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Mobile phone calls increases the risk of high blood pressure: Study
- New research links mobile phone usage to increased risk of high blood pressure, a major risk factor for heart attack and stroke.
- Study finds that talking on a cell phone for 30 minutes or more per week is associated with a 12% higher risk of high blood pressure.
- Increased duration of mobile phone usage correlates with a greater risk of hypertension, according to research published in the European Heart Journal.
- Mobile phone users spending over 6 hours per week on calls have a 25% higher risk of developing high blood pressure, study reveals.
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Regular internet use linked to lower risk of dementia in older adults, says study
- Regular internet use may reduce the risk of dementia in older adults, according to a new study published in the Journal of the American Geriatrics Society.
- Over 18,000 adults aged 50 to 64.9 were tracked for eight years, with those who regularly used the internet showing about half the risk of developing dementia compared to those who didn't.
- The research was conducted by the University of Michigan, the National Institute on Aging, and the Social Security Administration as part of the Health and Retirement Study.
- Experts note that while the findings are promising, more research is needed to fully understand the potential impact of internet use on cognitive function in older adults.
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Mosquito Repellents may have hidden dangers, warns doctor
- With mosquito season at its peak, people are using insect repellents, but these products pose potential environmental and health risks.
- Dr Deepak Jain, Founder of The Fragrance People, warns of the growing concern about health risks from using insect repellents like mosquito coils indoors.
- According to an old study, burning one mosquito coil can be as harmful as smoking 100 cigarettes, increasing the risk of developing serious health problems like lung cancer.
- To minimize health risks, Dr Jain suggests avoiding prolonged exposure to mosquito coil smoke, especially in enclosed spaces, to prevent adverse interactions with the body.
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Scientists discovered the source of Jet lag's harmful health impacts
- Disruptions to circadian rhythms during jet lag or shift work can cause negative health consequences, according to a study by University of Massachusetts Amherst researchers.
- The study shows that the circadian clock gene Cryptochrome 1 (Cry 1) regulates adult neurogenesis, which is vital for learning and memory.
- Jet lag may adversely impact neurogenesis, and the researchers studied cell birth and differentiation in Syrian hamsters to test this hypothesis.
- The study's findings may help advance understanding of human biological clocks, leading to prevention or treatment for the effects of jet lag and circadian rhythm disorders.
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Long afternoon naps can be deadly; Experts on many ill effects of sleeping during daytime
- Taking a longer afternoon nap may reverse the benefits of napping, making one feel groggy all day and increasing the risk of diseases like diabetes, heart issues, and high blood pressure.
- Researchers from Brigham and Women's Hospital in Boston have found that taking siestas of 30 minutes or longer is linked to a higher BMI, higher blood pressure, and other conditions associated with heart disease and diabetes.
- People who are sleep deprived are more likely to benefit from afternoon naps, but sleeping for more than required hours can do more harm than good.
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Myths vs Fact: Do humans only use 10% of their brains?
- The myth that humans only use 10% of their brains is a long-standing one that has been debunked numerous times.
- The human brain is estimated to contain around 100 billion neurons and is responsible for controlling and regulating nearly all of the body's functions.
- The reality is that we use all of our brains, just not all at once - different areas of the brain are activated depending on what activities we are doing and how we are feeling.
- Despite the debunking of the 10% myth, it continues to persist and has even been the basis of popular movies like Lucy.
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Scientists identify risk factors that damage sperm lead to male infertility
- Scientists at Semmelweis University in Budapest identify the major risk factors affecting the quality of sperm leading to infertility.
- Pollution, smoking, varicocele, diabetes, testicular tumors, and age are the major factors that can damage the material of sperm, according to the study.
- The study examined nearly 27,000 studies, making it the largest meta-analysis to date on the fragmentation of sperm's genetic material.
- Smoking increases DNA fragmentation by an average of 9.19% compared to non-smokers, the study found.
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Scientists reveal reasons why your hair turns grey
- Scientists have discovered why hair turns grey, and it has to do with stem cells that lose their ability to maintain hair color as people age.
- The research focused on melanocyte stem cells, which control hair color and are nonfunctional but continually multiplying.
- The study found that certain melanocyte stem cells get stuck as people age and lose their ability to mature, leading to the greying of hair.
- The study's lead investigator suggested that the newfound mechanisms could potentially lead to delaying grey hair by helping stuck cells to move again between developing hair follicle compartments.
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Work-from-home order issued in this city as pollution reaches hazardous levels
- Air pollution in Thailand's Chiang Mai reaches hazardous levels, prompting authorities to urge people to stay indoors and work from home.
- Chiang Mai ranked as the most polluted major city in the world by air monitoring website IQAir, surpassing Delhi and Lahore.
- The levels of PM2.5 particles, which can enter the bloodstream, were more than 66 times the WHO's annual guideline in Chiang Mai.
- Thailand has seen a spike in air pollution caused by seasonal agricultural burning, leading to nearly two million people requiring hospital treatment.
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CEO who spends $2 million annually to maintain 18-year-old body reveals his fitness device
- Bryan Johnson, 45-year-old CEO & tech billionaire who gained notoriety for spending millions to reverse his age, has revealed his latest fitness device that allows him to do the equivalent of “20,000 sit-ups” in 30 minutes.
- Johnson claims to have reduced his epigenetic age by 5.1 years through his health regimen and vegan diet, which is part of his "Project Blueprint."
- He spent millions of dollars developing an anti-ageing protocol and closely monitors his vitals with the help of ultrasounds, MRIs, colonoscopies and blood tests.
- Johnson's "Project Blueprint" aims to prove that self-harm and decay are not inevitable, and offers a range of products and services related to health and wellness.
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Tech based solutions for mental health could benefit underserved population in India
- The availability of trained mental health professionals in India is low, and technology-based interventions can help address the significant gap between the need for mental health services and availability.
- Tech-based interventions, such as AI and machine learning, offer new hope for mental health care in India’s underserved population.
- Telehealth, social media apps, AI, robots, algorithms, and other technologies are being used to provide mental health services ranging from counselling and symptom management to treatment options.
- Expert says, Mental health professionals need to become early adopters of tech for it to work and cater to a wider audience.
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Walking 8,000 steps once a week can lower early death risk, says study
- Walking 8,000 steps one or two days a week can reduce the risk of early death, according to a study by Kyoto University and UCLA.
- Participants who walked 8,000 steps or more one or two days a week were 14.9% less likely to die over a 10-year period.
- Those who walked 8,000 steps or more three to seven days a week had an even lower mortality risk of 16.5%.
- The health benefits of walking 8,000 steps or more were more prominent for participants aged 65 years and older, as reported by AFP.
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Why Americans have lower life expectancy?
- US life expectancy is significantly lower than in other countries, and the gap is widening even before the pandemic, says a recent NPR report.
- Unhealthy habits like obesity, smoking, and poor eating habits may be contributing to the problem, suggest researchers.
- Higher GDP per capita in the US doesn't necessarily mean that the wealth is evenly distributed, and like-for-like comparisons show the US at a disadvantage.
- High rates of firearm homicides, opioid addiction, and car accidents in the US impact life expectancy and call for greater attention to public health and safety.
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IIT Madras researchers develop portable device to detect milk adulteration
- IIT Madras researchers develop a portable device that can detect adulterants in milk within 30 seconds.
- The 3D paper-based device can detect substances like urea, detergents, soap, starch, hydrogen peroxide, and more.
- The device is currently at technology readiness level (TRL) 3, and the researchers have filed a patent for it, the portable device requires just a milliliter of milk for testing and can be used at home.
- According to FSSAI, 41% of milk produced in India was adulterated in 2019, highlighting the need for quick and easy detection techniques.
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TikTok stars hold a charity livestream to raise funds for trans healthcare
- TikToker Mercury Stardust raise $1 million for trans healthcare in just one hour of livestream, double goal to $2 million by Trans Day of visibility.
- The fundraiser will provide trans individuals with access to hormone replacement therapy, binders, and gender-affirming surgeries that are often not covered by traditional American healthcare.
- The fundraiser comes at a crucial time as the American healthcare system is increasingly restricting access to trans healthcare, with more than 100 bills proposing limitations on healthcare for trans people.
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