Thursday, November 21, 2024
NEW DELHI — Losing weight comes with several benefits and now, scientists say that shedding those extra kilos around the waist could also reduce the risk of severe cases of flu and other infections in people with diabetes. The study from Rhian Hopk...
08 Sep 2024
LONDON — Lack of green spaces and long-term exposure to air pollution increase the risk of hospitalisation for respiratory conditions, a new study has said. Traffic-related air pollution is also strongly linked to the progression from asthma to ast...
08 Sep 2024
NEW DELHI — US researchers have developed a novel problem-solving therapy that boosts brain functions to relieve symptoms of depression, giving hope to millions worldwide. Depression is a common mental disorder, which affects an estimated 5 per cen...
07 Sep 2024
NEW DELHI — Regular consumption of junk food — rich in sugar, salt, and fat — hampers micronutrient absorption in the body and leads to nutrient deficiencies, affecting overall health, said experts on Saturday. National Nutrition Week i...
07 Sep 2024
NEW DELHI — The rising consumption of processed and packaged food in India will likely affect health outcomes and policies may be required to regulate the nutritional content of these foods and promote healthier alternatives, a government paper has...
07 Sep 2024
NEW DELHI — Does your work keep you glued to screens for a longer period? Beware, coupled with no physical activity, it might take a toll on your brain’s cognitive functions and lead to digital dementia, warned experts on Tuesday. The term â€...
03 Sep 2024
NEW DELHI — The increased consumption of sugar-filled beverages is surging health problems such as Type 2 diabetes, obesity, heart disease, and tooth decay worldwide. Switching sugary drinks with water can be a way to prevent these problems, sugges...
01 Sep 2024
NEW DELHI — Finding it hard to spare 30 minutes for a walk outside? A bout of squats every 45 minutes may help counter the effects of prolonged sitting, according to an expert on Friday. Taking to social media platform X.com, Dr. Sudhir Kumar from ...
31 Aug 2024
NEW YORK — Scientists on Saturday said they have developed a simple blood test that can predict 30-year cardiovascular disease risks for women. Research supported by the National Institutes of Health (NIH) in the US found that measuring two types o...
31 Aug 2024
NEW DELHI — For those suffering from uncontrolled hypertension, here comes good news. New research on Saturday showed that a single pill with low doses of three anti-hypertensive drugs, once a day, significantly lowered blood pressure than other st...
31 Aug 2024
NEW DELHI — As the World Health Organisation (WHO) asks countries to step up vigil against Monkeypox (Mpox), the United Nations Children’s Fund (Unicef) has also sounded an alert, saying that in the fight against the outbreak, prioritising the ne...
31 Aug 2024
NEW DELHI — More than half of the world’s population does not consume enough calcium, iron, or vitamins C and E, according to a new study. The study, published in the Lancet journal, is the first to present estimates of the inadequate consump...
30 Aug 2024
NEW DELHI — It is worth noting that men are twice as likely as women to develop psoriasis, experts said on Wednesday. Each year, August is celebrated as Psoriasis Awareness Month. Psoriasis is an autoimmune skin disorder causing thick, red, scaly p...
28 Aug 2024
NEW DELHI — In the age of misinformation or ignorance regarding vaccines, a new study on Wednesday stated that warning people of the harms of not getting vaccinated may boost their chances of getting the jab. The study, published in the Journal of ...
28 Aug 2024
NEW DELHI — In the age of misinformation or ignorance regarding vaccines, a new study on Wednesday stated that warning people of the harms of not getting vaccinated may boost their chances of getting the jab. The study, published in the Journal of ...
28 Aug 2024
NEW DELHI — Playing online games can help boost the social skills of people with autism — a neurodevelopmental disorder, according to a study on Tuesday. Researchers from the University of Plymouth in the UK in a small study engaged eight peo...
27 Aug 2024
NEW DELHI — Women going through the menopause transition period are likely to experience changes that can be detrimental to their cardiovascular health, according to research on Tuesday. Despite the myth that cardiovascular disease (CVD) is a ...
27 Aug 2024
NEW DELHI ) — While consuming sugar-sweetened beverages like sodas, fruit punch, and lemonade, at home or outside is quite a norm, these may lead to significant harm to health — from infections in teeth, and kidneys to heart disease, said exp...
26 Aug 2024
NEW DELHI — Button batteries, used to power several common products at home, can lead to serious injuries and even death among toddlers who ingest them, finds a study. The team from the University of Sydney analysed over 400 cases of button b...
24 Aug 2024
NEW DELHI — Neoadjuvant chemotherapy — used to shrink tumours before cancer surgery — can significantly improve treatment outcomes and boost survival rate, said experts here on Saturday. Neoadjuvant chemotherapy is a type of cancer trea...
24 Aug 2024
NEW DELHI — People who sleep poorly are likely to experience greater levels of fatty triglycerides — a type of blood cholesterol — and abdominal fat that can increase the risk of stroke, heart disease, and other health issues, according...
24 Aug 2024
NEW DELHI — Playing with grandchildren can boost the mental well-being of older adults, even as age is the biggest risk factor for dementia and other neuro disorders like Alzheimer’s disease, according to research on Wednesday. The proportion...
21 Aug 2024
NEW DELHI — Respiratory droplets might play a role in the spread of Mpox but not as efficiently as Covid-19 or even flu, said infectious disease experts on Wednesday. Mpox is a viral zoonotic disease that occurs primarily in tropical rainforest are...
21 Aug 2024
BALI — Climate change is significantly impacting mental health and psychosocial well-being, the World Health Organization said, while calling on countries to strengthen mental health systems and services to address this growing challenge. A recent ...
19 Aug 2024
NEW DELHI — The Food Safety and Standards Authority of India (FSSAI) on Sunday launched an innovative project to tackle the growing concern of microplastic contamination in food. Microplastics are tiny pieces of plastics that range in size — ...
18 Aug 2024
