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November 8, 2024 4:53 PM

Gut microbiome changes may signal onset of rheumatoid arthritis

Researchers have identified shifts in the gut microbiome that could signal the onset of rheumatoid arthritis, providing a potential opportunity for targeted treatments. A team from the University of Leeds and Leeds Teaching Hospitals NHS Trust disco...

November 7, 2024 3:37 PM

Food companies sell products that are less healthy in poorer countries, says report

The world’s biggest food and beverage companies on average sell products in low-income countries that are less healthy than what they sell in high-income countries, according to a new report. Products sold by companies including Nestle, Pepsico an...

November 6, 2024 4:26 PM

No relief from pollution, Delhi air quality remains ‘very poor’

Delhi’s air quality remained in the 'very poor' category on Wednesday, with thick smog blanketing parts of the city for a sixth consecutive day following Diwali celebrations. According to data from the Central Pollution Control Board (CPCB), Delhi...

November 5, 2024 4:59 PM

Delhi wants artificial rain to tackle worsening air pollution

Delhi is keen to use artificial rain to fight air pollution this year, its Environment Minister Gopal Rai said on Tuesday, as deteriorating air quality in the region led to an increase in respiratory illnesses. Large swathes of north India battle po...

November 5, 2024 4:03 PM

South Korean companies and foodies bet on sugar substitute allulose

South Korea has become a top testing ground for the sweetener allulose, a potential rival to sugar substitutes like stevia that is finding favour among both local food influencers and big domestic food companies, which are ramping up production. Fo...

November 4, 2024 5:42 PM

Americans hungry for weight-loss drugs grapple with supply and insurance hurdles

Americans are still eagerly seeking prescriptions for Eli Lilly and Novo Nordisk's weight-loss and diabetes drugs but cannot always fill them because of supply issues and insurance hurdles, according to their doctors. Those frustrations, along with ...

November 3, 2024 4:19 PM

Bird flu spreading faster than 2023 in the EU, data shows

Bird flu has been spreading faster in the European Union this season than a milder 2023, raising concerns of a repeat of previous crises that led to the deaths of tens of millions of poultry and renewing fears that it could expand to humans. ...

November 2, 2024 12:32 PM

International Allied Health Conference 2024: A Global Platform for Healthcare Collaboration

The International Allied Health Conference (IAHC 2024), which was held in conjunction with the third Singapore Allied Health Conference on 1 November 2024, brought together about 1,100 global Allied Health Professionals (AHPs) and students from over ...

November 1, 2024 5:10 PM

Study finds techniques to protect neurons from harmful impact of high-fat diet on multiple sclerosis progression

A recent study led by Patrizia Casaccia, founding director of the Advanced Science Research Centre’s (CUNY ASRC) Neuroscience Initiative and professor at the CUNY Graduate Center, has uncovered the cellular mechanisms that link high-fat diets, spec...

November 1, 2024 3:38 PM

Delhi’s air quality continues to remain ‘very poor’ post-Diwali

Delhi's air quality continues to remain in the 'very poor' category after Diwali, according to the Central Pollution Control Board (CPCB). This morning, the capital recorded an Air Quality Index (AQI) of over 350, raising health concerns for resident...

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