Being inactive could lead to type 2 diabetes: study
Washington: Inactivity for two straight weeks among older overweight people increases the risk of type 2 diabetes.Not only did an abrupt, brief period...
Scientist develop magnetic surgical cement to heal spinal fractures: Study
Washington: Scientists have developed a magnetised surgical cement that can be used to heal spinal fractures, and deliver drugs to hard-to-reach areas...
Heartburn: What you need to know the Risk & Remedies
Heartburn occurs when gastric contents flow backward from the stomach into the esophagus causing an unsettling and burning sensation behind the sternu...
Exercise may cut chronic disease risk in older adults: Study
Older adults who exercise above the current recommended levels may have a reduced risk of developing chronic disease as compared to those who do not e...
First new malaria treatment in decades receives green light
For the first time in more than 60 years there is a new treatment for malaria caused by the P. vivax parasite. Most cases of this type of malaria are ...
Scientists develop sticky patch with sweat sensor that monitors stress levels
Scientists have created a stretchy patch that, applied directly to the skin, can monitor a person's stress levels by measuring the hormones in their s...
Eating diet rich in fruits and vegetables can reduce risk of breast cancer
Women, take note! Eating a diet rich in fruits and vegetables can reduce the risk of breast cancer, finds a study.Led by researchers from Harvard T.H....
Eating more fruits and vegetables to reduce asthma symptoms
If you have asthma, switching to a healthy diet of fruits, vegetables and whole grain cereals may help in reducing the symptoms like difficulty in bre...
Decoded: How Omega-3 fatty acid helps inhibit cancer’s spread
While eating foods rich in omega-3 fatty acids, such as fatty fish, certain nuts and seeds, have been known to prevent heart diseases and arthritis, a...
Obesity alone does not elevate risk of death: study
Patients who have metabolically healthy obesity, but are free from other metabolic risk factors do not have an increased rate of mortality, a new stud...
Oranges may keep macular degeneration at bay
An orange a day can keep macular degeneration away!Researchers at the Westmead Institute for Medical Research have found that people who regularly eat...
Mediterranean diet may help to reduce bone loss: Study
Eating a Mediterranean-type diet - rich in fruit, vegetables, nuts, unrefined cereals, olive oil, and fish - could reduce bone loss in people with ost...
Semen can cause Ebola virus disease: study
Proteins found in semen increase the spread of Ebola virus infection, a new research has claimed.According to a study conducted by the University of P...
New treatment for chronic kidney disease in the offing: study
Boston: Scientists have devised a method to deliver genetic material to treat damaged kidney cells in mice, an advance that may lead to a gene therapy...
Neurodevelopment disorder risk high for men: study
Washington: A recent study revealed that sex plays a major role in many neurological and psychiatric disorders like hypertension, diabetes, arthritis....
Too much salt in diet linked to increased mortality risk: study
Consuming a diet high in sodium may lead to heart diseases, and increase the risk of early death, a study warns.The research, published in the Interna...
Smoking delays bone healing: study
Washington: Smoking is linked to delayed shin bone healing, finds a study."We are all familiar with some of the more well-known negative health effect...
Sleep issues can increase risk of cardiovascular disease in women: study
Washington: Turns out, not just cardiovascular health, but even blood pressure is affected by the mildest sleep problems in women.According to a study...
Scientists develop unique patch to treat oral ulcers
A plaster which sticks to the inside of your mouth is revolutionising the treatment of painful recurring ulcers.Scientists from the University of Shef...
Taking high doses of oral antibiotics ups kidney stone risk in adults: study
Children and adults who take five commonly prescribed types of antibiotics may be more likely to develop kidney stones than people who don’t use these...
Allergen in red meat causes heart disease: study
Washington: An allergen found in red meat can cause the buildup of plaque in the arteries, leading to an increased risk of heart disease, a study has ...
Muscle strength in girls linked to vitamin D level: study
Washington D.C. [USA]: Girls with high level of vitamin D have stronger muscles, finds a study.According to the study's first author, medical student ...
Watermelon improves immunity and rejuvenates the mind: study
Watermelons are very good for the heart as the red color has the powerful antioxidant, Lycopene, which lowers the cholesterol levels. The fruit also k...
Coffee may boost quality of teamwork: study
WASHINGTON: Drinking coffee can help people work together as a team and boost their productivity, according to a study.Researchers from The Ohio State...
Sleep for 7 hours to keep your heart younger: study
NEW YORK: Sleeping for seven hours a day may reduce the age of your heart as well as decrease the risks for cardiovascular disease, say researchers.Th...
Depression during pregnancy may affect your child's sleep: study
NEW YORK: Does your child have sleeping problem? If yes, your emotions during pregnancy might be to blame as a new study has showed that a mother's pr...
No need for chemo in many breast and lung cancers: study
TAMPA: Two major studies released today show that many people with breast and lung cancers may forgo chemotherapy and still live longer, signaling a w...
Stress in infancy alters body's organs: study
LONDON: Suffering from emotional stress during infancy can cause significant and far-reaching effects on the organs of the body, leading to diseases l...
Intermittent fasting may up diabetes risk: study
The researchers found that fasting every other day to lose weight impairs the action of sugar-regulating hormone -- insulin -- which may increase the ...
Tablet devices may disrupt healthy sleep: Study
BOSTON: Using light-emitting tablet devices in the evenings can delay bedtimes, interfere with a sleep-regulating hormone, and impair alertness in the...
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