Thursday, April 25, 2024
NEW YORK — Researchers have found an association between people who are unemployed, uninsured, or do not have education beyond high school, lack of proper sleep, and an increased risk of cardiovascular disease. The study on Asian Americans, includi...
04 Apr 2024
NEW DELHI — Maintaining proper foot health is essential for people with diabetes, as it can significantly impact nerves and blood supply to the feet, leading to ulcers, said a top diabetologist on Tuesday. Low blood supply to the foot can also re...
02 Apr 2024
LUCKNOW — Medical experts have said that changes in routine, unfamiliar places and strangers can be significant stressors for autistic children and teenagers. Talking to IANS on Autism Awareness Day on Tuesday, they said that proactive measures can...
02 Apr 2024
NEW DELHI — Maintaining proper foot health is essential for people with diabetes, as it can significantly impact nerves and blood supply to the feet, leading to ulcers, said a top diabetologist on Tuesday. Low blood supply to the foot can also resu...
02 Apr 2024
DIMAPUR — The United Nations General Assembly (UNGA) declared on April 2 as World Autism Awareness Day in 2007 to promote and affirm the full realisation of human rights and fundamental freedoms for autistic people on an equal basis with others Sev...
01 Apr 2024
NEW DELHI — Early intervention can help develop skills, reduce difficulties, and ensure long-term success of people suffering from autism — a developmental disorder that affects how individuals behave, interact, and learn, said experts on Mon...
01 Apr 2024
NEW DELHI — There has been a four-fold increase in online doctor consultations in India, since the Covid-19 pandemic, revealed a report on Monday. The report by Practo, a digital healthcare platform, showed that Tier 1 cities account for most onlin...
01 Apr 2024
NEW YORK — Stem cell therapy can be a safe option for people suffering from hard-to-treat traumatic spinal cord injuries, according to results of a phase 1 clinical trial revealed on Monday. The trial, published by the Mayo Clinic in the US, showed...
01 Apr 2024
CHENNAI — There has been a sharp uptick in the number of caesarean section (C-sec) deliveries that took place across India between 2016 and 2021, according to a study by researchers at the Indian Institute of Technology (IIT) Madras. The study, pub...
01 Apr 2024
NEW DELHI — Even as ovarian cancers are diagnosed at a later stage, routine screening programmes can help in the early detection of the deadly cancer, which is known to be the fifth most common cause of death in women, health experts said on Sunday...
31 Mar 2024
NEW DELHI — For those suffering from type 2 diabetes, keeping an ideal body weight is always recommended. However, according to new research, those aged over 65 can still remain “moderately overweight” to minimise their risk of dying fr...
30 Mar 2024
TORONTO — A team of researchers here on Friday said that they have identified genes which might be partially behind cerebral palsy, a condition which affects the ability to move and maintain balance and posture in children. The seven-year study, pu...
30 Mar 2024
NEW DELHI — Researchers on Saturday said they have assembled a replica of an adult human ear that looks and feels natural, using state-of-the-art tissue engineering techniques and a 3D printer. Currently, several surgeons build a replacement ear us...
30 Mar 2024
By Dr Rishi Raj Borah The radiant warmth of the sun, while comforting, conceals a potential threat to our eye health. Many are aware of the necessity of shielding their skin from the sun’s harmful ultraviolet (UV) radiation, yet the importance of...
30 Mar 2024
SEOUL — An association of medical professors on Saturday urged the government to exclude Second Vice Health Minister Park Min-soo from making media responses to facilitate talks in the upcoming negotiations for medical reform. The association, behi...
30 Mar 2024
NEW DELHI — For those suffering from type 2 diabetes, keeping an ideal body weight is always recommended. However, according to new research, those aged over 65 can still remain “moderately overweight” to minimise their risk of dying fr...
30 Mar 2024
NEW DELHI — The decline in fertility rates in India is a matter of concern and must be addressed properly by taking into account factors like urbanisation, education, and women’s empowerment, said health experts on Wednesday. According to a r...
28 Mar 2024
NEW DELHI — While intermittent fasting is known to help people lose weight, and have better health with good control of blood pressure and fats, the popular diet plan may not be good for women, according to an expert. Edwina Raj, Head of Services, ...
27 Mar 2024
NEW DELHI (IANSLIFE) — Psychogenic Erectile Dysfunction (PED) is a growing matter of concern among youngsters that is frequently overlooked. The rising expectations for sexual performance, combined with feelings of anxiety and stress, can contribut...
27 Mar 2024
NEW DELHI — While headache seems to be a common problem, it can also result in disability and even death, if not promptly recognised and treated on time, said Sudhir Kumar, a Hyderabad-based neurologist. The doctor, from Apollo Hospital in Hyderaba...
27 Mar 2024
NEW DELHI — Love your morning dose of coffee? Well, it may help you avoid the risk of Parkinson’s disease, claims a study. The study, published online in the April issue of the journal Neurology, included 1,84,024 people aged 35-70 years, who wer...
25 Mar 2024
ZHADIMA — Nagaland recorded a total of 4,284 active Tuberculosis (TB) cases in 2023, achieving an 86% notification rate, with 4,300 cases notified out of the allotted target of 5,000. This translates to a notification rate of about 204 cases per la...
24 Mar 2024
NEW DELHI — The 100-year-old Bacillus Calmette Guerin (BCG) vaccine continues to play a crucial role in preventing Tuberculosis (TB) in children and adolescents. Tuberculosis is one of the oldest diseases of mankind caused by a bacterium known as M...
23 Mar 2024
NEW DELHI — Worried about not being able to work out daily? Exercising even once a week is better than no physical activity, said Dr Sudhir Kumar, a Hyderabad-based neurologist. The doctor, popularly known as ‘Hyderabaddoctor’ on X.com, said th...
23 Mar 2024
NEW DELHI — Despite the availability of an effective vaccine against the Hepatitis B virus for over 30 years, its uptake has been low in India due to poor knowledge and lack of awareness, according to a study by Sir Ganga Ram Hospital. Hepatitis B ...
23 Mar 2024
