New York, September 7 (IANS) Women who experienced six or more symptoms of post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) at some point in life have a greater risk of developing ovarian cancer compared to women who neve
New York, September 7 (IANS) Researchers have found that taking hot yoga classes lowered the blood pressure of adults with elevated or stage 1 hypertension.
While there is evidence of regular, room-temperatu
New York, September 7 (IANS) Researchers have found that e-cigarette usage may impair fertility and pregnancy outcomes in young women.
Many young and pregnant women are using e-cigarettes as a safer alternat
New Delhi, September 6 (IANS) The World Health Organization (WHO) on Friday urged South-East Asian countries to accelerate efforts to eliminate cervical cancer by 2030.
"Countries need to expand vaccination,
London, September 6 (IANS) In a treat to coffee lovers, researchers have found that drinking coffee may help in reducing the risk of developing gallstones.
"We have tested the hypothesis that high coffee int
The Union Minister for Health & Family Welfare, Science & Technology and Earth Sciences, Dr. Harsh Vardhan interacting with the media on the ‘Eat Right Movement’ of FSSAI, in New Delhi on September
London, September 5 (IANS) Greater consumption of sugar-sweetened and artificially-sweetened soft drinks is linked to a higher incidence of all-cause mortality, researchers have warned.
"We found that higher
London, September 5 (IANS) Researchers have found that the blood pressure-lowering effect of exercise is significantly reduced when people rinse their mouths with antibacterial mouthwash, rather than water - sh
London, September 4 (IANS) Although women develop coronary artery disease (CAD) almost 10 years later than men as scientists have attributed this decade-long delay to the protective effects of sex hormones
London, September 4 (IANS) DNA changes throughout a person's life can significantly increase their susceptibility to heart conditions and other age-related diseases, says a research led by an Indian-origin
New Delhi, September 4 (IANS) A report on ‘fitness levels of Corporate India by HealthifyMe health and fitness app on Tuesday revealed that 63 per cent of executives are overweight with a Body Mass Index
Paris, September 3 (IANS) Malaria infection is linked to 30 per cent higher risk of heart failure, a new research has warned.
The mosquito-borne infection affects more than 219 million people worldwide each
London, September 3 (IANS) Breast cancer drugs may force some cancer cells into 'sleeper mode', allowing them to potentially come back to life years after initial treatment.
The research could open avenues f
London, September 2 (IANS) Influenza vaccination in patients with high blood pressure is associated with 18 per cent reduced risk of death during the flu season, according to a new study.
"Vaccination is saf
Toronto, September 1 (IANS) Researchers, including one of an Indian-origin, have shed light on how a class of medications that help regulate blood sugar for patients with Type 2 diabetes can also protect from h
Paris, August 31 (IANS) Eating nuts at least twice a week can slash the risk of death from cardiovascular disease by almost 17 per cent, a new study suggests.
"Nuts are a good source of unsaturated fat and c
London, August 31 (IANS) Exposure to the ultraviolet (UV) rays, which most often comes from the sun, can cause skin cancer in athletes, according to a new study.
According to the researchers, limiting the su
Paris, August 31 (IANS) Researchers have found that a low-cost text messaging programme improves blood sugar control in patients with diabetes and coronary heart disease.
"The effect in this study was not on
Toronto, August 31 (IANS) Teenage girls who used oral contraceptives during adolescence are three times more likely to be clinically depressed in later life, a new study warns.
According to the findings publ
Sydney, August 31 (IANS) Researchers have found that alternate-day fasting (ADF) can be a safe option for calorie restriction.
The study published in the journal Cell Metabolism looked at the effects of stri