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Delhi government ordered 1,000 new beds for dengue patients
The Delhi government bought 1,000 new hospital beds to accommodate all patients affected by the dengue outbreak. “In the view of the rise in dengue cases, I have ordered that 1,000 new beds be bought within the next three or […]
Smokers are more likely to lose their teeth
A study confirmed that compared to non-smokers, male smokers are 3.6 more likely to lose their teeth, while female smokers are 2.5 times more likely. Smoking can mask gum bleeding, a key symptom of periodontitis. As a result, the gums […]
Vitamin D deficiency linked to dementia
Vitamin D deficiency in the elderly is linked to mental decline and Alzheimer’s, says researchers from the UC Davis Alzheimer’s Disease Center and Rutgers University. Their research is published online in JAMA Neurology, a JAMA Network journal. The study was […]
Leukemia survival dependent on social factors, like if you’re single
A study shows that patients who were single or divorced; patients who were uninsured or were Medicaid beneficiaries; and patients who lived in areas with lower income had substantially elevated risks of dying prematurely from acute myelogenous leukemia (AML). “We […]
Smaller plates, key to fighting obesity
A study by University of Cambridge suggests reducing food portions serves in restaurants, supermarkets, and homes can help fight obesity. The team reviewed 61 studies and provides the “most conclusive evidence to date” that portion size affects the way people […]
Pressure to be popular, bad for kids’ health
In an ironic twist of fate, a study shows that kids who work so hard to be liked often end up depressed. The study observed 1,000 children aged 8-14 over three years who said being disruptive, having ‘cool stuff’ and […]
Mini-scanner can tell what’s in your food, count calories
Consumer Physics launched handheld device called Scio, a small scanner that can analyze the contents of your food, drink, pills, and more. It is “the first molecular sensor that fits in the palm of your hand,” says Dror Sharon, co-founder […]
We eat and drink our way to death, a study says
A study published the The Lancet concludes that deaths caused by smoking and high blood pressure increased by 23% in the last 15 years. “To put it in plain English, we are behaving badly,” study co-author Ali Mokdad of the […]
New pill increases platelet count, may help dengue patients
Micro Labs Ltd recently launched Caripill, a pill that can increase platelet count, which can be a big help for dengue patients. Blood platelets are essential for blood clotting and are often lower for people with dengue. A very low […]
Boys with low heart rate, more likely to be criminals
The heart knows. A study published online by JAMA Psychiatry shows that boys with low resting heart rates (RHR) are more likely to commit violent crimes when they grow up. Resting heart rate is the number of beats per minutes […]
