Health

  • More Indians prefer physical wellbeing over mental: Survey
    New Delhi, October 11 (IANS) A majority of Indians, at 75 per cent, are preoccupied about their physical wellbeing, over mental wellbeing at 62 per cent, a survey by global market reseach agency Ipsos has found
  • Dietary fibre cuts risks of hypertension, diabetes: Study
    NEW DELHI, OCTOBER 4 (IANS): Indian researchers have found that patients with hypertension and Type 2 diabetes who consumed a high fibre diet witnessed an improvement in their blood pressure, cholesterol and fa
  • Heart attack and heart failure: Know the difference
    New Delhi, September 30 (IANSlife) Heart attack, cardiac arrest, heart failure - all three refer to a health emergency involving the heart. And we often use the terms interchangeably, not knowing the difference
  • Insomnia drug may reduce suicidal thoughts: Study
    New York, September 30 (IANS) Insomnia is a driver of suicide, and people with severe insomnia may safely benefit from taking a sedative to help address their sleep problems as it reduces their suicidal thought
  • Type 2 diabetes remission possible with weight loss: Study
    London, September 30 (IANS) People who achieve weight loss of 10 per cent or more in the first five years after being diagnosed with type 2 diabetes have the greatest chance of seeing their disease go into remi
  • Human ageing processes may hinder cancer development: Study
    London, September 30 (IANS) Researchers from the University of Liverpool have found that the human ageing processes may hinder cancer development. Ageing is one of the biggest risk factors for cancer. Howeve
  • Lipid in humans can help control blood sugar
    Sao Paulo, September 29 (IANS) A team of global researchers has discovered that a lipid -- produced in response to cold by brown adipose tissue in the human body -- helps reduce blood sugar. The discovery wi
  • New blood test may detect 20 types of cancers
    New York, September 28 (IANS) A new blood test has shown ability to screen numerous types of cancer with a high degree of accuracy. A trial of the test showed it detected and localized more than 20 types of can
  • 14 drinks a week may put older adults at dementia risk
    New York, September 28 (IANS) If you drink nearly 14 drinks per week (2 drinks per day) and already suffer from mild cognitive impairment (MCI), you may be at a higher risk of developing dementia than those who
  • Why should people live near green spaces?
    London, September 27 (IANS) Middle-aged and older adults that live in greener neighbourhoods were at a lower risk of developing metabolic syndrome than those living in areas with less green spaces, a new study
  • Gum disease has high connection with your BP
    London, September 25 (IANS) People with gum disease (periodontitis) have a greater likelihood of suffering from high blood pressure or vice versa, warn researchers. The study investigated gum disease as a po
  • Antacid ranitidine could cause cancer, health alert sounded
    New Delhi, September 25 (IANS) The Drugs Controller of India on Tuesday sounded a public health alert on ranitidine, a old, cheaply-priced medicine used commonly to counter stomach acidity, as some drug regulat
  • Fish oil show promise in prevention of heart attack: Study
    New York, September 25 (IANS) Vitamin D and Omega-3 (fish oil) trial shows promise in prevention of cancer death and heart attacks, a new study suggests. Results have been mixed but show promise for some out
  • Peanut butter for a healthier you
    New Delhi, September 24 (IANSlife) Peanut butter, a high-protein spread made from grounded peanuts, is a nutritious and delicious snacking option. A staple in many countries, especially the US, it is finding gr
  • Fat mass index linked to heart disease in diabetics
    Toronto, September 24 (IANS) Fat mass index, not body mass index (BMI), is linked to a higher risk of cardiovascular events in people with diabetes, says a study. Heart disease is a major cause of death worl
  • Why your baby deserves the best massage
    New Delhi, September 23 (IANSlife) A practice that has its roots in ancient times, baby massage is an important step in babys skin care routine. Apart from soothing and strengthening the muscles, a massage h
  • Walking patterns could identify dementia types: Study
    London, September 23 (IANS) Researchers have found that walking may be a key clinical tool in helping doctors accurately identify the specific type of dementia a patient has. Published in the Alzheimer's &am
  • Improving diet cuts risk of heart attacks in kids: Study
    Porto Alegre (Brazil), September 23 (IANS) Encouraging physical activity and improving diet in children is crucial to cut deaths from cardiovascular disease (CVD), a new study suggests. "Atherosclerosis - cl
  • Protein that slows down fracture-healing in older people
    New York, September 23 (IANS) Researchers, including one of Indian-origin, have found a certain protein that is more prevalent in older people and which prevent fractured bones from healing. According to the
  • How to fight depression during economic slowdown
    By Bharat Upadhyay    New Delhi, September 22 (IANS) As economic slowdown is often linked to anxiety and depression, which may also become a reason for suicide, experts suggest that rather than
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