New York, February 24 (IANS): Higher levels of physical activity may not only prevent the risk of cancers but also boost survival rates in people who have undergone treatment.Researchers from the Louisiana Stat
New Delhi, February 23 (IANS) Here comes another warning for those who love to spend hours on digital screens. According to a new study, spending as little as one hour per day on tablets or smartphones could si
New Delhi, February 22 (IANS) Just five minutes of exercise, that is moderate to vigorous, daily can help the elderly stave off the risk of dementia, according to a study.Researchers from the Johns Hopkins Univ
New Delhi, February 22 (IANS) A diet rich in fruits and vegetables, whole grains, low-fat dairy foods, and lean meats, low in salt and sugar can help reduce the severity of psoriasis -- a skin disease --, accor
New Delhi, February 21 (IANS) Addressing mental health needs and reducing stigma is crucial for the well-being and development of adolescents, said psychology experts on Friday.Adolescence is a crucial period o
New Delhi, February 21 (IANS) The latest variant of Mpox clade 1b that is causing infections across the globe, particularly in Africa, is not only more infectious but also raises a high risk of miscarriage, acc
New Delhi, February 20 (IANS): In a bid to tackle the escalating burden of Non-Communicable Diseases (NCDs) in the country, the Ministry of Health and Family Welfare on Thursday launched a nationwide screening
New Delhi, February 20 (IANS): Adults with chronic back pain must not be given spine injections as they provide little or no pain relief compared with sham injections, according to an international study, publi
New Delhi, February 19 (IANS): One in five or 20 per cent of newborns with neonatal seizures will go on to develop epilepsy by age one, finds a study on Wednesday. Seizures in newborns are one of the most
New Delhi, February 19 (IANS): Young adults are more susceptible to the impact of nicotine, as their bodies are more sensitive to the dangerous and highly addictive chemical than middle-aged adults, according t
New Delhi, February 18 (IANS) The Ministry of Health and Family Welfare (MoHFW) has announced a nationwide screening drive for non-communicable diseases (NCDs) like high blood pressure, diabetes and cancer.The
New Delhi, February 18 (IANS): A combination immunotherapy may help cure a majority of patients with melanoma -- a deadly skin cancer -- that has spread to the brain, revealed a seven-year follow-up results fro
New Delhi, February 18 (IANS): Swimming in some lakes with still water can lead to infection with Legionella -- a bacterium that can cause pneumonia -- said a team of researchers on Tuesday calling out on peopl
New Delhi, February 17 (IANS) While the discourse around gender equality is gaining momentum, mental health crises among men and boys are being ignored, according to a UK-based psychology expert.In his latest b
New Delhi, February 17 (IANS): Exposure to pollution from car brake wear can prove to be more harmful to the lungs than diesel exhaust, according to a study.The study, led by researchers from the University of
New Delhi, February 17 (IANS): Alcohol-related cancers are a growing concern in India, said health experts on Monday, even as the World Health Organization (WHO) recently called for prominent health warning lab
New Delhi, February 17 (IANS) Eating vegetables can help reduce the risk of liver cancer by 65 per cent, according to a study.The study, led by researchers from the INSERM, the French National Institute of Heal
New York, February 16 (IANS): A new antibody discovery platform can delve deeper into the mechanisms underlying the processes behind Alzheimer's and Parkinson’s diseases, say researchers.In diseases like Park
New Delhi, February 15 (IANS): While antidepressants are commonly used to treat mental health disorders, new research showed their potential to prevent serious infections and life-threatening sepsis.Scientists
New York, February 15 (IANS): Much like tongues that understand “sweet” taste, our hearts too can sense sweeteners, according a study on Saturday that found a link between artificial sweeteners like asparta