Health

  • Brain networks that play key role in suicide risk identified
    London, December 2 (IANS) Researchers have identified key networks within the brain which they say interact to increase the risk that an individual will think about - or attempt - suicide. Combining the resu
  • Increased testicular cancer risk in regular cannabis smokers: Study
    New Delhi, December 2 (IANS) Men increase the risk of developing testicular cancer by 36 per cent by regularly smoking cannabis, a media report said quoting a US study. US experts have listed their findings
  • Pharmacist-led interventions may prevent heart disease
    London, December 2 (IANS) Researchers have found that pharmacist-led interventions such as patient education, medication review, and medication management can be pivotal in preventing heart-related illnesses.
  • More than half of European women with HIV diagnosed late : WHO
    London, Dec 1 (IANS) More than half of European women, particularly those in their 40s, diagnosed at a late stage of HIV infection when their immune system is already starting to fail, says a new study, adding
  • Get that winter glow
    New Delhi, December 1 (IANSlife) Come winter, and our skin demands different care. Adopt these simple tips for naturally-glowing winter skin.   Mohit Narang, Skincare expert at Avon gives you tips on
  • Get some sun for strong bones
    New Delhi, November 30 (IANSlife) Maintaining good bone health is prime for a healthy life. With the setting of the winter season, especially in cities like Delhi which has more pollution and little scope for s
  • Air pollution impact on health worse than thought: Study
    New Delhi, Nov 30 (IANS) Researchers have recently found that health problems linked to air pollution could be more higher than previously thought.   According to the study, short-term exposure to ai
  • New vaccine to stop bovine TB developed: Study
    London, November 30 (IANS) Researchers have developed a novel vaccine and complementary skin test to protect cattle against bovine tuberculosis (bovine TB). The study, published in the journal Scientific Rep
  • New drug shows efficacy against advanced prostate cancer
    New Delhi, November 30 (IANS) An immunotherapy drug in a major trial has shown to be effective in some men suffering from advanced prostate cancer, according to a media report said. The BBC reported that the
  • Mental practice improves golfers' performance: Study
    London, November 30 (IANS) Researchers have found that kinaesthetic ability -- which is an individual's ability to feel an action without actually performing it, may improve their golf game. "Our results ind
  • 'Most pregnant women still rely on mums for guidance'
    New York, November 29 (IANS) Most pregnant women still rely on their mothers for emotional support and guidance -- many weighing mother's advice as equal to or even over medical recommendation, a new s
  • Israeli scientists develop bacteria which "eat" carbon dioxide
    Jerusalem, November 28 (IANS) Israeli researchers have developed bacteria fed only with carbon dioxide, the Weizmann Institute of Science (WIS) in central Israel reported on Wednesday. These bacteria, w
  • Breast milk may prevent heart disease in preterm babies
    London, November 29 (IANS) Researchers have found that early use of breast milk could play a vital role in preventing heart disease in prematurely born infants. One of the long-term health complications that
  • Minimal exposure to air pollution leading to hospitalisation
    New York, November 28 (IANS) Health related problems linked to air pollution could be far higher than previously thought, as researchers have found that short term exposure to fine particulate matter in the air
  • Lemon water for healthier you
    New Delhi, November 27 (IANSlife) While lemon water is popular as an easy weight-loss remedy, it can also set right the course of your bodily functions, if taken the correct way.   Lifestyle coa
  • Infants spending too much time on screen: Study
    New York, November 26 (IANS) Researchers have found that the amount of time children are spending each day watching television or using a computer or mobile device is increasing at an alarming rate. The stud
  • Obesity can cause brain damage, says study
    New York, November 26 (IANS) While obesity is primarily associated with weight gain, a new study suggests it triggers inflammation in the nervous system that could damage important regions of the brain. Deve
  • High-fat diet may increase colon cancer risk
    New York, November 25 (IANS) Two genes that appear to help stem cells in the intestine burn dietary fat may play a role in colon cancer, according to a new study. The study, published in the journal Gastroen
  • Wound healing in mucous tissues might prevent AIDS
    Washington, November 25 (IANS) Wound healing events in mucous tissues during early infection by Simian Immunodeficiency Virus, or SIV, guard some primate species against developing AIDS, a new study has learned
  • Obesity, smoking have negative impact on bone health: Study
    New York, Novèmber 24 (IANS) Both obesity and smoking can have negative effects on bone health, say researchers, adding they also impact healing in patients who have undergone surgery for fractures of the wris
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