London, August 3 (IANS) Individuals, who have been cured of hepatitis C infection, still face a substantially greater risk of death compared with the general population -- between three and 14 times higher depe
London, August 2 (IANS): Irregular sleep patterns like late sleeping on weekends, waking early on workdays could be associated with harmful bacteria in your gut and negatively affect your health, suggests a res
London, August 2 (IANS): Atogepant, a prescription medicine, is safe and effective to treat chronic migraine, which affects more than one billion individuals each year across the world, according to new trial r
New York, August 1 (IANS): One-fourth of the global population is estimated to be anaemic, with cases increasing rapidly for women, expectant mothers, young girls, and children younger than age 5, according to
New York, August 1 (IANS) Drinking even one alcoholic drink daily could raise blood pressure levels, according to an analysis of seven international research studies published on Tuesday in Hypertension, an Ame
Hyderabad, August 1 (IANS) Lung cancer is the most common cancer in men and the second most common overall in India. It is the most common cause of cancer-related deaths worldwide claiming more lives yearly tha
Bengaluru, Aug 1 (IANS) On the World Lung Cancer Day health experts have expressed concern over the rising trend of lung cancer among women and non-smokers in the IT capital of the country, Bengaluru.
New York, August 1 (IANS) A daily shot of kombucha -- a fermented tea drink -- may help people with Type 2 diabetes who find it hard to lower their high blood sugar levels, according to results from a sma
New Delhi, July 31 (IANS) The MIND diet, a brain-healthy diet that focuses on plant-based foods like whole grains, green leafy vegetables, fruits, and nuts, only has a short-term impact on enhancing your memory
New York, July 30 (IANS) Daily strawberry consumption was linked to improved cognitive function, lower blood pressure and higher antioxidant capacity, according to a small study.
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Tokyo, July 30 (IANS) Low fibre intake during pregnancy may delay development in baby's brains, according to a research.
Certain nutrients -- including dietary fibre, vitamin C, and folic acid -- a
New York, July 30 (IANS) While conventional wisdom holds that storing fat around your belly puts you at increased risk for Type 2 diabetes, a surprising new study suggests it may not hold true for all people.
New Delhi, July 28(IANS) While hepatitis primarily affects the liver, it is also linked with other chronic diseases like diabetes and HIV and often leads to worse outcomes, said doctors on World Hepatitis Day o
Sydney, July 28 (IANS) A total of just 4.5 minutes of vigorous activity, lasting one minute each, that makes you huff and puff during daily tasks could reduce the risk of some cancers by up to 32 per cent, sugg
New Delhi, July 27 (IANS): Tobacco and alcohol use is behind the increasing rate of head and neck cancers in India, said health experts here on World Head and Neck Cancer Day on Thursday.
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Islamabad, July 27 (IANS): The Pakistan Health Ministry said that wild poliovirus has been detected in an environmental sample collected from Peshawar city.
In a statement late Wednesday, the Ministry said t
London, July 26 (IANS) Love to munch on snacks in between your meals? Beware, late-night nibbles or snacking on highly processed foods could negatively affect health, according to a study.
Snacking is becomi
New Delhi, July 25 (IANSlife) As individuals age, a condition known as 'Duck-Walk' or waddling gait can occur due to knee malalignment caused by osteoarthritis.
This condition often leads to individu
New York, July 24 (IANS): Foods that pack the greatest prebiotic punch to keep your gut healthy are dandelion greens, Jerusalem artichokes, garlic, leeks, and onions, suggests a new study.
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New Delhi, July 24 (IANSlife) Diabetes is a chronic metabolic disease that affects millions of people worldwide. With the increasing prevalence of diabetes, it has become imperative to explore alternative treat