New Delhi, March 1 (IANS) A team of US researchers has decoded that genetic and lifestyle factors may determine why some people with Down syndrome suffer dementia.Studies reveal that people with Down syndrome h
New Delhi, February 28 (IANS) While the Covid-19 pandemic is over, its effects continue to haunt a large majority of people infected by the infectious disease. Two separate studies have shown that several neuro
New Delhi, February 27 (IANS): Previous infections with seasonal H1N1 flu may boost immunity and reduce the severity of H5N1 bird flu, according to a study.The study, published in the journal Emerging Infectiou
Sydney, February 27 (IANS): A team of Australian scientists has developed a new blood test that is capable of detecting health complications early in pregnancy.The research team from the University of Queenslan
New Delhi, Februart 26 (IANS): Gastric bacteria, which leaks around the stomach lining, plays a significant role in the onset of stomach cancer -- which has limited treatment options and poor survival rates, ac
New Delhi, February 26 (IANS): While continuous glucose monitors (CGMs) may be of significant help to people living with diabetes, they may harm healthy adults by showing inaccurate results that can lead to unn
New Delhi, February 25 (IANS): Reducing the amount of oil intake, while increasing physical activity, as well as eating a balanced meal are crucial to fight the rising menace of obesity in our country, said exp
New York, February 24 (IANS): Higher levels of physical activity may not only prevent the risk of cancers but also boost survival rates in people who have undergone treatment.Researchers from the Louisiana Stat
New Delhi, February 23 (IANS) Here comes another warning for those who love to spend hours on digital screens. According to a new study, spending as little as one hour per day on tablets or smartphones could si
New Delhi, February 22 (IANS) Just five minutes of exercise, that is moderate to vigorous, daily can help the elderly stave off the risk of dementia, according to a study.Researchers from the Johns Hopkins Univ
New Delhi, February 22 (IANS) A diet rich in fruits and vegetables, whole grains, low-fat dairy foods, and lean meats, low in salt and sugar can help reduce the severity of psoriasis -- a skin disease --, accor
New Delhi, February 21 (IANS) Addressing mental health needs and reducing stigma is crucial for the well-being and development of adolescents, said psychology experts on Friday.Adolescence is a crucial period o
New Delhi, February 21 (IANS) The latest variant of Mpox clade 1b that is causing infections across the globe, particularly in Africa, is not only more infectious but also raises a high risk of miscarriage, acc
New Delhi, February 20 (IANS): In a bid to tackle the escalating burden of Non-Communicable Diseases (NCDs) in the country, the Ministry of Health and Family Welfare on Thursday launched a nationwide screening
New Delhi, February 20 (IANS): Adults with chronic back pain must not be given spine injections as they provide little or no pain relief compared with sham injections, according to an international study, publi
New Delhi, February 19 (IANS): One in five or 20 per cent of newborns with neonatal seizures will go on to develop epilepsy by age one, finds a study on Wednesday. Seizures in newborns are one of the most
New Delhi, February 19 (IANS): Young adults are more susceptible to the impact of nicotine, as their bodies are more sensitive to the dangerous and highly addictive chemical than middle-aged adults, according t
New Delhi, February 18 (IANS) The Ministry of Health and Family Welfare (MoHFW) has announced a nationwide screening drive for non-communicable diseases (NCDs) like high blood pressure, diabetes and cancer.The
New Delhi, February 18 (IANS): A combination immunotherapy may help cure a majority of patients with melanoma -- a deadly skin cancer -- that has spread to the brain, revealed a seven-year follow-up results fro
New Delhi, February 18 (IANS): Swimming in some lakes with still water can lead to infection with Legionella -- a bacterium that can cause pneumonia -- said a team of researchers on Tuesday calling out on peopl