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Australia expected to face peak season of severe weather

11-10-2023 Gday India

The Australian Bureau of Meteorology (BOM) said the country is expected to face a peak season of severe weather, including heatwaves and tropical cyclones.

Will weight loss help lower heart disease risk?

11-10-2023 Gday India

While reducing abdominal fat may be key to cut down risks to heart health, anything in excess -- extreme diets and exercise may prove to be harmful, said health experts, on the occasion of World Heart Day.

Will magic mushrooms help against treatment-resistant depression?

11-10-2023 Gday India

Amid ongoing debate by countries to legalise psychedelic drugs, researchers in a new study discussed the therapeutic use of psychedelics -- focusing on the use of psilocybin for treatment of depression.

Walking 7,000 steps daily can lower blood pressure in elderly

11-10-2023 Gday India

Walking 7,000 steps every day can help older adults to reduce their high blood pressure -- a key risk factor for heart failure, heart attacks, and strokes, finds a study.

Turmeric may help treat indigestion as good as antacid

11-10-2023 Gday India

A natural compound found in the culinary spice turmeric may be as effective as omeprazole -- a drug used to curb excess stomach acid -- for treating indigestion symptoms, claims a study published online in the journal BMJ Evidence-Based Medicine.

Study explains why sorghum may be better than whole grains

11-10-2023 Gday India

Sorghum bran, more commonly known as jowar in India, has much higher levels of some essential amino acids and minerals needed for human health and development than a whole grain or dehulled sorghum flour, according to researchers.

Sleeping & waking up late may raise risk of diabetes

11-10-2023 Gday India

The study, published in the journal Annals of Internal Medicine, analysed the data of 63,676 female nurses.

Sitting over 10 hours daily may raise dementia risk in elderly

11-10-2023 Gday India

While being sedentary is harmful for all age groups, a new study showed older adults who keep seated for more than 10 hours a day watching TV may be at an increased risk of developing dementia.

Man-made plastic chemicals linked to higher postpartum depression

11-10-2023 Gday India

Higher prenatal phthalate levels may increase the risk of postpartum depression, a new study has revealed.

Just 50 steps climbing stairs a day can cut heart disease risk by 20%

11-10-2023 Gday India

Forget walking 10,000 or 7,000 steps a day. Taking at least 50 steps climbing stairs daily could significantly slash your risk of heart disease, according to a new study.

Ginger supplements can be beneficial in treating autoimmune diseases

11-10-2023 Gday India

Ginger supplements can play an important role in controlling inflammation for people living with autoimmune diseases, a new study has found.

Diverse, mature gut bacteria can reduce asthma risk in childhood

11-10-2023 Gday India

Babies and young children with a diverse and more mature community of bacteria present in their gut are less likely to develop wheezing or asthma related to allergies, finds study.

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