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Exchange RatePatna: Bihar Chief Minister Nitish Kumar Wednesday won the trust vote in the assembly, proving his majority after dumping long-time ally the BJP. A total of 126 legislators voted for the motion moved by the chief minister while 24 voted against. The house has 243 members. Bharatiya Janata Party legislators walked out before the special session [...]
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Now ‘pacemaker’ in brain to prevent memory loss in Alzheimer’s
Washington: In a first of its kind operation in the US, a ‘pacemaker’ has been surgically implanted into the brain of an Alzheimer’s patient to reduce memory loss. The device, which uses deep brain stimulation, has already been used in thousands of people with Parkinson’s disease as possible means of boosting memory and reversing cognitive [...]
Feeling the blues?
Winter blues or seasonal affective disorder is a common problem which people living in cold climates suffer during the winter season.It may cause overeating and depression. There was a chill in the air, everywhere you turned there were people huddled up in shawls with steaming hot cups of coffee and tea. Reena, stopped in her [...]
Steroids tied to bone loss in women
Washington: Post-menopausal women, treated with epidural steroid shots for relief from backache, suffered significant bone density loss in their hip, says a study. Bone density loss after six months was six times greater when compared to the typical bone density loss seen in a year in a post-menopausal woman who doesn’t receive steroid injection, according [...]
‘Healthy nose promotes a long, loving relationship’
London: A healthy nose ensures a happy, enduring relationship, says a study based on data involving people aged between 18 and 46 years with and without olfactory sense, according to a British media report. The results showed men and women unable to smell were more insecure, with men particularly affected when it comes to finding [...]
Banish dry skin this winter
The weather outside might be dry and dull, but your skin need not. Winter skin care might seem challenging, but if you know exactly what your skin needs, it can be a breeze. Read on. Winter is here and you’re all excited about bringing out those stylish woollens and mits. But you’re lacklustre and dry [...]
‘Moving is difficult for children’
Dr Diana Monteiro We are moving to a new City. While my husband and I are excited, my 8-year-old is very upset as she will leave her friends and the house where we are living now. We are shifting in two weeks and I am worried. what should I do. For a child, their world [...]
Salty reason to go easy on cheese
London: High salt levels in cheese may be fuelling an epidemic of high blood pressure (BP) linked to strokes, heart attacks and thousands of premature deaths, claims a group that works towards greater awareness of the effects of salt on health. Cheese can contain as much salt as junk food products, says Consensus Action on [...]
Is the end in sight?
The UNAIDS mission report has revealed a 50 per cent drop in cases of Aids across various countries. This Aids day we look at the situation in AP. You would think that in today’s world when everyone claims to be progressive and broad minded, people with HIV would be better accepted. But only recently, a [...]
Belly fat can put you at risk
According to a study conducted at Massachusetes General Hospital, men with belly fat are ripe candidates for bone loss and decreased strength. Washington: Men with belly fat are ripe candidates for bone loss and decreased bone strength, says a new study.”It is important for men to be aware that excess belly fat is not only [...]
Biological clocks do tick… fast
Dr Divya T Sudarshan Hi doc, I was just reading about the woman’s biological clock in a magazine and I’m wondering what all the noise is about? I have always found people getting reflective as the new year approaches. It seems the only time of the year when they acknowledge the ‘time’ factor. So why is [...]
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