Toronto, April 27 (IANS) Researchers have revealed the minerals that block heart valves in men are totally different, as compared to women. This discovery could impact how heart disease is diagnosed and treated
New Delhi, April 27 (IANSlife) Cancer patients are generally immune-compromised (have low immunity) and are at higher risk of contracting an infection like COVID-19.
Accordingly cancer patients sho
New Delhi, April 26 (IANSlife) The Coronavirus outbreak has seen a huge spike in people buying vitamin supplements, with Vitamin C and Zinc emerging two of the top supplements in demand.
Typically,
Geneva, April 26 (IANS) There is currently no evidence that people who have recovered from COVID-19 and have antibodies are protected from a second infection, the World Health Organization (WHO) said in a daily
New York, April 25 (IANS) Researchers have found that patients with coronavirus (COVID-19) infection have higher blood levels of neutrophil extracellular traps, also called NETs.
According to the s
New York, April 24 (IANS) Supplements containing vitamins C and D and other micronutrients are a safe, effective and low-cost means of helping your immune system fight off COVID-19 and other acute respirat
New Delhi, April 24 (IANSlife) Low blood pressure or hypotension can be a matter of concern, if not tackled at the right time.
"Low blood pressure can be described as blood pressure that is low eno
Beijing, April 24 (IANS) US-based Gilead Sciences' remdesivir, a potential antiviral drug to treat COVID-19 patients and is under several trials around the world, has reportedly failed to produce desired result
New Delhi, April 23 (IANS) AIIMS Director Randeep Guleria on Thursday said that people with flu-like symptoms are not coming out for check-up due to stigma attached with the viral disease, which is, in tur
London, April 23 (IANS) Two scientists who are leading the charge for a vaccine in the UK have been speaking about their projects.
Professor Sarah Gilbert is head of a team at the University of Oxford.
New Delhi, April 22 (ANI): A potential vaccine against the coronavirus developed by the University of Oxford is set to be put on trial for the first time on April 23, Secretary of State for Health and Social Ca
New Delhi, April 22 (IANSlife) While it may be lucrative to leisurely consume alcohol in excess during the lockdown, your body and mind can feel the health impact of it more than you would like.
"Research st
New Delhi, April 21 (IANSlife) Neem has been a part of our traditional system of medicine including Ayurveda for centuries. Not only the Neem leaf, but its bark, root, flowers, and fruit is also used in traditi
New Delhi, April 20 (IANS) With the Health Ministry saying that 80 per cent of the Covid-19 cases are either asymptomatic or with mild symptoms, health experts on Monday said lockdown and social distancing are
London, April 20 (IANS) In yet another study linking air pollution with high rate of coronavirus mortality, German researchers have found that elevated levels of nitrogen dioxide in the air may be associated wi
London, April 20 (IANS) When used correctly, the World Health Organisation (WHO) recommended alcohol-based hand disinfectants to be effective against the novel coronavirus, as confirmed by the international tea
New Delhi, April 19 (IANS) The Health Ministry on Sunday said that there are no new cases in 54 districts in the country and also announced that a high-level task force has been constituted to work on cutting e
London, April 19 (IANS) The World Health Organization (WHO) special envoy David Nabarro has warned that there is no guarantee that a coronavirus (COVID-19) vaccine can be successfully developed in coming months
Hyderabad, April 18 (IANS) On the eve of the World Liver Day, being observed amid the coronavirus pandemic, medical experts have warned that excessive liquor consumption weakens the immune system, making one mo
London, April 18 (IANS) Women are more likely to die early after heart attack than men because they are often not prescribed the drugs they need, according to a new study.
"Female heart attack pati