People with low levels of Vitamin K have less healthy lungs: Study

IANS | August 10, 2023 5:57 PM

New Delhi, Aug 10 (IANS) People with low levels of Vitamin K in their blood are more likely to have poor lung function and to say they suffer with asthma, chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD), and wheezing, according to a new study published on Thursday.

AI-based automated microscope successfully detects malaria in travellers

IANS | August 10, 2023 5:52 PM

New Delhi, Aug 10 (IANS) An international team of researchers has tested the accuracy of an automated microscope, combined with AI software, to identify malaria parasites in blood samples of travellers in a true clinical setting -- an additional diagnostic approach to disease detection.

Walking 3,967 steps a day may cut death risk from any cause: Study

IANS | August 9, 2023 1:53 PM

New Delhi, Aug 9 (IANS) By walking at least 3,967 steps a day may reduce the risk of dying from any cause, and 2,337 steps a day may reduce the risk of dying from diseases of the heart and blood vessels (cardiovascular disease), a new study has shown.