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January 16, 2025 5:21 PM

Study links maternal exposure to air pollution before pregnancy with childhood obesity risk

Maternal exposure to air pollution — specifically particulate matter (PM2.5, PM10) and nitrogen dioxide (NO2) — during the three months prior to conception may increase the risk of childhood obesity up to two years after birth, according to a stu...

January 15, 2025 5:41 PM

Beyond BMI: global commission proposes new way to diagnose obesity

Doctors worldwide should diagnose obesity differently, relying on broader criteria and taking into account when the condition causes ill-health, according to a new framework drawn up by experts and endorsed by 76 medical organizations internationally...

January 14, 2025 9:32 PM

Why are autism rates rising?

Autism spectrum disorder is a neurological and developmental condition marked by disruptions in brain-signaling that cause people to behave, communicate, interact, and learn in atypical ways. Autism diagnoses in the United States have increased sign...

January 13, 2025 8:38 PM

Odisha joins Ayushman Bharat Scheme, expands Health Coverage for 4.5 crore people

Odisha has become the 34th state to implement the Ayushman Bharat Pradhan Mantri Jan Arogya Yojana (AB PM-JAY), marking a milestone in its healthcare journey. The state signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with the National Health Authority (NH...

January 13, 2025 6:30 PM

Study shows tumour DNA in blood may help predict lung cancer outcomes

A team of British scientists has found that a blood test to detect circulating tumour DNA (ctDNA) may help predict lung cancer outcomes. Circulating tumour DNA, which consists of fragments of DNA released into the blood by tumours, is known to play ...

January 13, 2025 2:11 PM

Research reveals body temperature is linked to depression

People with depression have higher body temperatures, which suggests that reducing their temperatures may have a mental health advantage, according to a new study from University of California, San Francisco. The study, published in 'Scientific Repo...

January 12, 2025 5:38 PM

Fibre-rich diet may strengthen the body against infections: Study

A new study has found that the composition of the gut microbiome can help predict an individual's susceptibility to potentially life-threatening infections caused by bacteria such as Klebsiella pneumoniae and E. coli. Dietary changes, particularly in...

January 11, 2025 3:16 PM

What are the health risks from wildfire smoke?

Multiple massive wildfires are raging in Los Angeles, blanketing the surrounding regions under a pungent haze caused by smoke carrying noxious gases and particulate matter that pose serious health risks. Here is what you need to know about the risks...

January 14, 2025 6:04 PM

India’s first robotic system performs telesurgeries over a distance of 286 km

In a groundbreaking achievement, India's indigenous surgical robotic system, SSI Mantra, successfully conducted two robotic cardiac surgeries via telesurgery over a distance of 286 kilometers. The surgeries were remotely performed at Manipal Hospita...

January 9, 2025 4:31 PM

Indian-origin researcher identifies gene linked to autism and seizures

A team of researchers, led by Indian-origin neuroscientist and researcher Viji Santhakumar, has identified a gene that contributes to the behavioural changes associated with autism spectrum disorder and epilepsy. The gene, called neuropilin2, encode...

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