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Asian Pacific Association of Gastroenterology
KOLKATA: After a gap of 11 years, India will be hosting the annual conference of the Asian Pacific Association of Gastroenterology. Former president Pranab Mukherjee...
Protein deficiency common among Indians: Experts
CHANDIGARH: Like iron and calcium deficiency, protein deficiency is also common among Indians, say experts. Most Indians think that protein deficiency is not an important...
Indian kids better global average in physical activity level
NEW DELHI: While physical inactivity among children aged 11 to 17 is widespread, Indian kids still fare better than the global average, according to...
Drinking coffee may reduce heart disease risk
LONDON: Coffee consumption is associated with reduced risk of metabolic syndrome (MetS), say researchers adding that MetS increases the risk of cardiovascular problems, including...
Kamala Harris proposes doubling mental health treatment beds
KATHLEEN RONAYNE SACRAMENTO, California: Democratic presidential candidate Kamala Harris wants to double the number of mental health treatment beds available across the country and increase...
Higher antibiotics use may raise Parkinson's disease risk
LONDON: Excessive use of certain commonly used antibiotics is linked to an increased risk of Parkinson's disease, a progressive nervous system disorder that leads...
Obesity, smoking have negative impact on bone health: Study
NEW YORK: Both obesity and smoking can have negative effects on bone health, say researchers, adding they also impact healing in patients who have...
Shaking head to remove water from ears causes brain damage
NEW YORK: Shaking head is one of the most common methods people use to get rid of water in their ears, but it can...
Indian-origin researcher turns banana plant into packaging material
SYDNEY: An Indian-origin researcher-led team at the University of New South Wales (UNSW) on Friday announced it has discovered a novel way to turn...
AI-based algorithm to treat brain injury developed
LONDON: Researchers, including one of Indian-origin, have developed an artificial intelligence (AI) based algorithm that could help doctors treat patients with severe traumatic brain...