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Health Byte: Exercise may boost cognitive function for people with Down syndrome

Light, regular exercise can help improve the cognitive, as well as physical, health of adults with Down syndrome, suggested a study.

Dec 12, 2023

Maternal inflammation in pregnancy may cause 'Dysregulation' in kids

Maternal inflammation during pregnancy may be associated with anxiety and depression, and aggression in children, according to a study.

Dec 8, 2023

2 US Girls Become World's First To Get Gene Therapy For Genetic Brain Disorder

2 US girls become world's first to get gene therapy for 'Rett syndrome' in girls

A team of US doctors have in a world first delivered a novel gene therapy to treat Rett syndrome -- a rare genetic brain disorder -- in two girls. They became the first children worldwide to receive the promising treatment as part of the first-in-human Phase I/II trial of a new investigational gene therapy, NGN-401, developed by US-based Neurogene.

Dec 4, 2023

vegetarian diet, diet, heart health, cholesterol,

Excess 'good cholesterol' levels too may raise your risk of dementia

Abnormally high levels of HDL-cholesterol, commonly known as 'good cholesterol', may also increase the risk of dementia in older adults, according to a study.

Nov 30, 2023

Thymalin Research in Immune System Function

Thymalin is the synthetic version of Thymulin isolated from the thymus in 1977. Thymalin has been speculated to regulate inflammation and pain, may have neuroprotective impact, and may be important in immune function

Nov 24, 2023

Epilepsy is a neurological disorder, not a mental disorder: Doctors

Epilepsy is a neurological disorder, and not a mental disorder, said doctors dispelling misconceptions.

Nov 18, 2023

New Delhi: Smoky Haze Engulfs The Yamuna River

How air pollution affects reproductive health of women

Even as air quality remains in 'severe' category in Delhi, experts said that breathing polluted air can significantly hurt reproductive health.

Nov 17, 2023

Just one dose of new gene therapy can reduce 'bad' cholesterol by 50%, no more daily statins

Millions of people taking statins daily to lower their cholesterol levels can benefit from a new gene therapy that has shown potential to reduce 'bad' cholesterol levels by up to 50 per cent with just one dose.

Nov 15, 2023

Chinese scientists show 1st live birth of a chimeric monkey using stem cells

A team of researchers in China has reported for the first time the live birth of a monkey that contains a high proportion of cells derived from a monkey stem cell line.

Nov 10, 2023

Why severe Covid patients should avoid over exercise: Expert explains

Amid increasing cases of heart attacks in India post Covid, doctors on Tuesday cautioned people to avoid over-exercise, citing lingering physical stress and complications.

Nov 1, 2023

An app to help people suffering from swallowing disorders

Amrita Hospital in Kochi has launched what's believed to be a state of the art for all those suffering from swallowing disorders (dysphagia).

Oct 28, 2023

Statins may cause muscle weakness or Myasthenia gravis: Report

Statins, commonly used to lower cholesterol levels, may cause a rare long-term condition which causes muscle weakness, according to a report by the UK's Medicines and Healthcare products Regulatory Agency (MHRA).

Oct 10, 2023

'Shooter Dadi' Prakashi Tomar hospitalised, condition critical

Baghpat-based 'shooter dadi' Prakashi Tomar, 88, has been admitted to a private hospital in Noida after she fell ill.

Sep 17, 2023

Study shows keto diet boosts fertility among women with PCOS

Keto diet boosts fertility among women with PCOS: Study

The ketogenic (keto) diet may not only help lose that extra fat but also cut down hormone imbalances, enabling women with polycystic ovary syndrome (PCOS) to conceive, according to a new study.

Sep 9, 2023

More sleep could reduce impulsive behaviour in children: Study

Sleep is a critical part of a child's overall health, but it can also be an important factor in the way they behave, according to a study.

Aug 30, 2023

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