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Adolescent binge drinking linked to long-lasting brain impairment: Study
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Heavy alcohol consumption may cause permanent dysregulation of neurons, or brain cells, in adolescents, according to a new study in mice.
The findings, published in...
West Bengal: Bajrang Dal opens Jhatka meat shop
To give alternatives to Halal meat, Bajrang Dal opens Jhatka meat shop in Bardhaman. Also, the organisation planning to open more such shops in...
Sanitation Survey: 60% report reduction in sexual assault after toilets built under Swachh Bharat
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The availability of a functional toilet in Bharat has led to a significant reduction in sexual assault of women.
This was the opinion of a...
Junk food responsible for rising heart problems among school-going kids
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Increased consumption of junk foods and less physical activity is the main reason why school children are seeing a spike in heart attacks, said...
Celebrities endorsing tobacco injurious to society, say doctors
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Doctors on the eve of World No-Tobacco Day have expressed concerns over the endorsement by leading actors like Amitabh Bachchan, Shah Rukh Khan, Ranveer...
Antibiotics, western diet raise inflammatory bowel disease risk in kids
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Children and adolescents face greater risk of inflammatory bowel disease (IBD) when exposed to antibiotics or a western diet at early ages, according to...
Sinu Joseph's Rtu Vidya is a science that helps in making one's menstrual cycle pain-free naturally. It uses the time-tested methods of our ancestors...
Pranayama, labelled ‘breathing exercises’ in West, may help reduce Alzheimer’s risk: Study
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Doing simple breathing exercises may help reduce risk of developing Alzheimer's disease, claimed a study.
Researchers from the University of Southern California showed that a...
Less whole-grain intake, more red meat behind global spike in diabetes
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Increased intake of refined rice and wheat as well as processed red meat, and low consumption of whole grains is causing a significant increase...
Alcohol, junk food, sugary drinks driving liver disease in India: Doctors
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Increased consumption of alcohol, junk food, high-fat diets, and sugary drinks are driving a spike in liver disease in India, said doctors here, ahead...