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
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
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
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
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
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
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 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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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