Health

  • 89-year-old treated for kidney stone at KIMS Hospital
    Hyderabad, February 26 (IANS): Doctors at the Krishna Institute of Medical Sciences (KIMS) Hospital here have performed an advanced technique on an 89-year-old women suffering from kidney stone for th
  • Vaccine misinformation is more likely on social media
    New York, February 18 (IANS): Researchers have found that people who rely on social media for information were more likely to be misinformed about vaccines than those who rely on traditional media.  
  • Air pollution's tiny particles may trigger heart attacks
    NEW YORK, FEBRUARY 16 (IANS): Researchers have found that even a few hours' exposure to ambient ultrafine particles common in air pollution may potentially trigger a non-fatal heart attack.   My
  • Chronic kidney disease killing over 1mn people worldwide
    New York, February 14 (IANS) Researchers have revealed that chronic kidney disease caused 1.23 million deaths worldwide in 2017 and the rates of people needing dialysis have increased more than 40 per cent sinc
  • 10K steps a day may not prevent weight gain
    Couple. (IANS  File Photo)   NEW YORK, FEBRUARY 14 (IANS): Contrary to the common belief that walking 10,000 steps a day prevents weight gain, the researchers have found that it doesn't act
  • Breast milk boosts brain development in babies
    New York, February 13 (IANS) With maternal factors, such as breast milk, having been shown to affect a baby's development, now researchers have found that the carbohydrate, the oligosaccharide 2'FL, found
  • 50 and fabulous: Tips to be fitter after hitting half-a century
    New Delhi, February 11 (IANSlife) Age is just a number. The same is what should be kept in mind when it comes to fitness. For people above the age of 50 even a small amount of exercise daily can have many healt
  • New technique to improve melanoma detection, treatment
    Sydney, February 10 (IANS) Combining three assays together, researchers have developed a new way to spot melanoma skin cancer cells circulating in the blood that could provide a new avenue for cancer diagn
  • Enjoy guilt-free calcium
    New Delhi, February 9 (IANSlife) If you think milk and milk products are the only good sources to obtain dietary calcium, think again! You can very well meet your daily recommended allowance of calcium even if
  • Family conflict may influence suicidal thoughts in kids
    New York, February 9 (IANS) Family conflict and parental monitoring are significant predictors of suicidal thoughts in children as young as 9- and 10-year olds, says a study. The majority of children surveye
  • Lung cancer and air pollution
    New Delhi, February 8 (IANSlife) IANSlife spoke to Dr Vikas Maurya, Director & Head, Department of Pulmonology & Sleep Disorders, Fortis Hospital, New Delhi to find out more about the association of pol
  • Coronavirus can stay infectious on surfaces for up to 9 days
    London, February 8 (IANS) The novel coronavirus which has led to the death of over 700 people in China may stay infectious for up to nine days, researchers have warned. On average, they survive between four
  • Diet to fight depression
    New Delhi, February 7 (IANSlife) Depression is now a major lifestyle-related diseases of modern times. Though there are several ways to counter depression such as counselling, medication but among all the proce
  • Compound in cabbage helps fight fatty liver disease
    New York, February 7 (IANS) A natural compound found in cruciferous vegetables such as cabbage, kale, cauliflower and Brussels sprouts can help control non-alcoholic fatty liver disease (NAFLD), new research ha
  • Want a good job? Don't express strong views on Facebook
    New York, February 6 (IANS) Applying for a job? Don't express your strong views on potentially controversial topics on social media platforms like Facebook, as researchers have found that job recruiters are les
  • Pregnant women with high BP at greater heart disease risk
    New York, February 6 (IANS) Women with high blood pressure in their first pregnancy have a greater risk of heart attack or cardiovascular death, researchers have warned. "Women who were diagnosed with preecl
  • Diabetes drug linked to increased risk of heart problems (Ld)
    New York, February 6 (IANS) Researchers have found that rosiglitazone -- a drug used to treat type 2 diabetes -- is associated with an increased risk of heart problems, especially heart failure. Rosiglitazon
  • Why second opinion is important in cancer treatment
    New Delhi, February 6 (IANSlife) Cancer is the second most common cause of death after heart failure across the world. Despite rapid medical advancements and the treatment options available today, cancer remain
  • Lost and found - the adventure sports guide to mental fitness
    New Delhi, February 5 (IANSlife) Some of the extreme sports such as bungee jumping, Giant Swing and water rafting, which demand extreme courage and mental strength have gained unprecedented momentum here in Ind
  • Lung cancer rates are rising in young women
    Toronto, February 5 (IANS) Researchers have found the rates of lung cancer are higher in young women than men. The study, published in the journal Pediatrics, examined lung cancer rates in young adults in 40
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