New Delhi, Nov 4 (SocialNews.XYZ) Amid concerns that sitting is the new smoking, a new study showed that being sedentary for over 8.5 hours daily or 60 hours a week while commuting, in office, or…
New Delhi, Nov 4 (SocialNews.XYZ) Metabolic risk factors such as hypertension, high blood sugar, obesity, and abnormal cholesterol are the major conditions that are linked to kidney problems, and worsen the risk of strokes in…
New Delhi, Nov 4 (SocialNews.XYZ) In a world-first, Swiss scientists have developed 3D cell models using lip cells, an advance that can help develop new treatments for injuries and infections. To date, models using lip…
New Delhi, Nov 4 (SocialNews.XYZ) More than Rs. 1.1 lakh crore has been spent in providing free hospitalisation under the flagship scheme Pradhan Mantri Jan Arogya Yojana (PM-JAY) since its inception in 2018, according to…
Chandigarh, Nov 3 (SocialNews.XYZ) In an act of generosity and commitment, the family of a 23-year-old man who tragically sustained serious injuries and despite efforts by treating doctors at AIIMS Jodhpur could not be saved…
Islamabad, Nov 3 (SocialNews.XYZ) As residents of Lahore gasp for breath under persistent smog with the air quality index mark surpassing 1,000 once again on Sunday, making it the most polluted city in the world,…
Lucknow, Nov 3 (SocialNews.XYZ) The Uttar Pradesh government led by Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath has achieved a significant milestone in the battle against tuberculosis (TB). This shows remarkable success in identifying and treating patients throughout…
New Delhi, Nov 3 (SocialNews.XYZ) Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Sunday highlighted the nation’s achievements in reducing tuberculosis (TB) incidence. In a significant acknowledgment of India’s efforts to eradicate TB, the Prime Minister said that…
New Delhi, Nov 3 (SocialNews.XYZ) Not just genes, a new study has found that socio-economic factors such as education, occupation and wealth can also impact the likelihood of developing cognitive impairment or dementia in later…
New Delhi, Nov 3 (SocialNews.XYZ) Smoking and cardiovascular disease (CVD) risk have a dose-dependent association, with light ex-smokers having a CVD risk similar to that of never-smokers relatively soon after smoking cessation, a new study…
New Delhi, Nov 3 (SocialNews.XYZ) Government interventions in India and Pakistan may be able to curb the illegal practice of crop burning and reduce deadly air pollution in South Asia, a new study has said….
Vienna, Nov 3 (SocialNews.XYZ) Austrian President Alexander Van der Bellen, who is overseeing coalition talks after the country’s September general election, will undergo a routine operation in the next few days, his office said. The…
New Delhi, Nov 2 (SocialNews.XYZ) As north India reels under heavy air pollution, a new study showed that the use of solid fuels like coal, crop residue, and wood for cooking and heating can significantly…
New Delhi, Nov 2 (SocialNews.XYZ) Infection caused by SARS-CoV-2, responsible for the Covid-19 pandemic, can raise the risk for developing dyslipidemia, or high cholesterol by almost 30 per cent, finds a study. The study, led…
Chandigarh, Nov 2 (SocialNews.XYZ) In a significant step towards promoting heart health and preventive care, the Postgraduate Institute of Medical Education and Research (PGIMER) here on Saturday inaugurated a dedicated preventive clinic in the Cardiology…
New Delhi, Nov 2 (SocialNews.XYZ) More than 1.8 lakh pensioners generated their digital life certificates (DLC) on the very first day, even as the government rolled out the largest-ever campaign, the Ministry of Personnel, Public…
New Delhi, Nov 2 (SocialNews.XYZ) Hormonal changes caused during pregnancy can trigger the risk of psoriasis in about 10-20 per cent of women, said health experts on Saturday. Psoriasis is a commonly seen chronic autoimmune…
New Delhi, Nov 2 (SocialNews.XYZ) Amid rising pollution levels in the national capital, health experts on Saturday said poor air quality can affect all our organs. Delhi has seen worsening air quality over recent weeks,…
New Delhi, Nov 2 (SocialNews.XYZ) A recently emerged strain of bacteria called Streptococcus dysgalactiae subspecies equisimilis (SDSE) is leading to a concerning rise in global rates of severe invasive infections becoming resistant to key antibiotics,…
New Delhi, Nov 2 (SocialNews.XYZ) Long-term exposure to air pollution particles like PM2.5 can prove to be detrimental to memory and cognition in people of all ages, finds a study, even as the air quality…