Kolkata, Feb 19 (IANS) Indian scientists have designed a paper sensor that has the potential to track health adversities associated with alcoholism, which they say is a step forward in the realm of low-priced point-of-care…
Beijing, Feb 19 (IANS) New fathers please take note! Men who are stressed can put their children at an increased risk of diabetes, an interesting study has found. According to experts, stress hormones can cause…
Beijing, Feb 19 (IANS) A new human H7N9 avian flu case has been reported in China’s Shandong province, the first case in the region since autumn of 2015, a spokesman with the provincial health and…
New Delhi, Feb 19 (IANS) JNUSU president Kanhaiya Kumar, who is accused of sedition, received multiple injuries in an assault by some lawyers at the Patiala House Court here early this week, shows his medical…
New York, Feb 19 (IANS) Homeopathic medicines are primarily used by a small segment of the US population for common, self-limited non-serious conditions such as the common cold or back pain, a new survey has…
New York, Feb 19 (IANS) Getting the right amount of sleep and exercising several times a week can significantly cut the risk of stroke, suggests a study. The researchers from the New York University found…
New York, Feb 19 (IANS) A class of medication used to improve cognitive impairments from Alzheimer’s disease has the potential to help smokers to permanently kick the butt, a new study says. Despite several safe…
Kiev, Feb 19 (IANS) At least 313 people have died of influenza epidemic in Ukraine during the cold season, the country’s health ministry said on Thursday. Health officials said most of the deaths were caused…
Mexico City, Feb 19 (IANS) Thursday saw a new front opened in the battle against the Zika virus as the World Bank entered the fray, pledging $150 million for Latin America and the Caribbean to…
New Delhi, Feb 18 (IANS) Seven percent of India’s youth suffer from varicose veins, a problem in which veins in the legs become widened, bulging and twisted, a study said. The study also said women…
New Delhi, Feb 18 (IANS) Indians and Chinese suffer the maximum financial damage among Asians during acute coronary diseases, reveals a study published by the WHO. The study says 60 percent uninsured and 20 percent…
New Delhi, Feb 18 (IANS) For patients suffering from anal fistula, Video Assisted Anal Fistula Treatment (VAAFT) is a new painless, non-surgical procedure that causes no pain, helps patients recover faster, and cuts down chances…
Tokyo, Feb 18 (IANS) Japanese researchers have identified a novel target for developing diabetes treatment — a substance that cells in the exocrine tissue, which is responsible for digestion, secrete during the development of the…
London, Feb 18 (IANS) Is it true that rich people who drink alcohol live longer than those living in poor localities, who drink and die earlier? Yes, say researchers adding that heavier drinkers from deprived…
New York, Feb 18 (IANS) A new treatment for Middle East Respiratory Syndrome (MERS) has been found to protect mice from infection, according to a study. MERS, a disease that can cause severe respiratory symptoms…
Sydney, Feb 18 (IANS) Legendary Australia spinner Shane Warne suffered a snake bite on his head after he dipped his head into a box full of the reptiles on a reality show that he is…
New York, Feb 18 (IANS) Women with diabetes during pregnancy face a significantly higher risk of having a low milk supply, new study shows. “This study shows the importance of further research to determine how…
New York, Feb 18 (IANS) Testosterone therapy can work wonders in the elderly in not only enhancing their sexual desire but also in improving walking ability, energy levels and overall health, a significant clinically-proven study…
New York, Feb 18 (IANS) Insomnia may increase the risk of depression by impairing the ability to access and leverage emotion regulation strategies — such as problem-solving skills and the ability to decrease negative emotions…
New York, Feb 18 (IANS) A drug used for Type-2 diabetes may prevent recurrent stroke and heart attacks in people with insulin resistance but without diabetes, new research has found. Insulin resistance is a condition…