Monday, July 15 2024

Test positive for COVID recently? Here are the current CDC guidelines - NBC Chicago

As summer heats up, a new set of COVID variants is fueling an uptick in cases and emergency room visits across much of the country. The series of COVID strains, nicknamed the "FLiRT" variants, are d… [+2517 chars]

The no-shortcuts plan to better health - Deccan Herald

Dr Sanjay Bhat: Take tiny steps. Begin with short spells of activity, which could be a 10-minute walk during your free time, and gradually increase the duration and intensity. Make exercise fun and a… [+607 chars]

What your plate ought to look like - Deccan Herald

In the last set of dietary guidelines released 13 years ago by the Indian Council of Medical Research (ICMR), the primary focus seemed to be on protein energy malnutrition (PEM), iron deficiency dise… [+395 chars]

Zika virus transmission in Pune’s Sukhsagarnagar area; one more test positive - Hindustan Times

Kondhwa-Yewalewadi ward office area of Pune Municipal Corporation (PMC) reported its first Zika virus infection after a 46-year-old woman from Sukhsagarnagar tested positive on Saturday, said officia… [+2022 chars]

The Neurological Basis of Anorexia May Have Just Been Discovered - ScienceAlert

Anorexia nervosa is a gut-wrenching eating disorder that may be linked to the 'blunted' release of a particular chemical in the brain, an animal study suggests. Male mice engineered to harbor a rare… [+4731 chars]

Man dies of scrub typhus fever at Salem GH - The Times of India

Aishwarya Rai Bachchan, Priyanka Chopra, Shah Rukh Khan, Alia: Best dressed celebs at Anant-Radhika wedding

Sharp rise in chikungunya cases among children in T - The Times of India

Aishwarya Rai Bachchan, Priyanka Chopra, Shah Rukh Khan, Alia: Best dressed celebs at Anant-Radhika wedding

Unlocking skin health: The promising role of probiotics - The Times of India

In pics: Nayanthara and Vignesh Shivan exuding charm at the Anant Ambani and Radhika Merchant's wedding

Neural Biomarker for OCD Identified - Neuroscience News

Summary: Researchers discovered a neural activity pattern that can accurately predict and monitor the clinical status of OCD patients undergoing deep brain stimulation (DBS). The study highlights how… [+11191 chars]

More than a cough & sneeze - Deccan Herald

Asthma, a chronic respiratory disease, impacts over 34 million individuals in India. The extensive prevalence of this condition has positioned India at the top spot globally for Disability-Adjusted L… [+514 chars]

AI Predicts Alzheimer’s Progression - Neuroscience News

Summary: A new AI tool predicts Alzheimer’s progression with 82% accuracy using cognitive tests and MRI scans, outperforming current methods. This tool could reduce the need for costly tests and impr… [+9574 chars]

Brain’s Lymphatic System Plays Role in Migraine Pain - Neuroscience News

Summary: Researchers discovered how the protein CGRP affects the brain’s lymphatic system, contributing to migraine pain. Their study reveals that CGRP prevents cerebrospinal fluid from draining, inf… [+7214 chars]

New Bird Flu Discovery Suggests Cows Are a Threat For Future Pandemics - ScienceAlert

The potential of the avian flu to jump from birds to cows to humans has some scientists greatly concerned. That very scenario has already occurred twice in the United States since the spring of 2024… [+4024 chars]

Junk Food and Our Kids - Brighter Kashmir

Junk food, while convenient and undeniably tasty, poses a significant threat to our health. Its widespread popularity often overshadows its severe nutritional shortcomings. Rich in calories but poor … [+5451 chars]

Mosquitoes in northern Colorado test positive for West Nile - 9News.com KUSA

WELD COUNTY, Colo. Health officials in Weld County said mosquitoes in two areas of the county tested positive for West Nile Virus. The two zones that tested positive are regularly tested, the Weld C… [+2322 chars]

Chandipura Virus Threat: Four Children Die In Gujarat From Suspected Encephalitic Infection - Jagran English

Gujarat: Four children have succumbed to suspected Chandipura virus infection in Gujarat's Sabarkantha district, while two others are receiving treatment at the Himmatnagar Civil Hospital, an officia… [+1765 chars]

Three Colorado poultry workers are presumed to have bird flu, CDC says - The Washington Post

Three people who worked with infected poultry in Colorado are believed to have contracted avian influenza, state health officials said Friday, potentially bringing the number of U.S. cases identified… [+3495 chars]

Single case of measles confirmed in DC area - WTOP

A person with a confirmed case of measles who visited an Arlington, Virginia, grocery store on July 1 is the same person who visited two spots in the District on July 2. The person, whose identity h… [+3276 chars]

10 simple remedies to reduce water retention and puffiness - The Times of India

Water retention, also known as edema, can cause swelling and discomfort. This common issue arises from various factors like diet, hormones, or prolonged inactivity. Here are 10 effective ways to mana… [+43 chars]