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Healthy sleep habits help lower risk of heart failure: Study

The heart connect: Are you sleeping well enough?

October 31, 2020October 31, 2020 - by IANS

New Delhi: The pandemic brought with it a new normal that came with its own consequences. The social distancing, erratic work hours, and the stress of living in times of …

Lucknow, Oct 30 (IANS) The National Botanical Research Institute (NBRI) and Indian Institute of Toxicology Research (IITR) in collaboration with a urologist Salil Tandon, have developed a herbal medicine that will dissolve kidney stones. The new medicine, URO-05, provides a non-invasive alternative to remove stones from kidneys. The cost-effective medicines has been developed through five years of research. The technology of the drug was transferred for production to NBRI on Tuesday which also marked the 67th annual day of the institute. The drug which is to be orally administered, is set for production and will be available in the market within six months. The clinical trial of this drug was done at King George Medical University (KGMU) and the tests, so far, have been quite encouraging. The drug was found effective for up to one-centimetre stone size. Initial results have shown about 75 per cent reduction in stone size with no adverse effects," said Tandon. He said that the drug also helps in post lithotripsy (removing kidney stone using sound wave) stone expulsion. About 65 per cent patients have shown very good symptomatic relief from pain, burning, frequency and urgency of urine. The IITR has checked the medicine for toxicity and found no major side effects of consumption. The medicine is prepared from five plants found in the Gangetic plain. Not only this, the vegetation is also available in abundance, due to which there will be no problem of raw materials for the manufacture of medicines. Scientists claim that herbal medicine is as effective as the allopathic drug Temsulosin given for stone. Also, being herbal, it does not have any side effects.

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NBRI develops herbal drug for kidney stones

October 30, 2020 - by IANS

Lucknow: The National Botanical Research Institute (NBRI) and Indian Institute of Toxicology Research (IITR) in collaboration with a urologist Salil Tandon, have developed a herbal medicine that will dissolve kidney stones. …

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Foods to ignore if you are suffering from arthritis

October 30, 2020 - by IANS

New Delhi: Arthritis is an autoimmune disease that affects joint and bone pain. It could be a problem or a matter of concern, If not taken care of at the …

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Ensuring better digestive health for your child

October 30, 2020October 29, 2020 - by IANS

New Delhi: Has your toddler been refusing to poop in the toilet? Does he/she cry or make faces while passing stool or has the frequency of pooping reduced to less …

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Superfoods that can lower the risk of breast cancer

October 30, 2020October 29, 2020 - by IANS

New Delhi: A healthy lifestyle which includes exercise and a nutrient-dense diet may help reduce the risk of cancer. Foods which are rich in antioxidants and fiber have been found …

Creating a home workout plan with niche exercises

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Make your equipment-free workout effective

October 30, 2020October 29, 2020 - by IANS

New Delhi: If you think going to a gym and using equipment is the only way to an effective workout, think again! “Your body” is the greatest equipment you need …

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Sanofi, GSK to supply COVAX with 200 mn doses of COVID-19 vaccine

October 29, 2020October 29, 2020 - by IANS

New Delhi, Sanofi and GSK have signed a Statement of Intent with Gavi, the legal administrator of the COVAX Facility, a global risk-sharing mechanism for pooled procurement and equitable distribution …

Odisha stands prepared for Covid vaccination

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Covid vax: Infections reported among Sputnik V trial volunteers

October 28, 2020 - by IANS

Moscow: There have been instances of infection among volunteers of Sputnik V trials, the world’s first registered vaccine against Covid-19 virus, according to a top official of the developer of the …

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Young smokers three times more likely to die prematurely: Study

October 28, 2020October 28, 2020 - by IANS

London: Current smokers faced nearly three times the risk of premature death from cardiovascular disease compared with people who never smoked, with the risk being higher among those who began …

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Bangladesh records 1,493 new Covid-19 cases

October 28, 2020 - by IANS

Dhaka: Bangladesh has reported 1,493 new Covid-19 cases, taking the tally to 403,079, health officials said on Wednesday. The death toll climbed to 5,861 after 23 fatalities were registered in …