Health News
-
Obsessed with selfies? Study shows it may lead to body disorders
PTI | August 4, 2018 12:31 PMUsing photo-editing techniques is changing people’s perceptions of beauty worldwide, which may affect a person’s self-esteem and trigger body disorders, a study has found.
-
Big worry! Smokers, non-smokers equally affected by lung cancer; this is the reason
IANS | August 3, 2018 5:07 PMSmokers and non-smokers now represent an equal number of lung-cancer patients, according to a study carried out by the Lung Care Foundation, a not-for-profit organisation focused on improving lung health in India.
-
Blocking digestive hormone may prevent pancreatic cancer, say study
PTI | August 3, 2018 4:39 PMBlocking a digestive hormone may help prevent the spread of diet-induced pancreatic tumours to other areas of the body, a study has found.
-
Indian-origin scientist Prajwal Nandekar offers hope for malaria prevention
PTI | August 3, 2018 3:18 PMA Germany-based Indian-origin scientist’s research alongside international experts has offered hope for more effective malaria therapy by finding the reason behind the faster movement of the malaria-causing parasite in humans.
-
Air pollution alert! Even low levels can damage your heart; check details
PTI | August 3, 2018 2:24 PMRegular exposure to even low levels of air pollution may cause changes to the heart similar to those in the early stages of heart failure, a study warns.
-
Is regular sauna bath safe for heart disease patients? Check the findings of study
IANS | August 2, 2018 8:25 PMRegularly indulging in sauna bathing can be safe and can even be used in patients with stable cardiovascular disease, finds a study.
-
Suffering from heart problems? Frequent sauna bathing can help, says study
PTI | August 2, 2018 12:24 PMRegular sauna bathing may not only help you relax, but also reduce the risk of developing heart diseases and mental disorders, scientists say.
-
Computer simulations can predict HIV spread, says report
PTI | August 2, 2018 11:03 AMComputer simulations can accurately predict the transmission of HIV across populations, which could aid in preventing the deadly infection, scientists have found.
-
Lung cancer is no more restricted to smokers as many non-smokers are also falling prey to it – Check study findings
PTI | July 31, 2018 9:03 PMLung cancer is no more restricted to smokers as many non-smokers, including young men and women, are also falling prey to it, perhaps due to increase in air pollution, a new study conducted over the last six years has claimed.
-
Healthy diet, drinking less alcohol may lower cancer risk, says study
PTI | July 30, 2018 4:34 PMThe review, published in the journal Cancer Research, drew data from the NutriNet-Sante study, launched in 2009 to investigate associations between nutrition and health in a French cohort.
-
Deaths due to stroke, diabetes higher in India than those in the Western countries, says report
PTI | July 27, 2018 11:51 AMDeaths from stroke are four times higher and from heart-related diseases nearly three-fold more in India than those in the Western countries, according to a new analysis by UK-based academics.
-
New blood test could help diagnose brain injury, says study
PTI | July 25, 2018 12:37 PMA novel blood test may help doctors determine if people who have experienced a blow to the head could have a traumatic brain injury such as bleeding or bruising, according to a study.
-
Eye opener! Indian vegetarian diets 84% protein deficient – Check details of this alarming study
PTI | July 24, 2018 6:36 PMThe Indian Dietetic Association (IDA) today claimed that vegetarian diets in the country are 84 per cent protein deficient, mainly due to lack of awareness among the public.
-
‘New health calculator can help predict heart disease risk’
PTI | July 23, 2018 3:33 PMScientists have created a novel online health calculator which they say could help people predict the risk of heart disease, and estimate their heart age.
-
IIT Kanpur develops TreadWill, online tool to help people deal with mental health issues
PTI | July 22, 2018 12:39 PMThe Indian Institute of Technology (IIT), Kanpur, has developed an online tool, TreadWill, to help people cope with issues related to their mental health.
-
Daily exercise may cut heart attack risk even in polluted areas, says study
PTI | July 18, 2018 7:20 PMRegular physical activity may reduce the risk of heart attack, even in areas with moderate-to-high levels of traffic pollution, a study claims.
-
Australian scientists develop world’s first melanoma blood test
PTI | July 18, 2018 5:44 PMAustralian scientists today said they have developed the world’s first blood test capable of detecting melanoma in its early stages, a breakthrough that may save thousands of lives, as well as millions of dollars for the healthcare system.
-
Early dinner may lower risk of breast, prostate cancer, says study
PTI | July 18, 2018 5:30 PMPeople who have their dinner before 9 pm or at least two hours before going to sleep may have a lower risk of developing breast and prostate cancer, a study claims.
-
Parents, take note! Smartphone use may up ADHD risk in teens
PTI | July 18, 2018 5:26 PMTeenagers who frequently use smartphones and other digital devices are at a higher risk of developing attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder (ADHD), a study has found.
-
Eating salamis, hot dogs can lead to manic episodes
PTI | July 18, 2018 2:59 PMChemicals in processed meat snacks, such as salamis and hot dogs, can contribute to mania, an abnormal mood state characterised by hyperactivity, euphoria and insomnia.
-
Planning to crack GMAT? Scent of coffee may help perform better in test, says study
PTI | July 18, 2018 12:47 PMThe scent of coffee alone may help people perform better on the analytical portion of the Graduate Management Aptitude Test (GMAT), a computer adaptive test required by many business schools, a study claims.
-
Swift and effective tactic for early cancer detection: Magnetised wire can detect the dreaded disease early
PTI | July 17, 2018 6:20 PMA magnetic wire used to snag hard-to-capture tumour cells from blood vessels could prove to be a swift and effective tactic for early cancer detection, scientists say.
-
Worried about weight loss? This drug made from chili peppers may treat obesity, says study
PTI | July 17, 2018 12:21 PMA novel drug based on capsaicin, the compound that gives chili peppers their spicy burn, causes long term weight loss and improves metabolic health in mice eating a high fat diet, a study led by an Indian origin researcher has found.
-
X-ray triggered nano-bubbles can target cancer
PTI | July 16, 2018 4:58 PMScientists have developed drug filled nano-bubbles that can be triggered in the body by standard X-rays and may pave the way for a new range of cancer treatments.
-
Obese? Don’t worry! It doesn’t increase early death risk, says study
PTI | July 15, 2018 5:15 PMObesity alone does not increase risk of early death, say scientists who have found that obese patients with no other metabolic risk factors, do not have an increased rate of mortality.
-
This therapy can prevent drastic weight loss in cancer patients
PTI | July 15, 2018 3:10 PMA testosterone therapy can help prevent loss of body mass in cancer patients undergoing chemotherapy, and help improve their quality of life.
-
Herpes virus linked to Alzheimer’s, antivirals may help
IANS | July 15, 2018 10:22 AMScientists have found evidence of a link between herpes infection and Alzheimer’s disease as well as the potential of antivirals in reducing the risk of the neurodegenerative disease.
Horoscope: By Peter Vidal
SAGITTARIUS Your creative energy should now be at a peak, but not perhaps because the stars are all on your side. On the contrary, challenging romantic stars remind us of the cliché that all great art stems from… read more
