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WHY YOUNGER ATHLETES AT GREATER RISK OF ATRIAL FIBRILLATION THAN OLDER ONES

16 Jul 2021 05:21 AM IST

According to a new study, younger athletes are at a greater risk of atrial fibrillation than older athletes. The study also found that athletes appear to be almost two and half times more likely than non-athletes to experience irregular heart rhythms (atrial fibrillation). The findings of the study were published

Decoding happiness mantra in pandemic times

16 Jul 2021 05:19 AM IST

If money could have bought happiness, then the majority of people in the US would have been happy today. As per a survey, between 1956 and 1998, the per capita income of every American saw a surge from $2,000 to $20,000; still, we found only 30% of Americans leading a

ALCOHOL CONSUMPTION LINKED TO MORE THAN 740,000 NEW CANCER CASES IN 2020

16 Jul 2021 05:18 AM IST

Alcohol is estimated to have caused more than 740,000 cancer cases around the world last year, a global study suggested. The findings of the study appeared in the journal ‘The Lancet Oncology’. According to the study, four per cent of newly diagnosed cancer cases in 2020 may be associated with

INDIVIDUALS WITH DEPRESSION, DIABETES MIGHT BENEFIT FROM ANTIDEPRESSANTS

16 Jul 2021 05:17 AM IST

The findings of a new study suggest that people with diabetes and depression who take antidepressants might face a lower risk of serious diabetes complications and death. The findings were published in the Endocrine Society’s Journal of Clinical Endocrinology and Metabolism. People with diabetes face a higher risk of depression,

STUDY OUTLINES MEANS TO BETTER ESTIMATE COVID-19 OCCURRENCE AND TRENDS

16 Jul 2021 05:04 AM IST

A means to better estimate COVID-19 occurrence and trends in populations has recently been outlined by a new study led by the U.S. Geological Survey.The study was published in the journal PLOS Biology. Currently, COVID-19 testing is primarily limited to self-selected individuals, many of whom are symptomatic or have had

HISTORY OF DRUG DEPENDENCE LINKED TO NEGATIVE MENTAL HEALTH OUTCOMES, SAYS NEW RESEARCH

15 Jul 2021 04:10 AM IST

People with a history of drug dependence are much less likely to have flourishing mental health and are more likely to have mental illnesses, as per a new study. The findings of the study were published in the ‘International Journal of Mental Health and Addiction’. Researchers compared a nationally representative

Eating whole grains linked with smaller increases in waist size, BP, blood sugar

15 Jul 2021 04:09 AM IST

Middle to older-aged adults who ate at least three servings of whole grains daily had smaller increases in waist size, BP, and blood sugar levels over time compared to those who ate less than one-half of serving per day, as per the findings of a new research. Published in the

SINGLE-DOSE SPUTNIK LIGHT COVID VACCINE TO BE LAUNCHED IN INDIA SOON: RUSSIAN ENVOY

15 Jul 2021 04:08 AM IST

Russian envoy Nikolay Kudashev, on Wednesday, informed that the single-dose Sputnik Light Covid-19 vaccine is expected to launch soon in India. “Sputnik V being part of the Indian vaccination campaign is gradually increasing. The launch of the Sputnik Light vaccine is also expected soon,” said Kudashev while speaking about the

42% PATIENTS SUFFERING SEVERE CORONA INFECTION FELL PREY TO MODERATE HORMONAL DYSFUNCTION STORM

15 Jul 2021 04:07 AM IST

“Covid-19 (especially severe disease) has been associated with multiple pre-existing endocrine conditions such as diabetes, obesity, and metabolic syndrome. But there is very limited evidence on new-onset endocrine (hormonal) dysfunction following Covid-19. The study is titled “Spectrum of endocrine dysfunction and association with disease severity in patients with Covid-19: Insights

THIRD WAVE OF COVID PANDEMIC LOOKS MORE REAL NOW, SAYS A REPORT

15 Jul 2021 04:05 AM IST

Although the second wave has ebbed, the increased presence of the Delta variant and the subsequent mutations of the Covid-19 presents the third wave a real risk for the country, as per a new report. The risks are real and rising as the pace of vaccination has slowed down to

Here’s how pregnancy can affect vaginal health

13 Jul 2021 06:09 AM IST

From physical to emotional aspects, a woman undergoes a lot of changes during the nine months of pregnancy. However, many moms-to-be forget to take proper care of their intimate areas due to a lack of knowledge. Gynaecologist Dr Anne Henderson has now shared relevant information about vaginal health during pregnancy,

Urinary incontinence may tend to poor mental health in women

13 Jul 2021 06:07 AM IST

A recent study has found that women with urinary incontinence report higher rates of depression and lower levels of self-worth. The research was presented recently at the European Association of Urology Congress, EAU21. The team behind the study has appealed to clinicians to ask women with incontinence about their mental

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