Health
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Study identifies reasons behind deadly weight loss in cancer patients
Increasing weight loss experienced by cancer patients that often leads to deaths may be caused by communication between the brain…
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Healthy habits can slash future risks to heart in women with gestational diabetes
While gestational diabetes is known to affect the heart, women who follow healthy habits like proper weight, diet, and no…
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Drinking coffee at night may raise impulsivity in women: Study
Are you someone who reaches for a cup of coffee every night? According to a new study, nighttime caffeine consumption…
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Govt’s NCD screening drive diagnoses over 5 cr adults with hypertension, 3 cr with diabetes
The National Programme for Prevention and Control of Non-Communicable Diseases (NP-NCD) has diagnosed over 5 crore adults with hypertension, and…
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Even healthy processed food may not be good for your weight loss journey: Study
Following a healthy diet to lose weight? Make sure it's minimally processed, suggests a study, which showed that reducing processing…
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Study explores role of brain in treating type 1 diabetes
The brain might become the target of new type 1 diabetes treatments and pave a better way for insulin management,…
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South Africa’s Western Cape confirms bird flu outbreaks, urges public vigilance
Authorities in South Africa's Western Cape have confirmed new outbreaks of bird flu in the province, urging the public to…
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Study finds inflammatory pathways behind asthma attacks in children
Scientists have found inflammatory pathways that contribute to asthma flare-ups in children that occur despite treatment. Eosinophilic asthma is characterised…
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Covid and flu viruses can wake up breast cancer cells spread in lungs: Study
Common respiratory infections, including Covid-19 and influenza, can awaken dormant breast cancer cells that have spread to the lungs, setting…
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Salt warning labels on restaurant menus key to fight heart, kidney disease: The Lancet
Salt warning labels on menus in restaurants may help diners rethink over high-salt meals and make healthier choices, according to…
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Eating chips, cookies can raise addiction risk akin to substance-use disorders: Study
Your favourite chips, cookies, soda -- ultra-processed foods -- can trigger addictive behaviours that meet the same clinical criteria used…
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ORS affordable, effective healthcare solution for dehydration & diarrhoea: Nadda
Oral Rehydration Solution (ORS) is an affordable and effective healthcare solution for dehydration and diarrhoea, said Union Health Minister JP…
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Stuttering caused by genes: Study
Understanding the causes of stuttering may no longer be a mystery, as US researchers on Monday provided evidence to show…
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AIIMS-led study shows two-drug combination therapy effective in controlling high BP
Using a single pill comprising two blood pressure medicines is a safe and highly effective way to treat hypertension among…
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If You Want to Avoid a Heart Attack, Include These Foods in Your Daily Diet!
Cholesterol is divided into two types: LDL (bad cholesterol) and HDL (good cholesterol). High levels of LDL and triglycerides can…
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India taking strong steps to fight Hepatitis: JP Nadda
India is taking strong steps to fight hepatitis, a global public health concern, said Union Health Minister JP Nadda on…
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Study claims beetroot juice can lower blood pressure in elderly
Older adults with high blood pressure may benefit from drinking beetroot juice, claimed a study on Wednesday.
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Ivermectin can lower new malaria infection in children by 26pc: Study
Ivermectin can be an effective strategy to control malaria transmission, according to a new study that showed the drug can…
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Study links common diabetes drug with cardiovascular risk
A commonly used type 2 diabetes medication in the US -- Glipizide -- may be linked to a higher rate…
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Hepatitis B drugs vastly underused, must be used early to save more lives: The Lancet
Hepatitis B drugs are being vastly underused, and boosting early treatment against the deadly hepatitis B virus (HBV) could save…
