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ICMR launches study to establish India's first early warning system for zoonotic spillovers
New Delhi, April 4: Amid a global surge in bird flu cases, including in India, the Indian Council of Medical Research on Friday launched a first-of-its-kind scientific study to detect zoonotic diseases that could spill over from birds to humans.
Screen use during bedtime may raise your risk of insomnia by 59pc: Study
New Delhi, March 31: Love to scroll your phone while in bed? Scientists have found that using a screen in bed can drive your risk of insomnia by 59 per cent.
Global research on ashwagandha surges by 111.58 pc between 2019 and 2024: Centre
New Delhi, March 25: From just 95 studies in 2019, the number of studies published on ashwagandha worldwide surged to 201 in 2024 -- a 111.58 per cent increase, said the Ministry of Ayush on Tuesday.
Chickpeas, lentils nutritious than oats, wheat: Study
New Delhi, March 12: Chickpeas and lentils, either whole or in flour form, offer more nutritional value to the human diet than products made from oats and wheat, a new study said on Wednesday.
Study shows continuous glucose monitors may harm healthy adults
New Delhi, Feb 26: While continuous glucose monitors (CGMs) may be of significant help to people living with diabetes, they may harm healthy adults by showing inaccurate results that can lead to unnecessary food restrictions, according to a study on Wednesday.
Lifestyle and Environmental factors affect health and ageing more than genes: Study
London, February 22: A new study led by researchers from Oxford Population Health has shown that a variety of environmental factors, including lifestyle choices (such as smoking and physical activity) and living conditions, have a more significant impact on health and premature death than our genes.
Air pollution may be higher inside your home than outdoors: Study
Birmingham, February 18: A new study reveals that people may be exposed to unhealthy levels of airborne pollutants inside their homes, even if the outdoor air quality is good.
Global diagnosed HIV prevalence to reach over 2.2 mn in 2033: Report
New Delhi, Jan 10: The diagnosed prevalent cases of human immunodeficiency virus (HIV) are projected to increase globally at an annual growth rate (AGR) of 0.90 per cent from 2.00 million in 2023 to 2.18 million in 2033, according to a report on Friday.