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  1. Dengue can seriously affect your brain, nervous system: Doctor

    Amid monsoon in India, dengue cases have spiked in several parts of the country including Karnataka, Kerala, Telangana, Andhra Pradesh, Odisha, Delhi and Maharashtra.According to the latest data from the Municipal Corporation of Delhi (MCD), 246 cases of dengue have been recorded in the...
  2. More than 3.3 crore people have been screened for sickle cell since the inception of NSCAEM Last year

    On the occasion of World Sickle Cell Disease (SCD) Awareness Day on June 19, several events were organized across the country to create awareness about the disease and prevent the transmission of the disease.SCD is a genetic blood disorder characterized by abnormal red blood cells that are...
  3. Doctors see rise in 'lupus' cases in North India due to heat waves

    Heat waves are causing an increase in the spread of lupus which affects the skin, joints and other organs including the kidneys. People who have lupus experience frequent flare-ups and an increase in symptoms when the temperature rises.Dr Lalit Duggal, senior consultant, rheumatology and...
  4. Minister warns, Germany's youth are in danger of loneliness

    "Who knew young people were the loneliest people after the coronavirus? It's finally noticeable," Family Affairs Minister Lisa Paus told the Funke Media group of newspapers."We must take loneliness seriously and take action, including among young people," Poss said. He said this issue also...
  5. "The current government has leaders who are adept at changing parties": Congress's Harish Rawat on Modi Cabinet 3.0

    New Delhi [India], Congress leader Harish Rawat on Tuesday criticized the NDA government for the absence of Muslim representation in the newly formed cabinet, and said the exclusion could tarnish the country's image globally.Taking an indirect dig at JDU chief Nitish Kumar, who emerged as the...
  6. Blood cancer cases rising among young adults in India, experts say

    CML affects the bone marrow and is characterized by uncontrolled growth of white blood cells (WBCs), particularly granulocytes, in the bone marrow.Globally, CML affects a large number of people, with estimates ranging from 1.2 to 1.5 million individuals.Despite its prevalence, CML is...
  7. Actor Fahadh Faasil reveals ADHD diagnosis at the age of 41

    Kochi, Famous South Indian actor Fahadh Faasil said that he was medically diagnosed with Attention-Deficit/Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD) at the age of 41.ADHD is a neurodevelopmental disorder that affects the brain's ability to regulate attention, behavior, and impulse control. It is common in...
  8. Thomas Cook India's Menon says high airfares remain a challenge

    New Delhi: Madhavan Menon, executive chairman, Thomas Cook India, said high airfares remain a challenge that affects India's leisure and business travelers.In an interview with PTI, he shared that despite the increase in scheduled flights, airline capacity also remains a challenge.Menon...
  9. How does smoking increase the risk of premature menopause in women?

    Premature menopause is the cessation of menstruation before the age of 40, which can have a profound impact on a woman's health and quality of life.Jayshree Gajraj, senior consultant, obstetrics and gynecology, MGM Healthcare, told IANS that smoking hastens premature menopause, which increases...
  10. Why does the autoimmune disorder lupus affect women more than men?

    World Lupus Day is observed every year on May 10 to raise awareness about the life-changing autoimmune disease, in which the body attacks its own organs by producing certain substances called antibodies.Symptoms mainly include fever, fatigue, malar rashes, pain in multiple large and small...
  11. "If India was not clear on Russia-Ukraine war, petrol price would have increased": External Affairs Minister Jaishankar on foreign policy

    Cuttack (Odisha) [India], Emphasizing that today's foreign policy affects every citizen, External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar said that if India had not come out clear on the Russia-Ukraine war, petrol prices would have increased. . Highlighting India's pressure and problems, Jaishankar said...
  12. PoK: Local people facing survival challenges due to floods, landslides

    Muzaffarabad [PoK], Several landslides have occurred in the Pakistan occupied Kashmir (PoK) region and led to flood-like situation in villages around Muzaffarabad, making movement difficult for them during the emergency. These landslides and flood-like situations have now caused damage to both...
  13. IPL 2024: 'I will sleep a little easier', Du Plessis expresses "huge relief" after RCB's losing streak ends

    RCB secured their second win in IPL 2024 with a 35-run win against SRH at the Rajiv Gandhi International Stadium. Their previous win came exactly a month ago against Punjab Kings at the Chinnaswamy Stadium, where the team successfully chased down 177 runs.On Thursday, RCB displayed an...
  14. What you eat can change the genes and health outcomes of your unborn children and grandchildren

    Madison, Within the last century, there has been a profound change in researchers' understanding of genetics.Genes, the regions of DNA that are largely responsible for our physical characteristics, were thought to be immutable under the original model of genetics introduced by biologist Gregor...
  15. Irritable Bowel Syndrome: Why Are Young Adults at Higher Risk?

    IBS is a common disorder that affects the stomach and intestines, causing abdominal cramps, diarrhea, constipation, bloating, and gas.Health experts say that although IBS has no specific cause, it may be related to an oversensitive colon or immune system."Irritable Bowel Syndrome is a form...
  16. New AI model to detect perinatal PTSD risk

    Globally, CB affects approximately eight million people who give birth each year. Current methods of diagnosing CB require physician evaluation, which is time-consuming and expensive.If left untreated, the condition can interfere with breastfeeding, bonding with an infant, and desire to...