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India maps its genes: How GenomeIndia is a step towards personalised medicine

The GenomeIndia Project, launched in January 2020 by the government, is a landmark initiative that has finished the whole-genome sequencing of 10,000 Indians. This project has catalogued the genetic diversity of the Indian population, uncovered rare genetic variants, and paved the way for precision medicine in the country. For instance, we’ve identified rare genetic variants that are unique to Indian …

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Diet, lifestyle influences chances of age-related brain disorders: Study

Hindustan Times

The scientists at the Allen Institute for Brain Science have identified the molecular changes that occur in the brains of ageing mice and located a hot spot where most damage is centralized. Scientists at the Allen Institute have identified specific cell types in the brains of mice that undergo major changes as they age, along with a specific hot spot …

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Night owl or early bird? Here's how your inner clock impacts your health

NPR

Night owl or early bird? Science journalist Lynne Peeples says the body's circadian rhythms are sensitive to many different types of changes — but especially to sunlight. Sponsor Message Peeples says she quickly lost sense of time, and began suffering from clumsiness and brain fog: "I think day seven or eight, I was just dropping everything and super uncoordinated." Peeples …

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1 week, 1 day ago

Bedtime tales are more than children's stories: Study shows they are metaphors for sleep-related problems

Hindustan Times

Narrating fairytales to children before sleep is a bedtime ritual. The researchers analysed the underlying meanings of Snow White, The Princess and the Pea, Goldilocks and the Three Bears, and Peter Pan and related it to sleep disorders. Snow white’s tale shows how sleep deprivation leads to low mood and attention. Doc’s character in snow white had speech difficulties, showing …

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2 weeks, 4 days ago

The incredible breakthrough that could cure type-1 diabetes and other immune disorders. Experts reveal what's being called 'the biggest advance in decades'

Daily Mail

The immune system is our unsung hero when it comes to staying healthy and sickness-free. But exciting new research suggests a type of treatment – called CAR T-cell therapy – could potentially stop all of these incurable disorders in their tracks by 'resetting' the immune system so it ceases its attacks on healthy tissue. 'CAR T-cell therapy was a big …

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Telangana DCA books cases against 135 quacks in 2024

Deccan Chronicle

Hyderabad: As many as 135 quacks came under the scanner of Telangana Drugs Control Administration this year for illegally stocking and selling medicines. On Saturday, officials raided the premises of a quack identified as A. Naveen Reddy, at Muduchintalpally Village in Medchal-Malkajgiri district for allegedly practicing medicine without proper qualification at his clinic by name ‘Swapna Clinic’, according to DCA …

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National Institute of Siddha sets Guinness World Record for Vermam therapy session

India Today

India's National Institute of Siddha, an an autonomous organization under the Ministry of AYUSH, has set a Guinness World Record for administering Varmam therapy to 567 individuals simultaneously. Varmam therapy, rooted in the Siddha system of medicine, is a traditional healing technique that uses precise pressure on vital points to treat various health conditions. In a written message, he applauded …

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Understanding the silent struggle of expectant fathers

Live Mint

For years, Sahil and Prerna had yearned for a child, and when the news finally arrived, it was a dream come true. “Emotionally, expectant fathers experience anxiety or emptiness or even fear about their ability to support their family or be a good parent. It can also contribute to the development of sleep disorders, which tend to add to their …

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3 weeks, 4 days ago

Eating disorders? Follow THESE Ayurvedic remedies by Swami Ramdev to treat the issue

India TV News

According to a new study, bad company can spoil your eating habits. Due to eating disorders, more than 33 lakh people lose their lives every year. People with eating disorders tend to eat fast food a lot. Impaired digestion due to an eating disorder Stomach pain Constipation Cold Diarrhea Colitis Acidity Gas and Vomiting The impact of eating disorders Eating …

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4 weeks ago

The relentless struggle of Christmas with an eating disorder: ‘It’s constant mental gymnastics’

The Independent

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For kids with rare genetic disorders, customized CRISPR treatments offer hope

NPR

For kids with rare genetic disorders, customized CRISPR treatments offer hope toggle caption Gerri Landman Lucy Landman was born with a very rare genetic disorder that causes severe intellectual disability, weak muscles and seizures, among other symptoms. "She is expected to very much never be able to live independently, likely never be potty trained, likely never speak," says Geri Landman, …

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YouTube algorithm suggests videos about disordered eating to some young users, new study says

The Independent

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1 month ago

Orthorexia: What is it? How it can affect us? Nutritionist shares tips to manage this eating disorder

Hindustan Times

Healing eating is required, but when it becomes obsessive in nature, to the extent that it can cause restrictive eating behaviour, it can become harmful. The symptoms include worrying about food quality, avoid eating food prepared by others, fear of foodborne illnesses, and physical signs of malnutrition. In an interview with HT lifestyle, Tanya Khanna, Nutritionist and Yoga Trainer, Alyve …

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1 month ago

When life is too loud: what are sound sensitivities?

ABC

Sana Qadar: Okay, do me a favour for a second. Amelia Geiss: And stress and anger management strategies can help to regulate emotions for people with decreased sound tolerance disorders. Amelia Geiss: What strategies do you discuss with patients with decreased sound tolerance disorders to be able to better navigate public spaces? Amelia Geiss: Before this interview with Philippa James, …

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The syndemic of tuberculosis and mental health

The Hindu

In 2022, 2.42 million Indians were diagnosed with tuberculosis. While the TB stigma, prolonged treatment, and adverse side effects can have deleterious effects on an individual’s mental health, poor mental health can also predispose a person to TB. The global burden of disease study estimates that in 2017, 197·3 million Indians had mental health disorders, making such persons a sizable …

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1 month, 1 week ago

Crusaders fighting for welfare of those with blood disorders receive national award

The Hindu

Two people from Karnataka, who have been separately spearheading efforts to highlight blood disorders and those suffering with social stigmas and struggling with financial burdens, were honoured with Shresth Divyangjan, a national award for empowerment of persons with disabilities. While Dr. Hanagavadi, a haemophilia patient, is credited with having created awareness about the disorder in society over three decades besides …

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When body image woes come wrapped in a bow

CNN

Editor’s note: Oona Hanson is a writer, educator and parent coach who specializes in helping families navigate diet culture and eating disorders. What I look like right now isn’t good enough’ — and that can go into eating disorders, depression and anxiety,” noted Carolyn Comas, an eating disorder therapist in Los Angeles. “It’s not punishment but something you look forward …

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1 month, 1 week ago

When body image woes come wrapped in a bow

CNN

Editor’s note: Oona Hanson is a writer, educator and parent coach who specializes in helping families navigate diet culture and eating disorders. What I look like right now isn’t good enough’ — and that can go into eating disorders, depression and anxiety,” noted Carolyn Comas, an eating disorder therapist in Los Angeles. “It’s not punishment but something you look forward …

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Four Kerala doctors booked for failing to spot genetic disorders in newborn

India Today

Police in Alappuzha have booked four doctors after a couple accused them of failing to diagnose genetic disorders in their newborn during prenatal scans. The doctors include two female medical professionals from the Kadappuram Government Women and Child Hospital and two others from private diagnostic labs in the area. The case was registered on Tuesday following a complaint by Anish …

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1 month, 2 weeks ago

Book launch boosts awareness on neurological disorders in China

China Daily

The National Center for Neurological Disorders, based at Capital Medical University's Xuanwu Hospital in Beijing, launched a series of books early this week focused on spreading health awareness about common and major neurological disorders. The eight types of illnesses are Alzheimer's disease, stroke, dizziness, headache, sleep disorders, Parkinson's disease, epilepsy and rare neurological disorders. Zhao Guoguang, director of the center …

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1 month, 3 weeks ago

INTERVIEW | Obesity raises the risk of metabolic disorders: Dr Hareesh Kumar

New Indian Express

A The common metabolic disorders are obesity, diabetes, hypertension, dyslipidemia, or hypercholesterolemia. When an individual becomes obese, there will be mobility-related problems, causing pain in the knees and joints—which we face in the later stages of life. When these conditions together cause blockages in the arteries and blood vessels of the legs, heart, and brain, we may age faster, mentally …

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1 month, 4 weeks ago

New research supports brain cell transplantation as a treatment for some disorders

Raw Story

Astrocytes — named for their star-like shape — are a type of brain cell as abundant as neurons in the central nervous system, but little is known about their role in brain health and disease. A functioning brain requires healthy astrocytes, and finding strategies to heal or replace damaged astrocytes could help in the treatment of neurological diseases. We found …

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Inside America's skinniest city where fat people aren't welcome - and the dark secrets that lie within

Daily Mail

Boulder, Colorado, is known for being the country’s ‘skinniest’ city. One Boulder resident who had recently moved from California, often regarded as one of the other health-conscious states, told Tennyson: ‘I definitely could see that there’s like, a pressure to be more fit here just because everybody is.’ Mountain biking is extremely popular in Boulder, with the city having four …

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Love in genetics: Why young couples are going for pre-wedding screening

Firstpost

Genetic screening is crucial in identifying potential genetic disorders, enabling couples to make informed decisions about their future. Representational Image In many Arab countries, such as the United Arab Emirates, Saudi Arabia and Bahrain, premarital genetic screening is mandatory due to the high prevalence of hereditary diseases like sickle cell disease and thalassemia. We spoke with experts about the importance …

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India maps its genes: How GenomeIndia is a step towards personalised medicine

Diet, lifestyle influences chances of age-related brain disorders: Study

Night owl or early bird? Here's how your inner clock impacts your health

Bedtime tales are more than children's stories: Study shows they are metaphors for sleep-related problems

The incredible breakthrough that could cure type-1 diabetes and other immune disorders. Experts reveal what's being called 'the biggest advance in decades'

Telangana DCA books cases against 135 quacks in 2024

National Institute of Siddha sets Guinness World Record for Vermam therapy session

Understanding the silent struggle of expectant fathers

Eating disorders? Follow THESE Ayurvedic remedies by Swami Ramdev to treat the issue

The relentless struggle of Christmas with an eating disorder: ‘It’s constant mental gymnastics’

For kids with rare genetic disorders, customized CRISPR treatments offer hope

YouTube algorithm suggests videos about disordered eating to some young users, new study says

Orthorexia: What is it? How it can affect us? Nutritionist shares tips to manage this eating disorder

When life is too loud: what are sound sensitivities?

The syndemic of tuberculosis and mental health

Crusaders fighting for welfare of those with blood disorders receive national award

When body image woes come wrapped in a bow

When body image woes come wrapped in a bow

Four Kerala doctors booked for failing to spot genetic disorders in newborn

Book launch boosts awareness on neurological disorders in China

INTERVIEW | Obesity raises the risk of metabolic disorders: Dr Hareesh Kumar

New research supports brain cell transplantation as a treatment for some disorders

Inside America's skinniest city where fat people aren't welcome - and the dark secrets that lie within

Love in genetics: Why young couples are going for pre-wedding screening