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India’s move to ban e-cigarettes flawed: Cancer experts
New Delhi, Aug 29 (IANS) Tobacco use, particularly smoking, exacts a heavy toll in India every week but the government move to ban e-cigarettes while allowing sale of normal cigarettes does not seem justified, cancer experts said.…
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Exercise is good for ageing brain
New York, Aug 27 (IANS) Exercise seems to endow a wealth of benefits, from the release of happiness-inducing hormones to higher physical fitness and now it may provide a boost to the mind too, a new study suggests.The researchers have…
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Aromatherapy during pregnancy: Here’s a complete lowdown
New Delhi, Aug 26 (IANS) Being a mother is both an exciting and challenging experience. Pregnancy helps explore a whole new world of know-hows, with each day shedding light on new learnings and challenges. And during this phase, a woman…
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AR glasses can help visually impaired navigate better
New York, Aug 26 (IANS) Augmented Reality (AR) glasses can help people with low vision better navigate their environment as the eye-wearable device managed to enhance mobility and function in patients who have difficulty with peripheral…
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Spending time on phone not so bad for mental health
New Delhi, Aug 24 (IANS) In contrast to generally held views about the negative impact of using smartphones, researchers have found that teenagers spending time on their phones and online is not that bad for mental heath."Contrary to…
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New tuberculosis vaccine shows promise
Sydney, Aug 24 (IANS) Researchers have successfully developed and tested a new type of vaccine targeting tuberculosis (TB). Published in the Journal of Medicinal Chemistry, the early-stage vaccine was shown to provide substantial protection…
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Fish oil pills won’t protect you from diabetes: Study
London, Aug 23 (IANS) If you are popping fish oil supplements to protect yourself against diabetes, you may be mistaken. According to the researchers, Omega-3 fats have little or no effect on risk of Type 2 diabetes.Increased…
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Pomegranate juice helps in unborn babies’ brain development
New York, Aug 23 (IANS) Drinking pomegranate juice during pregnancy may improve brain development and connectivity in unborn babies. Pomegranate juice is a particularly rich source of polyphenols which are known to cross the blood-brain…
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Own a pet for better heart health
New Delhi, Aug 23 (IANS) Pet ownership, especially that of a dog, is associated with a decreased risk of cardiovascular diseases (CVD), says a new study. According to Hemant Madan, Director Cardiology, Narayana Superspeciality Hospital in…
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New drug for pancreatic cancer shows promise in trial
New York, Aug 17 (IANS) Researchers have found a new drug for treating pancreatic cancer which showed promising initial results during clinical trial testing. The trial looked at AZD1775, an inhibitor designed to block an enzyme called…
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