Category: HEALTH/MEDICINE

PM2.5 exposure may impair cognitive abilities in kids, raise Alzheimer’s risk in adults

New Delhi, Nov 2 (SocialNews.XYZ) Long-term exposure to air pollution particles like PM2.5 can prove to be detrimental to memory…

3 weeks ago

Over 1,600 people vaccinated against Marburg virus disease in Rwanda

Kigali, Nov 2 (SocialNews.XYZ) More than 1,600 people have been vaccinated against the Marburg virus disease in Rwanda, including those…

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VBA chief Prakash Ambedkar undergoes angioplasty in Pune hospital; condition stable

Pune, Nov 1 (SocialNews.XYZ) Vanchit Bahujan Aghadi (VBA) President Prakash Ambedkar on Friday underwent a successful angioplasty procedure at a…

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Rwanda’s response to Marburg virus outbreak showing ‘progress’

Addis Ababa/Kigali, Nov 1 (SocialNews.XYZ) Rwanda is heading in "a good direction" in its efforts to contain the deadly Marburg…

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Monkeypox cases surge over 500 per cent in Africa, affecting 19 countries: Africa CDC

Addis Ababa, Nov 1 (SocialNews.XYZ) Confirmed monkeypox cases in Africa have surged by over 500 per cent this year compared…

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Insomnia therapy in pregnancy can prevent postpartum depression: Study

New Delhi, Nov 1 (SocialNews.XYZ) While poor sleep during pregnancy and after that is common, Canadian researchers suggested cognitive behavioural…

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Limiting sugar consumption early can prevent chronic disease in midlife: Study

New Delhi, Nov 1 (SocialNews.XYZ) A low-sugar diet in pregnancy, which if continued in the first two years of life…

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Australian university to boost South Pacific cancer screening under new initiative

Sydney, Nov 1 (SocialNews.XYZ) A Sydney university has launched a new initiative to boost screening and treatment for cervical cancer…

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India offers high treatment coverage against TB: WHO

New Delhi, Nov 1 (SocialNews.XYZ) India has one of the highest levels of treatment coverage for tuberculosis, among the 30…

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BPL Group Chairman T.P.G. Nambiar passes away, top leaders express condolences

Bengaluru, Oct 31 (SocialNews.XYZ) Consumer electronics and medical device major BPL Group's founder and Chairman T.P.G. Nambiar passed away in…

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Glaucoma drug may help fight against dementia: Study

New Delhi, Oct 31 (SocialNews.XYZ) Animal studies have shown the potential of a drug commonly used to treat glaucoma --…

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Most patients in GB Pant Hospital are from BJP-ruled states: AAP on AB-PMJAY

New Delhi, Oct 31 (SocialNews.XYZ) A day after Delhi’s former Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal criticised the Centre’s Ayushman Bharat scheme,…

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Laos seeks to fight neglected tropical diseases

Vientiane, Oct 31 (SocialNews.XYZ) Laos health officials and development partners discussed enhancing cooperation in multidisciplinary health research on neglected tropical…

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Screening all hospitalised patients can help prevent superbug outbreaks in hospitals: Study

New Delhi, Oct 31 (SocialNews.XYZ) In a bid to curb the rising superbug outbreaks in hospitals, a new study on…

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Australian research links brighter nights to increased risk of death

Canberra, Oct 31 (SocialNews.XYZ) Exposure to bright lights at night and darker days is associated with an increased risk of…

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Cambodia launches measles-rubella vaccination campaign for over 1.5 million children

Phnom Penh, Oct 31 (SocialNews.XYZ) Cambodia on Thursday launched a nationwide measles-rubella (MR) vaccination campaign to protect over 1.5 million…

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S. Korea vows to foster bio sector as new export engine

Seoul, Oct 31 (SocialNews.XYZ) South Korea will foster the bio-industry as a new growth engine for the country's exports by…

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Study shows Covid led to a decline in outdoor activities

New Delhi, Oct 31 (SocialNews.XYZ) A study of 34,000 Americans, published on Thursday, showed that Covid-19 has led to a…

3 weeks ago

US confirms H5N1 bird flu in swine for first time

Los Angeles, Oct 31 (SocialNews.XYZ) H5N1 bird flu has been confirmed in a pig in the United States for the…

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Onions served at McDonald’s are likely source of E. coli outbreak in US: CDC

Los Angeles, Oct 31 (SocialNews.XYZ) Fresh, slivered onions served on Quarter Pounders and other menu items from McDonald's are the…

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