Creatine supplements may help people with long Covid
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September 28, 2023 9:40 PM
New York, Sep 28 (IANS) Dietary creatine may help alleviate symptoms of long Covid, according to a small study.
Rising heart attacks in school-going kids concerning trend: Top cardiologist
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September 28, 2023 5:26 PM
New Delhi, Sep 28 (IANS) Riddhi Mewada, a 12-year-old from class 8 in Gujarat’s Surat, collapsed in the class and died of a suspected heart attack on Wednesday.
'Women at 25% higher risk of heart diseases' (Sep 29 is World Heart Day)
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September 28, 2023 5:20 PM
Hyderabad, Sep 28 (IANS) Indian women are at 25 higher risk of having heart diseases than men, say experts on the eve of World Heart Day.
World Heart Day: How heart health tools on Apple Watch can save many lives
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September 28, 2023 3:05 PM
New Delhi, Sep 28 (IANS) Ahead of World Heart Day on September 29, the World Heart Federation is encouraging people around the world to take care of their heart and Apple Watch, which has alerted several users around the world of potential signs of atrial fibrillation (AFib), is one digital device that can be your health companion.
Spices in the kitchen, indoor plants can be toxic: Experts
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September 28, 2023 2:24 PM
Lucknow, Sep 28 (IANS) Spices like nutmeg (jaiphal), myrobalan (harad) and poppy seeds (posta) that add taste to dishes and are commonly found in the kitchen, can be toxic for health if consumed in excess, said experts at ‘Discover Tox’, an event organised by the forensic medicine and toxicology department of King George Medical University (KGMU) on Thursday, to spread awareness about toxic effects of the common household products.
AI, blood biomarker spots long Covid patients with 96% accuracy
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September 27, 2023 7:29 PM
New York, Sep 27 (IANS) Scientists have, for the first time, identified specific blood biomarkers that can accurately identify patients with long Covid.
Covid booster 'almost' sent me to hospital: Musk
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September 27, 2023 5:59 PM
San Francisco, Sep 27 (IANS) Covid booster shot 'almost' sent me to hospital, said billionaire Elon Musk, questioning vaccine efficacy.
Doctors call for action against growing burden of heart-related diseases
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September 27, 2023 3:22 PM
New Delhi, Sep 27 (IANS) Lifestyle factors, including neglect of hypertension, high-stress levels, tobacco, alcohol, unhealthy diets, and a surge in obesity are the key factors behind the growing burden of heart-related diseases in the country, said health experts ahead of the World Heart Day on September 29, calling for immediate action.
KGMU to open first 'poison information centre'
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September 27, 2023 1:58 PM
Lucknow, Sep 27 (IANS) The King George’s Medical University (KGMU) is planning to start a 'poison information centre' where common people can seek expert advice and guidance in cases of poisoning.
Slugfest erupts over Bengal govt’s reluctance to provide dengue data to Centre
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September 27, 2023 10:54 AM
Kolkata, Sep 27 (IANS) As the dengue situation in West Bengal becomes alarming with every passing day, a massive slugfest has erupted over the state government’s continued reluctance to provide data on the affected people and death figures.
