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The study published in the Annals of Surgery found that bariatric surgery was linked to a 60% lower risk of kidney disease progression and a 44% lower risk of developing kidney failure or dying compared to the nonsurgical group.

Divya Mohindroo, Counselling Psychologist and Founder Embrace Imperfections told IANS that it is important to “think more practically rather than emotionally, and to strike a balance between their emotions and practical life”

The Pink Book by Apollo Hospitals serves as a comprehensive guide to ensuring safety across hospital environments.

Researchers discovered that the impact of high temperatures on poor health and premature death from stroke has risen by 72% since 1990, with this trend expected to continue. This underscores the growing influence of environmental factors on the increasing stroke burden.

OI is prevalent among children dealing with the long-term effects of SARS-CoV-2, the virus responsible for Covid-19.

Researchers from University College London, the University of Cambridge, and Imperial College London found that consuming less-processed foods can lower the risk of diabetes. The study, which examined the link between food processing and diabetes risk, involved 311,892 participants from eight European countries.

Exercise plays a crucial role in the rehabilitation process by promoting neuroplasticity, where the brain reorganises itself to recover lost functions, they observed

The study, published in the peer-reviewed Environmental Health Perspectives Journal, found that lotions, hair-care products like shampoos and conditioners, and sunscreens contain endocrine-disrupting chemicals known as phthalates, which pose significant health risks to children.

According to the World Health Organization, a baby who dies after 28 weeks of pregnancy, but before or during birth, is classified as a stillbirth.

Scientists from Estonia surveyed the parents of over 400 children about their own screen use, their children’s screen time, and the children’s language skills. Published in Frontiers in Developmental Psychology, the study found that parents with high screen usage often have children with similar habits, and increased screen time in children is linked to weaker language skills.

The study, published in the open-access journal Regional Anesthesia and Pain Medicine, revealed that reducing belly fat can help alleviate chronic musculoskeletal pain, particularly when it affects multiple body sites, with a notable impact on women. The study, published in the open-access journal Regional Anesthesia and Pain Medicine, revealed that reducing belly fat can help alleviate chronic musculoskeletal pain, particularly when it affects multiple body sites, with a notable impact on women.

The DMHO observed that labs must declare the patient positive only after sending samples for the Elisa test

Oil balls made up of saw dust and dipped in engine oil, application of pyrethrum spray, and the traditional fogging, containing insecticide Malathion have been deployed on a war footing basis to control the breeding of mosquitoes.

Cancer treatment can get expensive due to the long duration of treatment and the high cost of drugs, especially in cases where the drug needs to be imported as in the case of immunotherapy or targeted therapy.

Previous studies have suggested that people with a late chronotype—those who prefer to go to bed and wake up late—tend to live less healthy lifestyles and are at greater risk for obesity and metabolic disorders, including type 2 diabetes. The new study found that individuals with a late chronotype face a 46% higher risk of developing diabetes, indicating that this increased risk cannot be attributed to lifestyle factors alone.

In 2022, Mpox had a global outbreak with many countries, including India, being affected. Since then, the WHO has reported 99,176 cases and 208 deaths due to Mpox from 116 countries.

Dr. Sudhir Kumar from Indraprastha Apollo Hospitals shared on social media platform X that reducing mobile phone use, alongside other healthy lifestyle practices, could benefit heart health. He recommended limiting the duration of calls to help lower the risk of cardiovascular diseases (CVDs).

Known as allergen-specific sublingual immunotherapy, such gradual exposure to flowers and leaves in low doses has the potential to help individuals overcome pollen allergies

Within food items, share of expenditure on cereal has declined significantly across rural and urban areas, according to a government paper

The gut is so sensitive that improper sleep, stress, sugary and processed foods, tobacco and alcohol can throw it out of balance

Indian shoppers, especially the younger generation, today, prioritise a mix of style, quality, and accessibility.

Urban pollution, UV sensitivity, use of sunscreen, dark skin, clothing, and staying indoors prevent direct contact with the sun for the majority of the time. People do not know these facts and remain under the false assumption that they are adequately exposed to sunlight,” he added

Though the villagers claimed that the two children died of dengue, the local health officials maintained that the two died due to viral fever and issues related to pulmonology

Every death caused due to lack basic facilities and treatment in the hospital should be treated as government sponsored killing. He demanded an ex gratia of Rs.10 lakh in such deaths, said the former Minister