New York, February 24 (IANS) People with higher exposure to traffic-related air pollution are more likely to have high amounts of amyloid plaques in their brains associated with Alzheimer's disease, according t
New York, February 23 (IANS) Smartwatches may not only help count steps, and sleep but can also offer mental health clinicians valuable information about depression symptoms, according to a new study.Wearable t
Los Angeles, February 22 (IANS) The US National Institutes of Health (NIH) has launched a clinical trials network to evaluate emerging technologies for cancer screening, the agency said.The Cancer Screening Res
New Delhi, February 21 (IANS) The ideal stage for the diagnosis of congenital heart disease (CHD) among children is when they are in their fetal form, particularly within 16-20 weeks of pregnancy, said experts
New York, February 20 (IANS) While eating protein is essential for good health, US researchers have discovered a molecular mechanism by which excessive dietary protein could increase atherosclerosis risk.Athero
Toronto, February 19 (IANS) Risk-reducing mastectomies (RRM) in women with a BRCA1 or BRCA2 genetic variant may significantly reduce the risk of being diagnosed with breast cancer and also lower the probability
New Delhi, February 18 (IANSlife) As we grow older, our bodies experience a myriad of changes, and our eyes are no exception to this rule. After the age of 30, it becomes increasingly important to prioritize ey
London, February 17 (IANS) Headaches, memory problems, and fatigue -- commonly known to continue post a Covid-19 infection -- may be a result of inflammation in the rest of the body and not because SARS-CoV-2 i
Tokyo, February 16 (IANS) Gargling with an antiseptic mouthwash may help Type 2 diabetes patients to reduce the numbers of periodontitis-related bacteria, suggests a study.There is growing evidence that ongoing
New Delhi, February 15 (IANS) Even as the national Capital’s air quality continues to dip, doctors on Thursday reported a rise in respiratory and cardiac issues.As per data by the Central Pollution Control Bo
London, February 15 (IANS) Battling hard against depression? Walking or jogging, yoga and strength training seems to be the most effective exercises to ease depression, either alone or alongside established tre
New York, February 14 (IANS) Women with both migraine and persistent hot flashes may face significant risk of heart disease and stroke, finds a study.The study, published in the journal Menopause, is the first
New Delhi, February 13 (IANS) A whopping 22-crore middle-aged people (or 16.2 per cent of the population) in the age group of 45-59 in India are affected by frailty, according to a global study.Frailty refers t
New York, February 12 (IANS) People who have had cancer often experience ongoing pain, but a new study reveals that being physically active may help lessen its intensity, according to a study.Although physical
New Delhi, February 12 (IANS) The staggering number of nearly 1.5 million women of reproductive age in India grappling with epilepsy highlights a critical need for tailored care and support, said experts on Int
New Delhi, February 11 (IANSlife) Navigating the complexities of hypothyroidism can be an overwhelming journey, given the rising prevalence of this condition in the Indian population. Thyroid disorders, affecti
New Delhi, February 11 (IANS) Even as cancer cases are also rising in smaller cities in India, health experts stressed the need to expand oncology services to the country's tier-II cities.Cancer diagnosis, trea
New Delhi, February 10 (IANS) Smokers who quit smoking before the age of 40 can expect to live almost as long as those who never smoked, a new report has said.The study, published in the journal NEJM Evidence,
New York, February 9 (IANS) A team of US researchers has found how a type of lung cancer transforms into another type of cancer.Lung tumours called adenocarcinomas sometimes respond to initially effective treat
New York, February 9 (IANS): Mutant wolves around Chernobyl, where the world’s worst nuclear accident took place 35 years ago, has now developed anti-cancer abilities, an advance that may open door for cure a