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No Obligation On State To Inform Sexual Assault Victim Of Right To Terminate Pregnancy: Rajasthan HC Flags MTP Rules, Initiates Suo Moto Case
1 week, 6 days ago

No Obligation On State To Inform Sexual Assault Victim Of Right To Terminate Pregnancy: Rajasthan HC Flags MTP Rules, Initiates Suo Moto Case

Live Law  

Upholding an order dismissing a father's plea seeking termination of his daughter's over 24-week pregnancy who was allegedly trafficked and raped, the Jaipur bench of the Rajasthan High Court took suo motu cognizance of the issue noting that there was no obligation in law on the State to apprise a sexual assault survivor of her right to termination. In the …

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Infants of mothers with gestational diabetes may not be at higher obesity risk, new study suggests
1 month ago

Infants of mothers with gestational diabetes may not be at higher obesity risk, new study suggests

Deccan Chronicle  

New Delhi: Babies born to mothers with gestational diabetes may not be at a higher risk of becoming obese, as previously thought, according to a new study that followed nearly 100 such infants during their first year of life. This could mean that infants exposed to gestational diabetes are not necessarily at higher risk for obesity but may instead benefit …

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Air and noise pollution linked to higher risk of infertility, study finds
3 months, 2 weeks ago

Air and noise pollution linked to higher risk of infertility, study finds

The Independent  

Sign up to the Independent Climate email for the latest advice on saving the planet Get our free Climate email Get our free Climate email SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. Fine particulate matter in the air and road traffic noise contributed to infertility in both sexes, the study found, …

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Simple blood test could detect cancer risk in type 2 diabetics
3 months, 3 weeks ago

Simple blood test could detect cancer risk in type 2 diabetics

The Independent  

Sign up for our free Health Check email to receive exclusive analysis on the week in health Get our free Health Check email Please enter a valid email address Please enter a valid email address SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. Please try again later {{ /verifyErrors }} A simple …

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Covid tied to higher risk of depression, anxiety, PTSD and other conditions, with the unvaccinated most affected, study shows
4 months ago

Covid tied to higher risk of depression, anxiety, PTSD and other conditions, with the unvaccinated most affected, study shows

CNN  

Editor’s Note: If you or someone you know is struggling with suicidal thoughts or mental health matters, please call the 988 Suicide & Crisis Lifeline by dialing 988 to connect with a trained counselor, or visit the 988 Lifeline website. CNN — Having a severe case of Covid-19 appears to be linked with an increased risk of subsequent mental illness, …

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There Are 2 New Dementia Risk Factors You Should Know About
4 months, 1 week ago

There Are 2 New Dementia Risk Factors You Should Know About

Huff Post  

TEK IMAGE/SCIENCE PHOTO LIBRARY via Getty Images A new report found that high cholesterol and untreated vision loss put you at higher risk of developing dementia. In a new dementia report published in The Lancet journal by researchers who are part of The Lancet Commission, two new modifiable risk factors have been identified: high cholesterol after 40 and untreated vision …

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Cancer risks are far higher for LGBTQ folks. Here's how health justice groups are fighting back
6 months ago

Cancer risks are far higher for LGBTQ folks. Here's how health justice groups are fighting back

Salon  

Discrimination, and the chronic stress it causes, have been identified as key drivers of heightened cancer risks among LGBTQ+ communities in a pioneering new report from the American Cancer Society. The ACS reports that 40% of all cancers among the general population are attributable to "modifiable risk factors" — including tobacco and alcohol use, along with unhealthy diets and excess …

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Gonorrhea resistance to antibiotics is increasing putting women at higher risk than men
6 months, 1 week ago

Gonorrhea resistance to antibiotics is increasing putting women at higher risk than men

Hindustan Times  

That's "the only way to completely avoid STIs," is what we hear from public health bodies. But it also makes perfect sense when you read the latest data from the European Centre for Disease Prevention and Control on the spread of gonorrhea, a bacterial sexually transmitted infection, and antimicrobial resistance. "Antimicrobial resistance is not the only cause, but in countries …

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Researchers find higher levels of dangerous chemical than expected in southeast Louisiana
6 months, 1 week ago

Researchers find higher levels of dangerous chemical than expected in southeast Louisiana

Associated Press  

NEW ORLEANS — Researchers using high-tech air monitoring equipment rolled through an industrialized stretch of southeast Louisiana in mobile labs and found levels of a carcinogen in concentrations as much as 20 times higher than previously estimated, according to a paper published Tuesday in the journal Environmental Science & Technology. The study by researchers at Johns Hopkins University raises new …

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Tips & Tricks for Lowering Car Insurance Prices in 2024
6 months, 4 weeks ago

Tips & Tricks for Lowering Car Insurance Prices in 2024

Hindustan Times  

In 2024, owning a car isn't just about mobility or status; it's also about managing costs, especially when it comes to car insurance. Understanding Car Insurance Costs Before getting into the tips, it’s crucial to understand what factors influence your car insurance premiums. Car Modifications: Any modifications that enhance a car’s performance or aesthetics might increase insurance prices due to …

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Men at higher risk of developing problems because of diabetes than women, study finds
7 months ago

Men at higher risk of developing problems because of diabetes than women, study finds

Hindustan Times  

Men with diabetes are at a higher risk of experiencing major health effects than diabetic women, a new research has found. The researchers found that diabetic men were 51 per cent more likely to develop heart problems than diabetic women. Overall, the researchers found that diabetic men were 51 per cent more likely to develop heart problems than diabetic women. …

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General, central obesities linked to higher risk of colorectal cancer
7 months, 1 week ago

General, central obesities linked to higher risk of colorectal cancer

The Hindu  

Obesity rates are rising worldwide. These genetic variations could explain the increased CRC risk in “generally obese” and “tall centrally obese” body types, they wrote in their paper. ‘Large independent datasets’ The authors wrote in their paper that “the observed difference in genetic and tissue expressions suggests that PC1 and PC3 may capture different molecular origins and metabolic consequences of …

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Dowager’s Hump: What It Is And How To Prevent It
7 months, 2 weeks ago

Dowager’s Hump: What It Is And How To Prevent It

Huff Post  

NoSystem images via Getty Images People who work at a desk all day are at a higher risk of developing a Dowager's hump. This kind of poor posture can lead to consequences like back pain, neck pain and even an acquired round-shouldered posture known as a dowager’s hump, said Dr. Nnaemeka Echebiri, a physiatrist at the Hospital for Special Surgery …

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Tuberculosis cases rising in California, and state officials are sounding the alarm
8 months, 4 weeks ago

Tuberculosis cases rising in California, and state officials are sounding the alarm

LA Times  

A March 2018 photo shows a tuberculosis patient in Gauhati, India. Most active cases in California are from people with latent TB who picked up the bacteria decades ago but weren’t contagious or showing symptoms. “We have a lot of people who travel, and also have family members who come from other countries with higher rates of TB,” Dr. Regina …

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Using marijuana in ANY form is linked to a 42% increased risk of a stroke - and 25% higher chance of a heart attack, study warns
9 months, 3 weeks ago

Using marijuana in ANY form is linked to a 42% increased risk of a stroke - and 25% higher chance of a heart attack, study warns

Daily Mail  

A study found that cannabis use could raise the risk of heart attack and stroke Using cannabis could lead to a 'significant' increase in heart attack and stroke risk, even if people consume edibles, a study suggests. Researchers in Massachusetts and California spent four years evaluating more than 400,000 US adults in 27 states to examine the link between cannabis …

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Women who consume soft drinks daily at higher risk of liver cancer; 5 side effects explained
10 months, 3 weeks ago

Women who consume soft drinks daily at higher risk of liver cancer; 5 side effects explained

Hindustan Times  

Women who consume sugar-sweetened beverages once or more daily are at a higher risk of developing diseases like liver cancer and chronic hepatitis, says an observational study led by researchers at Brigham and Women’s Hospital. Soft drinks being high in sugar and soda pose grave risk to a person's overall health and puts one at risk of obesity, diabetes, cancer, …

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India and Indonesia risk the biggest fallout from geopolitical shocks
1 year, 2 months ago

India and Indonesia risk the biggest fallout from geopolitical shocks

Business Standard  

A tricycle in front of Senen market in Jakarta, Indonesia, on Tuesday, Aug. 29, 2023. Photographer: Rosa Panggabean/Bloomberg By Swati Pandey A triumvirate of high oil prices, a surging dollar and geopolitical instability are set to weigh on India and Indonesia among Asia’s emerging markets, while energy exporter Malaysia may prove a rare beneficiary. "If higher oil prices persist for …

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What ‘healthy obesity’ really means according to the experts
1 year, 2 months ago

What ‘healthy obesity’ really means according to the experts

The Independent  

Sashaying down the catwalk in stratospheric heels for Dolce and Gabbana last month, supermodel Ashley Graham was a picture of health. “People think you lose and gain fat cells when you lose or gain weight,” he says, “but fat cells that sit just under the skin act like balloons, filling with fat and increasing with size as you gain weight.” …

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New Government strategy pledges to reduce suicide rates within 2.5 years
1 year, 3 months ago

New Government strategy pledges to reduce suicide rates within 2.5 years

The Independent  

For free real time breaking news alerts sent straight to your inbox sign up to our breaking news emails Sign up to our free breaking news emails Please enter a valid email address Please enter a valid email address SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. We must do all we …

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All The Ways COVID Can Affect Your Heart, According To Doctors
1 year, 3 months ago

All The Ways COVID Can Affect Your Heart, According To Doctors

Huff Post  

andreswd via Getty Images Heart inflammation, irregular heart beat and shortness of breath can all occur as a result of a more severe COVID-19 infection. Some of the possible theories involve increased inflammation of the heart and arteries.. Low oxygen levels may also play a role,” said Dr. Jim Liu, a cardiologist at Ohio State University’s Wexner Medical Center. “We …

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COVID-19 is ‘heating up all around’ this summer. Should we be wearing masks again?
1 year, 4 months ago

COVID-19 is ‘heating up all around’ this summer. Should we be wearing masks again?

LA Times  

The uptick in coronavirus transmission this summer has not brought major alarm from health experts. There are people who may want to avoid contracting COVID-19 “because it’s disruptive to life.” Chin-Hong said he’s aware of people who’ve had to change big travel plans to Europe and Africa because of illness. And even if you don’t choose to mask up, “definitely …

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Alok Kumar Agarwal On Investing In Mutual Funds Based On Market Capitalization
1 year, 5 months ago

Alok Kumar Agarwal On Investing In Mutual Funds Based On Market Capitalization

Deccan Chronicle  

When it comes to investing in mutual funds, understanding the different types based on market capitalization can greatly help in making informed investment decisions. Let us delve into the various types of mutual funds based on market capitalization, namely large cap, mid cap, multi-cap, flexi cap, and small-cap funds so that you can start your investment journey! Large Cap Funds: …

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How Extreme Heat Can Affect Your Health
1 year, 5 months ago

How Extreme Heat Can Affect Your Health

Live Mint  

Punishingly high temperatures have been stifling much of the Northern Hemisphere this summer, with record heat reported in swaths of North America and Europe, as well as parts of Africa and Asia. Extreme heat is “what feels unusually hot to you, based on where you live,” said Gregory Wellenius, professor of environmental health at Boston University. Some places are more …

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Study Finds Insomnia Is Linked To Higher Stroke Risk
1 year, 5 months ago

Study Finds Insomnia Is Linked To Higher Stroke Risk

Huff Post  

Twenty47studio via Getty Images Experts say it's important to let your doctor know if you have trouble sleeping — it could put you at risk for stroke and other cardiovascular diseases. Sleep deprivation and insomnia are linked to a higher risk of stroke risk factors like hypertension, diabetes and obesity, Amin added. “But this study really helps broaden our understanding …

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