New Delhi, Oct 26 (IANS) Union Environment Ministry will soon initiate its first-ever study to assess mortality and acute events due to air pollution starting from 20 major cities this year, officials said. The government…
Hyderabad, Oct 26 (IANS) Pharma major Dr Reddy’s on Friday reported a rise of 77% in its consolidated net profit for the second quarter of 2018-19, at Rs 504 crore from Rs 285 crore during…
London, Oct 26 (IANS) Undergoing bariatric surgery to combat obesity can prevent women from developing womb cancer also known as uterine or endometrial cancer, claims a study. The findings, led by scientists from the University…
New York, Oct 26 (IANS) Older adults with just 10 to 19 teeth are at higher risk malnutrition, warns a new study. These patients also had higher rates of weight loss, lower appetite and were…
New York, Oct 26 (IANS) Wearable technology such as fitness trackers, smart watches, are the number one fitness trend for 2019, according to an annual survey of health and fitness professionals. Wearable technology returned to…
By Vishal Gulati New Delhi, Oct 26 (IANS) The National Capital Region should brace for more toxic air as biomass burning, one of the major contributors to air pollution in India, may see a rise…
New Delhi, Oct 26 (IANS) Women exposed to smoke from burning wood and related “biomass” combustibles, such as leaves, crop stalks, and dung are more likely to suffer from respiratory problems including chronic obstructive pulmonary…
New York, Oct 26 (IANS) Despite improved survival rates among cancer patients, those treated for head and neck cancers are at an increased risk of death by suicide, a new study has found. It found…
New York, Oct 26 (IANS) Guilty about your late night snacking habit that leads to weight gain? Switching to a protein-filled snack like cottage cheese can help you to have a positive effect on muscle…
New York, Oct 26 (IANS) People suffering from acute kidney injury could be at more than a three-fold higher risk of developing dementia, finds a study. Acute kidney injury, an often fatal condition without a…
Tokyo, Oct 26 (IANS) Okinawa in Japan on Friday approved a bill to hold a referendum on the country’s controversial plan to relocate a US military base within the island. The referendum would be held…
New Delhi, Oct 25 (IANS) Minister of State for Health Anupriya Patel on Thursday said that India’s Maternal Mortality Ratio (MMR) has declined at an accelerated pace in the last few years indicating considerable progress…
New Delhi, Oct 25 (IANS) Union Health Minister J.P. Nadda on Thursday said the government is aiming to establish an electronic database system across all the districts in India. “We are aiming at establishing an…
Greater Noida (Uttar Pradesh), Oct 25 (IANS) Union Home Minister Rajnath Singh on Thursday inaugurated a 200-bed hospital here for the Central Armed Police Forces personnel, constructed at a cost of Rs 121 crore. To…
New York, Oct 25 (IANS) Men who lack resilience are at an increased risk of being severely depressed after the death of their spouse, according to a new study. The study found that while a…
London, Oct 25 (IANS) Maintaining a healthy lifestyle, which includes quitting smoking and reducing weight, can help people at high genetic risk to decrease their chance of suffering a stroke. The study, led by researchers…
Chandigarh, Oct 25 (IANS) Incidents of stubble-burning in Haryana have reduced in 2018, a spokesman of the Haryana government claimed here on Thursday. “99 out of 100 farmers in Haryana have not burnt paddy stubble…
By Sahana Ghosh Kolkata, Oct 25 (IANS/Mongabay) Scientists warn that inhaled air pollutant particles (particulate matter) are moving from the lungs to placentas of pregnant women, highlighting an urgent need for stricter policies for cleaner…
Toronto, Oct 25 (IANS) Some drugs widely prescribed for treating high blood pressure could be associated with an increased risk of lung cancer by almost a third, claims a research. The study, led by Professor…
Toronto, Oct 25 (IANS) Free online casino games may be an alternative to paid gambling, but it is linked to a higher risk of monetary gambling as well as problems related to it including abuse…