operation of health care this Thursday (21/04) - Play Crazy Game

Vitamin D has been all the rage lately, and it’s easy to see why. The sunshine vitamin delivers many health benefits, such as strengthening bones, elevating your mood, and bolstering the immune syste… [+5902 chars]

Here are four surprising facts about taking Vitamin D supplements that doctors want you to know, supported by research.

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4 Facts Doctors Need You to Know About Taking Vitamin D - The Beet

The prevalence of autoimmune disease surpasses 5% and yields a high burden. Most autoimmune diseases are more common in women during their childbearing years. 
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Infants born to mothers with autoimmune disease had a 16% higher risk of being diagnosed with a mental disorder compared with those who were not prenatally exposed to maternal autoimmune diseases.

Hcplive.com

Maternal Autoimmune Disease Linked to Higher Risk of Mental Disorders in Offspring - MD Magazine

Cancer survivors who experience medical financial hardship have a higher risk of dying than survivors who do not experience the same hardship, concludes a study involving a nationally representative … [+4455 chars]

Cancer survivors who experience medical financial hardship have a higher mortality risk than survivors who do not, and most of these woes are related to having no insurance or not enough insurance.

Medscape

Cancer Survivors With Financial Woes Have Higher Risk of Dying - Medscape

Parkinsons disease is a neurological movement disorder. The disease starts slowly and worsens with time and is incurable. People start facing this problem because there is an area of the brain called… [+3132 chars]

Parkinson’s disease is a nervous system disease that affects the person’s body movement and restricts them from performing routine activities. It varies from person to person and affects their well-being.

India TV News

Signs and symptoms that indicate onset of Parkinson's disease and should NOT be overlooked - India TV News

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From a new poll, about one-third of parents said their child is a picky eater and one-third didn't think their children eat enough fruits and vegetables.

WebMD

Over Half of American Parents Give Their Picky Eaters Supplements - WebMD

When a parent develops cancer, children and adolescents are more likely to miss school, visit emergency departments, and experience negative mental health consequences, a new study shows.
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Children of patients with cancer experience a variety of physical, mental, and financial challenges, and need more support than the healthcare system currently provides.

Parents' Cancer Can Have 'Devastating Effects' on Children - Medscape

Paralysis describes complete or partial weakness of the body or part of the body. It can occur suddenly or gradually as a result of conditions that affect the brain, spinal cord, or nerves.
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Paralysis is weakness of part of the body, and it usually signals serious damage to the brain, spinal cord, or nerves of the body.

Verywellhealth.com

Paralysis: Symptoms, Causes, and Treatment - Verywell Health

Extreme heat can dehydrate the body quickly in diabetic people. A balanced diet can cool it down effectively. Here's an alert for people with diabetes, the scorching heat dehydrates more easily and q… [+3149 chars]

Extreme heat can dehydrate the body quickly in diabetic people. A balanced diet can cool it down effectively.

Healthy tips to take care this summer for people with diabetes - Asianet Newsable 

According to a new study, exosomes, or small bubbles that transport molecules from one cell to another, can be effective vehicles for delivering cancer treatments to tumours. The findings of the stud… [+712 chars]

According to a new study, exosomes, or small bubbles that transport molecules from one cell to another, can be effective vehicles for delivering cancer treatments to tumours.

Devdiscourse

Study finds cellular exosomes could improve the delivery of anticancer drugs to tumours - Devdiscourse

According to a research article published recently in eLife, researchers have discovered a mechanism that highlights how fine air pollution particles may lead to lung cancer. 
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According to a research article published recently in eLife, researchers have discovered a mechanism that enlightens how fine air pollution particles may lead to lung cancer.

AZoCleantech

Study Shows Link Between Air Pollution and Lung Cancer Susceptibility - AZoCleantech

Irritable bowel syndrome is a condition that affects around 10% of people around the world. So, when Turkish Gastroenterology Association made a statement about the syndrome and its treatment as part… [+1852 chars]

Irritable bowel syndrome is a condition that affects around 10% of people around the world. So, when Turkish Gastroenterology Association made a statement...

Daily Sabah

Turkish Gastroenterology marks irritable bowel syndrome month | Daily Sabah - Daily Sabah

People infected with Delta variant of SARS-CoV-2 remain susceptible to Omicron which proves the latter's immune evasion potential post natural infection and vaccination, a new ICMR study has shown.
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People infected with Delta variant of SARS-CoV-2 remain susceptible to Omicron which proves the latter's immune evasion potential post natural infection and vaccination, a new ICMR study has shown. In the study done on a healthcare professional infected durin…

ICMR study shows immune evasion potential of Omicron post natural infection, vaccination - The Week

Your daily dose of Vitamin C can fix everything!
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Your daily dose of Vitamin C can fix everything! Vitamin C has gained much attention in today’s world for its magical properties. Be it immunity enhancement, glowing skin or protection against disease

VENTS Magazine

Top Vitamin C sources in our daily routine - - VENTS Magazine

Iron deficiency is more common than you may think. Iron deficiency is caused by a lack of iron in the body. If you don't have enough iron in your body, your body might not make enough hemoglobin in r… [+3858 chars]

Here's a guide on how to live with anaemia. What foods to eat, what foods to avoid & how to exercise.

NDTV News

Iron deficiency: What to Eat, What To Avoid & How To Exercise - NDTV Doctor

Excessive weight can significantly contribute to a woman’s chances of developing womb cancer. A new paper places the increased risk per extra body mass index (BMI) unit at twice that of previous esti… [+4537 chars]

A healthy, balanced diet and active lifestyle can help drastically reduce the risk of a womb cancer diagnosis.

ZME Science

Excessive weight can almost double the risk of developing endometrial cancer — and we’re pinpointing why - ZME Science

Infertility history linked with increased risk of heart failure: Study - A new study finds that a history of infertility is associated with an increased risk of heart failure. Published in the Journal of the American College of Cardiology, researchers from Ma…

DNA India

Infertility history linked with increased risk of heart failure: Study - DNA India

Study finds male sex hormones as new target for cancer immunotherapy

Telangana Today

Study finds male sex hormones as new target for cancer immunotherapy - Telangana Today

The state of Piauí showed a growth of 489.3% in dengue cases, compared to the same period in 2021. The numbers of Chikungunya also increased by 3,009.5% compared to the same period last year. The dat… [+4604 chars]

The state of Piauí showed a growth of 489.3% in dengue cases, compared to the same period in 2021. The numbers of Chikungunya also increased by 3,009.5% compared to the same period last year. The data are from the bulletin of the 13th Epidemiological Week of …

Jaicós registers 63 cases of chikungunya and dengue and the secretariat alerts the population to care – Ci ... - Play Crazy Game

Multiple sclerosis (MS) is an autoimmune inflammatory disorder of the central nervous system (CNS) characterized by demyelination and variable degrees of axonal loss. Jean-Martin Charcot (1825-1893),… [+29731 chars]

Multiple sclerosis (MS) is an autoimmune inflammatory illness that affects the central nervous system (CNS) when the body's immune system attacks its tissue. It is characterized by demyelination and varying degrees of axonal loss. This article has compiled va…

Cureus.com

Multiple Sclerosis and Autoimmunity: A Veiled Relationship - Cureus

image: In this graphic, the images represent lipid metabolism in fruit flies fed different diets. The color coding tracks different rates of lipid turnover. White areas, for example, are labeled at "… [+6393 chars]

For the first time, researchers have visually monitored, in high resolution, the timing and location of fat storage within the intact cells of fruit flies. The new optical imaging tool from the lab of bioengineering professor Lingyan Shi at the University of …

Bioengineers visualize fat storage in fruit flies - EurekAlert

The immune system helps prevent and recover from various infections and diseases. Strong immunity is pivotal for the prevention and complete recovery from COVID-19.
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Strong immunity is pivotal for the prevention and complete recovery from COVID-19. Here are eight tips to boost your immunity and reduce your risk of serious COVID-19 illness.

MedicineNet

8 Tips To Keep Your Immune System Healthy With COVID-19 - MedicineNet

We spoke to Dr. Rajiv Lochan J, Lead Consultant - HPB and Liver Transplantation Surgery, Manipal Hospital Old Airport Road, Bengaluru who talked about how fatty liver disease causes insulin resistanc… [+4048 chars]

We spoke to Dr. Rajiv Lochan J, Lead Consultant - HPB and Liver Transplantation Surgery, Manipal Hospital Old Airport Road, Bengaluru who talked about how fatty liver disease causes insulin resistance?

Do you have fatty liver? Know how this disease may result in insulin resistance - Asianet Newsable 

While the cholesterol conversation is a deep one, there are a few strong points that we must always consider. 
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The health of our liver is key to how we understand cholesterol. Anyone whose diet is prominently starch, sugar, and grain, which is the bulk of Indian meals in many homes, will have poor liver health, and therefore, elevated lipid markers.

YourStory

Everything you need to know about cholesterol - YourStory

New Delhi: People who are vaccinated against SARS-CoV-2, and have a certain history of psychiatric conditions, have an increased risk of contracting Covid-19, a new study has found. The finding may b… [+5561 chars]

People who are vaccinated against SARS-CoV-2, and have a certain history of psychiatric conditions, have an increased risk of contracting Covid-19, a new study has found.

Abplive.com

Chances Of Covid-19 Breakthrough Infection May Depend On Mental Health: Study - ABP Live

Study shows that patients who had COVID-19 were 40% more likely to develop diabetes in the following 12 months.

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