Various studies have linked rising cases of arthritis with obesity which occurs due to poor lifestyle, food habits and lack of physical exercise, acco...
Taking calcium in the form of supplements may raise the risk of plaque buildup in arteries and heart damage, although a diet high in calcium-rich food...
Mahendra Ahirwar has a rare condition that made his head hang at a 180-degree angleTeenager's crocked neck meant he had to sit, he couldn't stand and ...
A study conducted by the Purdue University concluded that regular cycling can cut your risk of heart disease by a whopping 50 per cent. Similarly, the...
Open your mouth wide, please," is a request most senior physicians make of their patients.By looking at the teeth, tongue and gums, a doctor can get v...
As a psychiatrist trained in psychopharmacology, it would be easy for me to rely exclusively on psychiatric medications as the be-all, end-all treatme...
Imagine you wake up and see some sort of monster running toward you and you're so frightened that you can't even move.That is a very real problem. The...
Baby boys conceived through a common type of IVF treatment have lower sperm quantity and quality than men who were spontaneously conceived, suggests n...
Scientists have created a new way to accurately measure blood sugar fluctuations in people with diabetes, reducing error rate by half of the currently...
Increase in antibiotic-resistant bacteria or 'superbugs' is making it more difficult to treat a common but severe kidney infection, a new study has fo...
The UK scientists have in a recent study identified a number of new links between genes and brain size, opening up a whole new avenue of research to b...
Scientists have developed a new technology that could allow non-invasive testing for glucose via a contact lens that samples its levels in tears. Bloo...
Increased levels of male hormone testosterone can cause men to engage in both social and antisocial behaviours, a new study has found.Modern society h...
The first automated insulin delivery device - dubbed as artificial pancreas - that can monitor blood sugar levels and regularly administer insulin has...
The first of this year's Nobel Prizes has been revealed, kicking off with the award for Physiology or Medicine.Biologist Yoshinori Ohsumi, o...
Women who have cesarean delivery can reduce infection rates by administering additional antibiotic azithromycin, finds a study conducted by an Indian ...
Scientists have designed a new generation of universal flu vaccines that protects against majority of the known viral strains and help prevent future ...
Breastfeeding may not only be beneficial for babies, but also for their mothers - protecting them from premature death and serious diseases such as ca...
Having a happy spouse may be related to better health, at least among middle-aged and older adults, according to a new study.In the study of 1,981 mid...
Ambulances can be a source of disease-causing microorganisms that can be transmitted to patients or healthcare personnel, a new study has found.Resear...
Fish oil which contains Omega-3 fatty acids helps to boost brain functions and acts as an anti-inflammatory within the body — helping athletes and sol...
A temporary tattoo containing antioxidant nanoparticles may help treat autoimmune diseases such as multiple sclerosis in the future, according to a ...
You don’t want your generations to be born with some sort of defects and health issues, do you? According to a new study smoking can damage DNA i...
Obese children have a different population of bacteria living in their digestive tracts compared with lean children, according to a new study that m...
Feeling lonely? Blame it on your genes, say scientists who have found that loneliness - a trait linked to poor health and early death - is partially h...
Infants who get a taste of eggs and peanuts starting when they’re as young as 4 months old may have a lower risk of developing allergies to those food...
People who use the internet excessively may have more mental health problems, such as depression and anxiety, a new study has claimed.Using two scales...
A host of common health issues, including depression, hypertension, diabetes, heart attack and stroke, could merely be a consequence of lack of proper...
Incorporating laughter into a physical activity programme may improve older adult's mental health, aerobic endurance and confidence in their ability t...
Napping for more than an hour during the day could be linked to 45 per cent increased risk of type 2 diabetes, a new study has warned.Researchers at t...
Which Women's cricket team will win the Asia Cup 2024?