Lucknow, March 9 (IANS) Swelling in the feet, ankles and legs that leave a dimple on the skin when pressure is applied, could be a result of too much fluid in the tissues that could point to developing or exist
Kolkata, March 8 (IANS): Adding further panic over the adenovirus spread in West Bengal, deaths of three more children, admitted to two hospitals in Kolkata with related symptoms, have been reported during the
Bengaluru, March 7 (IANS) Excessive consumption of red meat, refined sugar, and spicy food increases the risk of colorectal cancer, as per experts.
According to the Indian Council of Medical Research (ICMR)
New York, March 6 (IANS): Emerging evidence suggests that Covid virus can have lasting effects on nearly every organ and organ system of the body weeks, months and potentially years after infection, an updated
New York, March 6 (IANS) Patients who had Covid-19 disease could be at increased risk of suffering chest pain in the six months to a year after the infection, finds a study, signalling a future risk of heart di
Bengaluru, March 6 (IANS) Karnataka Health Minister Dr. K. Sudhakar said on Monday that 26 persons have tested positive for the H3N2 variant in the state, and among these two cases are reported from Bengaluru.
New York, March 5 (IANS) The Covid-19 pandemic impacted just about every part of people's lives and increased rates and severity of depression irrespective of whether they were infected or not, a new study
Toronto, March 5 (IANS) Adults infected with the coronavirus in that first wave (March-September 2020) were 40 per cent less likely to become infected during the first six months of Omicron wave (December 2021
New Delhi, March 4 (IANS) The Indian Council of Medical Research (ICMR) has said that the Influenza A subtype H3N2 is the major cause of current respiratory illness in the country.
"Influenza A subtype
New Delhi, March 4 (IANSlife) A common misconception around fitness remains that working out for longer durations fetches better results. The reality is quite the contrary. The ideal duration of exercise varies
New Delhi, March 3 (IANS) Obesity among boys and girls in India is likely to see an annual rise of 9.1 per cent by 2035, if prevention, treatment and support do not improve, warned an alarming global report ahe
New Delhi, March 2 (IANSlife) Hormones are proteins that influence growth and development in the body. Unfortunately, some cancer types, like those of the breast and prostate, also depend on hormones for their
New York, February 28 (IANS) Trying to switch to drinks and food that are low on calories and carbohydrate to avoid sugar? These are often loaded with an artificial sweetener called erythritol and can raise you
London, February 28 (IANS) Suffering head injuries can one day lead to the development of a relatively rare but often aggressive form of brain tumour called a glioma, according to a study.
The study, publish
London, February 29 (IANS) Maternal obesity during pregnancy can turn to be fatal for both the mother as well as the baby, according to a new study.
The findings, published in The Journal of Physiology, show
London, February 27 (IANS) Long Covid patients may benefit from a supervised, eight-week exercise programme better than the current standard self-managed rehabilitation recommendations, according to a study.
Sydney, February 26 (IANS) Aerobic exercise such as walking, resistance training, pilates, and yoga are 1.5 times more effective than counselling or the leading medications for people with mental health conditi
New York, February 26 (IANS) Excess weight or obesity is more deadly than previously believed. According to a new study, it boosts risk of death by anywhere from 22 per cent to 91 per cent.
The findings, pub
New York, February 25 (IANS) Long-term exposure to air pollution, particularly particulate matter (PM) 2.5, has been linked with an increased risk of heart attack and other cardiovascular diseases, according to
New Delhi, February 24 (IANS): The Covid-19 vaccine strategy adopted by India during the deadly pandemic saved more than 3.4 million lives as well as had a positive impact on the country's economy, said Uni