New York, September 15 (IANS) A combination of drugs can help reduce symptoms of agitated delirium, a common end-of-life condition for patients with advanced cancers, according to a new study.Treatment with a c
New York, September 15 (IANS): A new meta-analysis of 17 different randomised, controlled trials suggests that hormone therapy can significantly reduce insulin resistance.Menopausal women are at greater risk of
New Delhi, September 12 (IANS): Children whose families use screens a lot tend to have weaker vocabulary skills, and video games have the biggest negative effect on kids’ brain development, according to a stu
New Delhi, September 11 (IANS): The Union Cabinet, chaired by Prime Minister Narendra Modi, on Wednesday, approved health coverage to all senior citizens aged 70 years and above, irrespective of income, under t
New Delhi, September 11 (IANS): People suffering from common laryngopharyngeal dysfunction like chronic cough, hoarseness, recurrent throat clearing, especially after Covid, may be at significant risk of develo
New Delhi, September 11 (IANS): If you are suffering from chronic pain in your body, it may be time to actively work towards losing that belly or abdominal fat, suggests research on Wednesday.Reducing belly fat
New Delhi, September 10 (IANS): Welcoming the GST Council’s reduction in tax rates on essential cancer drugs, experts on Tuesday said that it is a crucial step and will make life-saving medicines more afforda
New Delhi, September 10 (IANS) With over 170,000 lives lost annually due to suicide in India, it is imperative to focus beyond mental health to prevent suicide cases in the country, said an expert in a new stud
New Delhi, Sepember 9 (IANS) The Centre on Monday said the suspected case of monkeypox (Mpox) has been verified in a patient as a travel-related infection, adding that there is no widespread risk to the public
New Delhi, September 9 (IANS) Amid one suspected case of Mpox detected in India, health experts on Monday advised not to panic as the monkeypox virus (MPXV) has minimal pandemic potential.The government on Sund
London, September 8 (IANS) 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 als
New Delhi, September 7 (IANS) 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 an
New Delhi, September 7 (IANS) 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
New Delhi, September 6 (IANS) In a ray of hope for many across the world who suffer from LCA1, a team of US researchers have given patients with the rare, inherited blindness, functional eyesight for the first
New Delhi, September 6 (IANS): A strong primary healthcare system can reduce the burden in later ages and digital solutions should be within the reach of people living in rural, remote and hilly areas, Dr VK Pa
New Delhi, September 6 (IANS): A team of US researchers on Friday said that they have found a connection between Alzheimer's disease (AD) and night time light pollution from the outdoors.Researchers at Rush Uni
New Delhi, September 5 (IANS): Long-term exposure to fine particulate matter (PM2.5) air pollution is linked to a higher risk of infertility in men, according to a Danish study.The study led by researchers at t
New Delhi, September 3 (IANS): While belching or burping is a normal physiological function, a new study on Tuesday revealed that dietary habits or a disease could be the reason.About 10,000 persons participate
New Delhi, September 3 (IANS): While early detection of breast cancer via mammograms -- an x-ray scan -- is crucial for better treatment outcomes, false positive results, meaning which do not result in a cancer
New Delhi, September 3 (IANS): 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 digit