Agra, Jan 18 (IANS) A group of gynaecologists and obstetricians from across India and a dozen foreign countries has called for a major thrust to women-oriented health policies. The demand, that came after a five-day…
Maharashtra Health Minister Deepak Sawant (centre) at the inauguration of the Wadia Assisted Reproduction Technology Centre in Mumbai. Mumbai, Jan 18 (IANS) In a bid to make infertility treatment accessible to a larger section of…
London, Jan 18 (IANS) A new app can help doctors better identify women at risk of giving birth prematurely. Called QuiPP, the app developed at King’s College London was tested in two studies of high-risk…
Srinagar, Jan 17 (IANS) Panic and fear gripped the Kashmir Valley on Sunday after rumours spread that some children had died after being given polio drops in Anantnag district. Jammu and Kashmir health department officials…
New York, Jan 17 (IANS) Offspring produced by older parents often do not live as long and researchers have now discovered why this is so. The age of the parents influences offspring longevity, in part,…
London, Jan 17 (IANS) Bone marrow lesions (BMLs) are likely to help predict a swiftly progressing joint disease, says a study. The research shows lesions — seen on MRI scans as regions of bone beneath…
New York, Jan 17 (IANS) The risk of developing colorectal cancer in obese people is about 50 percent greater compared to the risk in lean people, says new research. “Our study suggests that colorectal cancer…
New Delhi, Jan 16 (IANS) Health experts across the country have decided to launch a nationwide drive to prevent the needle-stick injuries caused by unsafe disposal of insulin syringes and pen needles by diabetics. The…
Agartala: The officials form Animal Resource Development Department (ARDD) wearing protective gear cull hens in government run Gandhigram State Poultry Farm after bird flu virus was detected, in the area near Agartala, on Jan 16,…
New York, Jan 16 (IANS) Marijuana can be used to effectively treat people suffering from migraine headaches, new research has found. In the study, patients diagnosed with migraine headaches saw a significant drop in their…
London, Jan 16 (IANS) Adults suffering from frequent sore throats might find relief by having their tonsils surgically removed, new research has found. In the study, people undergoing tonsillectomy (surgical removal of the tonsils) were…
New York, Jan 15 (IANS) In what could lead to a non-invasive tool for early diagnosis of Alzheimer’s disease, researchers have identified an odour biomarker that can be used to predict the development of the…
Assortment of foodstuffs with a high fibre content, including various fruits and vegetables, wholemeal bread and baked beans. New York, Jan 15 (IANS) If you are suffering from sleep problems, a little change in diet…
Kolkata, Jan 15 (IANS) The National Institute of Cholera and Enteric Diseases (NICED), a premier institute under the Indian Council of Medical Research (ICMR), is in talks with the West Bengal government to introduce a…
Tokyo, Jan 15 (IANS) The co-relation between eating fish during pregnancy and the health of the baby’s brain has been established by researchers from Tohoku University in Japan. The study revealed that omega-6 and omega-3…
New York, Jan 15 (IANS) Kidney stones are increasing, particularly among adolescents, females and African-Americans in the US, says a new study. “The emergence of kidney stones in children is particularly worrisome, because there is…
New York, Jan 15 (IANS) Electronic cigarettes that are widely promoted and used to help smokers quit traditional cigarettes are not assisting much in this task, says a new study. A new analysis by the…
Toronto, Jan 15 (IANS) The Zika virus, spread by a day-biting mosquito and possibly linked to serious birth defects in Brazil, has the potential to spread within the Americas, including parts of the US, researchers…
London, Jan 14 (IANS) High levels of vitamin D are linked to better fertility and reproductive success in wild sheep, says a new study. Experts hope further studies will help determine the relevance of results…
Imphal, Jan 14 (IANS) In this age of technology and medical marvels, a remote village in Manipur along the international border with Myanmar that is yet to get electricity connection saw a baby being born…