New York, March 5 (IANS) The Covid-19 pandemic impacted just about every part of people's lives and increased rates and severity of depression irrespective of whether they were infected or not, a new study
Toronto, March 5 (IANS) Adults infected with the coronavirus in that first wave (March-September 2020) were 40 per cent less likely to become infected during the first six months of Omicron wave (December 2021
New Delhi, March 4 (IANS) The Indian Council of Medical Research (ICMR) has said that the Influenza A subtype H3N2 is the major cause of current respiratory illness in the country.
"Influenza A subtype
New Delhi, March 4 (IANSlife) A common misconception around fitness remains that working out for longer durations fetches better results. The reality is quite the contrary. The ideal duration of exercise varies
New Delhi, March 3 (IANS) Obesity among boys and girls in India is likely to see an annual rise of 9.1 per cent by 2035, if prevention, treatment and support do not improve, warned an alarming global report ahe
New Delhi, March 2 (IANSlife) Hormones are proteins that influence growth and development in the body. Unfortunately, some cancer types, like those of the breast and prostate, also depend on hormones for their
New York, February 28 (IANS) Trying to switch to drinks and food that are low on calories and carbohydrate to avoid sugar? These are often loaded with an artificial sweetener called erythritol and can raise you
London, February 28 (IANS) Suffering head injuries can one day lead to the development of a relatively rare but often aggressive form of brain tumour called a glioma, according to a study.
The study, publish
London, February 29 (IANS) Maternal obesity during pregnancy can turn to be fatal for both the mother as well as the baby, according to a new study.
The findings, published in The Journal of Physiology, show
London, February 27 (IANS) Long Covid patients may benefit from a supervised, eight-week exercise programme better than the current standard self-managed rehabilitation recommendations, according to a study.
Sydney, February 26 (IANS) Aerobic exercise such as walking, resistance training, pilates, and yoga are 1.5 times more effective than counselling or the leading medications for people with mental health conditi
New York, February 26 (IANS) Excess weight or obesity is more deadly than previously believed. According to a new study, it boosts risk of death by anywhere from 22 per cent to 91 per cent.
The findings, pub
New York, February 25 (IANS) Long-term exposure to air pollution, particularly particulate matter (PM) 2.5, has been linked with an increased risk of heart attack and other cardiovascular diseases, according to
New Delhi, February 24 (IANS): The Covid-19 vaccine strategy adopted by India during the deadly pandemic saved more than 3.4 million lives as well as had a positive impact on the country's economy, said Uni
New York, Februay 24 (IANS) Are you one of those busy bees often skipping breakfast? Here's why you should never miss out on the largest meal of the day.
Not eating the first meal of the day could make y
New Delhi, February 23 (IANS): The world has seen a 53-year-old HIV positive man become the third person ever to be completely cured of the HIV virus by a stem cell transplant, also called bone marrow tran
New Delhi, Februay 23 (IANSlife) Breathing is a fundamental and automatic process that sustains life. It's a process that happens without conscious effort, but with a little bit of intention, we can use it
Geneva, February 23 (IANS) A woman dies every two minutes during pregnancy or childbirth, according to a report released by UN agencies on Thursday revealing alarming setbacks for women's health over recent
Hyderabad, February 21 (IANS) Doctors at the Asian Institute of Nephrology & Urology (AINU) here have successfully removed a 'gigantic kidney' carrying 20 litres of fluid waste or urine in it.
Th
New Delhi, February 20 (IANS) A long-lasting dry cough that refuses to go away, repeated flu/viral infections, and low immunity amid disturbing weather patterns, Indians from Delhi-NCR to Mumbai are suffering a