London, March 16 (IANS) People who sleep less than five hours a night could be at 74 per cent risk of developing peripheral artery disease (PAD) compared with seven to eight hours, according to a new study.
New Delhi, March 16 (IANSlife) Counselling and support are essential pillars of healing a patient at any stage of a chronic condition. Though these may sound manageable, it requires a great deal of dedication a
New Delhi, March 16 (IANSlife) We all grew up listening to our elders on how breakfast is the most important meal of the day. Remember the time when we could not even dare to think about leaving for school with
London, March 15 (IANS): Children infected with seasonal common cold are likely to have immunity against Covid-19, according to a research.
During the pandemic, medical doctors and researchers noticed that c
Kolkata, March 15 (IANS): Four more deaths of children admitted with adenovirus-related symptoms have been reported from a Kolkata hospital since Tuesday evening.
Of the four at the B.C. Roy Children's H
Mumbai, March 15 (IANS): In a major public health concern, at least two persons have died in Maharashtra due to the H3N2 virus infection, Health Minister Tanaji Sawant said here on Wednesday.
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New Delhi, March 15 (IANS): Hepatologist Cyriac Abby Philips has raised concern over some homeopathic medicines containing the same amount of alcohol that a whiskey contains.
In a series of tweets, Dr Philip
Jaipur, March 14 (IANS) H3N2 virus is attacking kids and elderly so it is time to follow Covid protocols yet again - wearing masks, following social distancing and all other rules which were framed and followed
New Delhi, March 14 (IANSlife) A heart-healthy diet is likely to bring to mind images of food that's boiled and bland. On the contrary, a heart-healthy diet is one that is interesting, flavourful, and colou
London, March 14 (IANS) Wearing an eye mask can potentially enhance cognitive functions of the brain as it blocks ambient light while we sleep, suggests a study.
Sleep is crucial for alertness and for prepar
New York, March 14 (IANS) Covid-19 can cause difficulty recognising faces and navigational problems, according to a new study.
The study, published in the journal Cortex, is the first to report "prosopa
New Delhi, March 13 (IANS) Even as India is seeing a spurt in Influenza cases, caused by H3N2 virus, health experts on Monday have suggested people to take precautionary measures such as use of masks, better ha
New Delhi, March 13 (IANSlife) The detrimental effects of smoking on our health are well-known. There are hundreds of chemicals in smoke, many of which are cancer-causing or carcinogenic in nature.
Smoking a
Patna, March 13 (IANS) Indian Council of Medical Research (ICMR) has issued guidelines to all hospitals in Bihar after a woman in the state capital tested positive for H3N2 influenza virus on Saturday.
The w
New Delhi, March 12 (IANS) A day after Health Ministry wrote to states and UTs asking them to remain vigilant and to focus on fivefold strategy to curb the infection, India on Sunday reported 524 new Covid case
Noida, March 12 (IANS) Cases of cough and cold here have increased by about 40 per cent in the last few months.
The Noida Health Department conducted a study involving 3,500 patients in the last three weeks
New Delhi, March 11 (IANS) Amid the rising number of influenza cases seen in the country, more patients are reporting pneumonia-like conditions and ear fullness, doctors said here on Saturday.
Speaking to IA
New York, March 11 (IANS) Pregnant women should dim the lights in their home and turn off or at least dim their screens of computer monitors and smartphones a few hours before bedtime to reduce the risk of gest
New Delhi, March 11 (IANS) A group of more than 190 current and former world leaders, Nobel laureates, civil society organisations, faith leaders, and health experts in an open letter called on governments to &
New Delhi, March 10 (IANSlife) Exams! The word itself stresses not only children but parents and caretakers as well. Keeping in good health is imperative during exams and food plays an important role. Not only