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Washington , September 12 (ANI): Free, circulating vitamin D levels in the blood can help in understanding and predicting the future health risks in ageing men, according to a recent study. It suggests the free, precursor form of vitamin D found circulating in the bloodstream is a more accurate predictor of future health and disease risk, than the often measured total vitamin D. Since vitamin D deficiency is associated with multiple serious health conditions as we get older, this study suggests that further investigation…

Washington , September 12 (ANI): COVID-19 patients can suffer long-term lung and heart damage but, in majority cases, this tends to improve over time, according to the first, prospective follow-up of patients infected with the coronavirus, presented at the European Respiratory Society International Congress.Researchers in the COVID-19 'hot spot' in the Tyrolean region of Austria recruited consecutive coronavirus patients to their study, who were hospitalised at the University Clinic of Internal Medicine in Innsbruck, the St…

Dallas , September 12 (ANI): Having eight or more alcoholic beverages in a week's time can increase the risk of high blood pressure (also called hypertension) among adults with Type 2 diabetes, according to recent research.The new study results were published today in the Journal of the American Heart Association."This is the first large study to specifically investigate the association of alcohol intake and hypertension among adults with Type 2 diabetes," said senior study author Matthew J. Singleton, M.D., M.B.E., M.H.S.,…

Washington D.C. , September 10 (ANI): While cosmetics can help in giving a glow and bounce to dull and lifeless skin, some of the harmful constituents can rather increase skin irritation and cause problems. One such constituent according to recent research is a bacterium Pluralibacter. Since its introduction in 2005, an increasing number of products posing a microbiological risk have been notified via the European rapid alert system for consumer products "Safety Gate" (formerly RAPEX).Ten cosmetic products listed in the…

New Delhi , August 16 (ANI): The Parsi community celebrated its New Year known as Navroz with pomp and grandeur, dressing up to their best and meeting and greeting relatives and friends on Sunday.At the celebration every year, many Parsi women wear a traditional Gara saree. These sarees are known for the intricate embroidery and mesmerising motifs, and it is a part of their rich tradition.Talking about the special embroidery on the Gara saree, Charu Khanna, a Delhi-based fashion designer said, "Parsi embroidery is famously…

New Delhi , August 16 (ANI): As the festival of Navroz or the Parsi New Year has arrived at a time when the number of coronavirus cases are on the rise, many would be in the dilemma of whether to visit salons to get that festive glow.While many have adapted to the 'new normal' owing to the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic, many are opting to stay indoors to avoid any possibility of contracting the virus. Stepping out or not, here are some of the best home DIY beauty treatments from the personal closet of a Delhi based beautician,…