Barcelona, March 23 (IANS) Caffeine -- about 3 milligram per kilogram (mg/kg), the equivalent of a strong coffee -- ingested half an hour before aerobic exercise significantly increases the rate of fat-burning,
London, March 22 (PTI): A large trial in the US and two South American countries of the Oxford-AstraZeneca vaccine has shown 79 per cent efficacy rate at preventing symptomatic COVID-19 and 100 per cent effecti
New York, March 21 (IANS) Parents, take note. Children with poorly controlled Type-1 diabetes are at 10 times higher risk of Covid-19-related complications and death compared to those with well-controlled diabe
New York, March 20 (IANS) A new US-based study has found that hospitalised Covid-19 patients are at a higher risk of stroke compared with patients who had similar infectious conditions such as influenza and sep
Copenhagen, March 19 (IANS) Most people who had Covid-19 are protected from catching it again for at least six months, but elderly patients are more prone to reinfection, according to a research published in Th
New York, March 18 (IANS) A team of researchers has shown that the Covid-19 pandemic has impacted people's mental health globally.
The study indicated that the global prevalence of both depression and an
NEW YORK, MARCH 18 (IANS): If you eat your breakfast before 8.30 a.m. there are high chances you may be able to reduce risk factors for Type-2 diabetes, say researchers.
The findings indicated that people wh
New York, March 18 (IANS) About 35 per cent of Americans with a cancer history had an elevated risk of cardiovascular disease in the next decade, compared with about 23 per cent of those who didn't have can
New Delhi, March 18 (IANS) Seventy-five per cent of citizens are in favour of the government opening up the vaccination process for all above 18 by permitting private labs and hospitals to vaccinate in after-ho
Boston, March 18 (PTI): Coronaviruses, including SARS-CoV-2, may be vulnerable to ultrasound vibrations, within the frequencies used in medical diagnostic imaging, according to a study that used computer simula
New Delhi, March 15 (IANS) With preventive healthcare taking the centre stage in the fight against coronavirus, citizens, scientists and politicians have called for abolishment of designated smoking areas (DSAs
New York, March 13 (IANS) Cancer cells can dodge chemotherapy by entering a state that bears similarity to certain kinds of senescence, a type of "active hibernation" that enables them to weather the
Geneva, March 12 (IANS) As several European countries temporarily suspended the rollout of AstraZeneca's Covid-19 vaccine over fears of blood clots, the World Health Organization (WHO) on Friday backed the
Taipei, March 11 (IANS) Optimal amount of physical activity in patients with kidney disease may boost better health, says a new study.
The findings indicate that compared to an inactive group, the highly act
New York, March 11 (IANS) Consuming higher amounts of healthy plant-based foods and lower amounts of less healthy plant-based foods may reduce the risk of stroke, according to a new study.
The study indicate
London, March 11 (PTI): Cancer patients may not be protected to the same degree as the rest of the population after they receive their first of two doses of a COVID-19 vaccine, a new UK study has found on Thurs
LONDON, MARCH 11 (IANS): Lockdowns to help tackle the spread of Covid-19 could be linked to an increase in symptoms associated with eating disorders, new research suggests.
The study also found a reduction i
New Delhi, March 11 (IANS) The importance of early health screening in cancer is twofold, as detecting cancer in the initial stages for better treatment outcomes, and screening is also helpful in risk assessmen
NEW DELHI, MARCH 10 (IANS): While alcohol intake and thyroid issues among Indians seem to have reduced over the past year, a new health report has detailed a concerning increase in levels of blood pressure, cho
Toronto, March 9 (IANS) Consuming two servings of oily fish per week can help prevent cardiovascular disease (CVD) in high-risk individuals, such as those who already have heart disease or stroke, a new study f