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Sleep-disordered breathing linked to age acceleration: Study

Increase in the severity of sleep-disordered breathing and sleep disruption are associated with epigenetic age acceleration, recent findings suggest.The study shows that each standard deviation increase in the apnea-hypopnea index, a measure of sleep-disordered breathing severity, was associated with the equivalent of 215 days of biological age acceleration. Similarly, each standard deviation increase in the arousal index, a measure of sleep disruption, was associated with the equivalent of 321 days of age acceleration."People's biological age might not be the same as their chronological age. Individuals, whose biological age is higher than their chronological age, exhibit age acceleration or fast ageing. In our study, we found that more severe sleep-disordered breathing is associated with epigenetic age acceleration. Our data provide biological evidence supporting adverse physiological and health effects of untreated sleep-disordered breathing," said lead author Xiaoyu Li.Findings of

Muzaffarpur: 14 children die of Encephalitis, over a dozen admitted in hospitals

As many as 14 children have died due to Acute Encephalitis Syndrome (AES) in the district while over a dozen are admitted in hospitals with high fever and other symptoms of the infection.Sunil Shahi, Superintendent of Shri Krishna Medical College and Hospital (SKMCH), told ANI, "We have received 38 patients so far, most of them have a deficiency of glucose in their blood. Two have also tested JE positive, the overall casualty till now is 14."Dr Gopal Sahni, head of Critical Care Unit, said, "When heat and humidity rise, the body's sweat cannot evaporate. The humidity level is over 50 per cent in the last few days. We have about 15 such children admitted in the hospital currently. Eight-nine such cases come regularly."Encephalitis is a viral infection, which causes mild flu-like symptoms such as a fever or a headache.

Brain-dead Pune man gifts life to 4 people

On his birthday, a brain-dead man from Pune gifted new life to four people after his family donated his organs to needy patients in Maharashtra, officials said here on Saturday.

Ingredients to look for in your beauty products

It is always important to see what ingredients beauty products have before you apply them on yourself. Always look for antioxidants and paraben free products to keep your skin healthy and glowing always, say experts.

AES outbreak: 12 kids die in Muzaffarpur

At least 12 children have died in the past one week of suspected Acute Encephalitis Syndrome (AES) and Japanese Encephalitis (JE) in Bihar's Muzaffarpur, while 15 are being treated at the city's two hospitals.

Bengaluru clinic offers magnetic therapy for brain cancer cure

SBF Healthcare & Research Centre would offer sequentially programmed magnetic field therapy for treating patients suffering from brain tumor with cancer cells in India and the US, a top official said on Saturday.

Junk food consumption ups allergy risk in kids

Researchers have found that high consumption of junk food such as microwaved foods and barbequed meats may be responsible for food allergies in children.

Sharda Hospital launches Project Arogya to spread awareness about breast cancer

Sharda Hospital, a state-of-the-art super-speciality hospital, is a premium model of healthcare extending medical services at par with global excellence, flagged off a 'Breast Cancer Detection Mammography Van' on 8th June in the presence of P K Gupta, Chancellor, Sharda University along with dignitaries from Rotary Club of Delhi Monarch.The vision of this project is to eradicate factors responsible for the late stage detection of breast cancer, spread awareness among women regarding symptoms and the cause and provide breast cancer screening, free of cost to the patients.A special mammogram which is one of the leading medical equipment will be on the bus with a team of doctors and nurses. This bus will travel through UP and Haryana touching the remote areas around the regions of Ghaziabad, Delhi, Noida, Greater Noida, Hapur, Gannaur, Sonipat, Pilakhua, Dadri, Sahibabad, Kundli, Indirapuram, Gohana and Modinagar.The cost of the mammogram used is USD 102,037 (RS 7,142,602/-), it uses a ..

High-res snapshot of chikungunya virus may lead to drugs, vaccines

Scientists have snapped high-resolution pictures of the chikungunya virus latched onto a protein found on the surface of cells in the joints, an advance that may pave the way for new treatments against the infection. Most people who become infected with chikungunya virus develop fever and joint pain that last about a week. However, in up to half of patients, the virus can cause severe arthritis that persists for months or years. There is no treatment to prevent the short-lived infection from persisting into chronic arthritis. Researchers have uncovered information that could help stop the debilitating condition. A team at Washington University in the US snapped images chikungunya virus latched onto a protein found on the surface of cells in the joints. The protein used in the study was taken from mice, but people have the same protein, and the virus interacts with the mouse and human proteins in virtually identical ways. The structures, published in the journal Cell, shows in ...

Poor sleep linked to mental health issues in students

Insufficient sleep is associated with a wide range of mental health issues such as anxiety, self-harm and suicide ideation among students and athletes, according to a study.

Insufficient sleep can cause mental health issues in college students

A new study suggested that college students including athletes who are getting insufficient sleep are more likely to develop mental health issues.The findings in the study, published in the Journal 'Sleep', showed that with every additional night of insufficient sleep, the risk of experiencing mental health symptoms increased on an average by more than 20% - including an increased risk of 21% for depressed mood, 24% for hopelessness, 24% for anger, 25% for anxiety, 25% for desire to self-harm, 28% for functional problems, and 28% for suicide ideation."It was really surprising to see how strongly insufficient sleep was associated with a wide variety of mental health symptoms among college students," said lead author Thea Ramsey."Also, it was intriguing that while student-athletes experienced on average fewer nights of insufficient sleep and better mental health, the relationship between insufficient sleep and mental health was as strong or stronger in athletes compared to ...

Nurses at increased risk of sleep disorders

Researchers have found that nurses are at an increased risk of sleep deprivation and sleep disorders such as chronic insomnia.

Nurses at higher risk of chronic insomnia and sleep disorder: Study

A new study identified that medical centres nurses were at a higher risk of chronic insomnia and showed symptoms of common sleep disorders.The study was published in the journal 'Sleep'."We were surprised by the number of nurses potentially suffering from common sleep disorders, most notably, chronic insomnia and shift work disorder," said lead author Francis Christian, a second-year fellow at the University of Oklahoma Health Sciences Center.The results showed that 49 per cent of participating nurses at an academic medical centre averaged less than seven hours of sleep per night, and the overall average night sleep time was 6.6 hours.Symptoms consistent with chronic insomnia were identified in 31 per cent of nurses, and excessive daytime sleepiness was found in 4.5 per cent of them.27 per cent of nurses used medications to help them sleep, and 13 per cent reported using medications to stay awake.Symptoms indicative of shift work disorder were present in 31 per cent of nurses. About ..

Tehri: Drone transports blood sample from remote area

An unmanned aerial vehicle (UAV) could prove to be a boon for the healthcare sector in future as a drone on Friday transported a single unit of blood from a remote primary health centre in Tehri district.The drone was used to carry a blood unit in the area which is geographically difficult to traverse."As a trial, we transported a unit of blood from Nandgaon to the district hospital's blood bank which was 30 kilometres away. The drone took 18 minutes to transport blood without any problem," said Dr SS Pangti, a senior physician at Tehri district hospital, District Magistrate Sarika."We will conduct similar trials in the near future to check drone's reliability," he added.

Three Britons die after eating pre-packed sandwiches

Three Britons have died of food poisoning after eating pre-packaged sandwiches, UK health authorities said Friday, stressing that the risk to the wider public remained "low". The patients died of listeriosis, a rare bacterial infection that is especially dangerous for people with weak immune systems or pregnant women. The listeria bacteria primarily develops in dairy products and chilled ready-to-eat food, according to Britain's National Health Service (NHS). Public Health England said "a number of local authorities are currently investigating the source of listeria infections linked to pre-packed sandwiches". "The cases of listeria infection were in six seriously ill hospital patients in England. Three of these patients have sadly died," the health service said. It said the sandwiches' supplier, The Good Food Chain, had voluntarily ceased production while an investigation is underway. Nick Phin, the deputy head of the National Infection Service, said no other cases have been ...

Nicotine in e-cigarettes raises chronic bronchitis risk: Study

E-cigarette vaping with nicotine not only hampers mucus clearance from the airways, but also increases the risk of chronic bronchitis, warn researchers.

Acute shortage of anti-rabies vaccines in Delhi govt-run hospitals, Health Min calls meet

Delhi government hospitals are facing "acute shortage" of anti-rabies vaccine due to a fall in drug supply, prompting the Centre to call a meeting of health officers and hospital incharges Friday, officials said. The LNJP Hospital, GB Pant Hospital and other city government-run facilities are facing the shortage as the suppliers are unable to replenish the anti-rabies vaccine (ARV). "The shortage of ARV at city government-run hospitals has led to patients thronging anti-rabies clinics at Centre-run Safdarjung Hospital and RML Hospital," a senior health ministry official told PTI. The official said, a meeting chaired by the Director General of Health Services (DGHS) was convened on Friday to discuss the situation, and the Delhi government officials were assured all possible help to tackle the crisis. Medical Superintendent of LNJP Hospital, the largest health facility under the Delhi government, Dr Kishore Singh, told PTI, "There is an acute shortage of anti-rabies vaccine, and it is ..

Dietary supplements could harm your health

Researchers have found that consumption of dietary supplements for weight loss, muscle building and energy leads to death, disability and hospitalisation in kids and young adults, compared to vitamins.

Eating while standing ups stress, mutes taste buds

Researchers have found that spending more time standing up and eating for even a few minutes prompts physical stress, muting taste buds.

Rush in Haryana village to get 'miracle' water

Hundreds of people are visiting a village in Haryana's Rewari district daily to get 'miracle' water that they believe is a panacea for several diseases, including diabetes.