London, June 14 (IANS) Middle-aged patients between ages 50 to 64 are more likely to be diagnosed with late stage lung cancer than older patients, says a study. “Our results show that younger patients in…
London, June 14 (IANS) Breastfeeding in children who had received no antibiotics before weaning can help decrease the number of antibiotic courses after weaning as well as reduce body mass index (BMI) later in childhood,…
By Vivek Singh Chauhan New Delhi, June 14 (IANS) Regular stress can not just hamper your peace of mind, affect sleep and weaken your immunity, but prolonged periods of high stress and anxiety can increase…
New York, June 14 (IANS) Consuming nearly four servings of whole grains such as bran, oatmeal and quinoa a day can reduce the risk of premature death, says a new study. The findings showed that…
New York, June 14 (IANS) Physical activity builds stronger bones in children, even for those who carry genetic variants that predispose them to bone weakness, new research has found. “While we have known for decades…
New York, June 14 (IANS) On what would be his 148th birthday, Google has honoured Nobel Laureate Karl Landsteiner, the discoverer of blood groups — key to successful blood transfusion — with a Doodle. Landsteiner…
Men with chest pain – heart attack New York, June 14 (IANS) Long-term exposure to household air pollution from fuels, such as kerosene or diesel, is likely to increase the risk of heart attack and…
London, June 14 (IANS) Consuming peanuts products during early infancy can have zero effect on the growth of a child and on his or her nutrition, confirms a study. The findings showed that peanut consumption…
Bengaluru, June 13 (IANS) City-based Aviator Air Rescue on Monday announced it has teamed up with leading American air medical services company Air Medical Group Holdings and Airbus Helicopters to provide Helicopter Emergency Medical Services…
New Delhi/Geneva, June 13 (IANS) Voluntary, unpaid blood donations must be increased rapidly in more than half the worlds countries in order to ensure a reliable supply of safe blood for patients whose lives depend…
New Delhi, June 13 (IANS) The CAG report for the year 2014-15 tabled in the Delhi assembly on Monday criticised the Delhi health department and said that there was need for a comprehensive procurement policy…
London, June 13 (IANS) A country’s education level is an important determinant of life expectancy at birth, says a study. The findings showed that the improvement in less developed countries was not on average as…
Thiruvananthapuram, June 13 (IANS) About 44 per cent of Indians who quit smoking are found to get hooked to other forms of tobacco which are as harmful as cigarettes and bidis, a country-wide survey said….
By Iboyaima Laithangbam Imphal June 13 (IANS) The more the merrier. That’s what indigenous couples in Manipur believe. So they don’t care much about family planning. It’s not surprising then that Mutum Sobita, 44, is…
New York, June 13 (IANS) Deficiencies in certain vitamins are the likely reason behind the development of migraines in children, teens and young adults, finds a new study. The findings revealed that a high percentage…
London, June 13 (IANS) A combination of text messages and individual counselling sessions help motivate patients with rheumatoid arthritis (RA), resulting in improved patient-reported clinical outcomes, finds a study. “The findings support the introduction of…
Nay Pyi Taw, June 13 (IANS) Myanmar is planning to export anti-venom to neighbouring Asian countries this year, the media reported on Monday. U Ko Ko Aung, General Manager of the government-owned Myanmar Pharmaceutical Factory,…
London, June 13 (IANS) Researchers have found that a female sex hormone may help patients suffering from a serious immune disease which is majorly represented by the thickening of skin. The findings showed that blocking…
New Delhi, June 13 (IANS) Remove all make-up before you go to bed, go for regular clean-ups and use clean brushes and sponges to avoid skin problems like acne, says an expert. Acne can pop…
By Sahana Ghosh Kolkata, June 13 (IANS) Shedding new light on the effects of zero gravity on genetic perturbations, Indian researchers have indicated weightlessness may enhance the response of anti-cancer drugs. On the flipside, the…