Oral Health of Americans No Better than the English!
New York, Dec 17 (IANS) There is a popular belief in the US that the English have terrible teeth, much worse than Americans. Contrary to this belief, new research has found that oral health of…
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Heart Diseases Biggest Killer Worldwide
New York, Dec 17 (IANS) Heart disease and stroke were the number one and number two killers worldwide in 2013, reveals a new report. While 31 percent of all deaths were from cardiovascular disease, with…
Slow Chewing Can Prevent Excess Weight Gain in Kids
New York, Dec 17 (IANS) Training your kids to chew food slowly can be an inexpensive and easy way to help them stay in shape, suggests new research. Waiting 30 seconds in between bites of…
‘Hunger Hormone’ Ghrelin May Treat Artery Disease
London, Dec 17 (IANS) The appetite-regulating hormone ghrelin could be used to treat an advanced form of peripheral artery disease characterised by pain at rest, nonhealing ulcers, and gangrene, say researchers, including one of Indian-origin….
Obama Names Indian-American Harold d’Souza to Human Trafficking Advisory Body
Washington, Dec 17 (IANS) President Barack Obama has announced his intent to appoint Harold d’Souza, an Indian-American activist from Vadodara, to the United States Advisory Council on Human Trafficking. “I am honoured that these talented…
Top US Surgeon Chris Holsinger to Train Indian Doctors in Robotic Surgery
Washington, Dec 17 (IANS) A leading US robotic surgeon, Dr. Chris Holsinger from Stanford, will visit India this week to train head and neck surgeons on minimally invasive methods such as robotic surgery for treating…
Indian-American Professor Creates ‘Supercondom’ to Combat HIV
New York, Dec 16 (IANS) An Indian-origin professor has created a ‘super condom’ that can help combat the deadly virus that cause AIDS and also enhance sexual pleasure. Made of an elastic polymer called hydrogel,…
Saline Water Cleans Wounds Better Than Soap and Water
New York, Dec 16 (IANS) Although using soap and water has remained the standard practice of wound cleaning before surgery, this method is actually less effective than just using saline water, say researchers, including one…
High Testosterone Levels in Women up Uterine Fibroid Risk
New York, Dec 16 (IANS) Women who have high levels of both testosterone and estrogen in midlife may face a greater risk of developing benign tumors on the uterus called uterine fibroids than women with…
Progressive Brain Disease CTE Confirmed as Unique Disease
New York, Dec 16 (IANS) For the first time, a consensus panel of expert neuropathologists has confirmed chronic traumatic encephalopathy or CTE as a unique disease that can be definitively diagnosed by neuropathological examination of…
Forgot That Car Key Again? Check for Early Signs Of Dementia
New Delhi, Dec 16 (IANS) When 36-year-old Latha could not any more take the embarrassment of daily episodes of forgetfulness – recalling where she kept her money or forgot to pick up children from school…
Even Passive Smoking Linked to Infertility, Early Menopause
New York, Dec 16 (IANS) Both active and passive smoking are linked to infertility problems and a hastening of the natural menopause before the age of 50, warns a new study. High levels of tobacco…
Paraplegic Becomes Father, Offers Hope to Others
New Delhi, Dec 15 (IANS) A paraplegic patient who had given up hope of fathering a child found the happiness of becoming a parent after doctors at the Indian Spinal Injuries Centre (ISIC) here successfully…
Alia Bhatt ‘Fine’ After Suffering Burns
Mumbai, Dec 15 (IANS) Actress Alia Bhatt, who reportedly suffered burn injuries at an awards function here, says she is fine now. She has thanked her fans and well-wishers for the concern. Alia, who was…
Bob Dylan Continues to Inspire Medical Scientists!
London, Dec 15 (IANS) The number of articles citing the lyrics of Bob Dylan in the biomedical literature has increased exponentially since 1990, says a study. Researchers from Karolinska Institutet in Sweden decided to investigate…
Donald Trump’s Health Is ‘Astonishingly Excellent’
Washington, Dec 15 (IANS) Republican presidential frontrunner Donald Trump is not only doing amazingly well in the polls, but going by his doctor’s report his health too is ‘astonishingly excellent’ “If elected, Mr. Trump, I…
First Childbirth in Early 20s Can Affect Your Health in 40s
New York, Dec 15 (IANS) Women who have had their first child in their early 20s do not report better health during midlife than those who had their first baby as a teenager, a new…
Elected Heads of Government at Greater Early Death Risk: Study
EPA/IAN LANGSDON/POOL MAXPPP OUT New York, Dec 15 (IANS) Winning the battle of the ballot may have its own pitfalls as a new study led by an Indian-origin researcher has found that politicians elected to…
Robot Assists in World’s First Artificial Blood Vessel Procedure
Beijing, Dec 14 (IANS) A hospital in China has successfully performed tumour surgery on a patient with pancreatic cancer taking the assistance of a robot. The hospital claimed Saturday’s surgery as the world’s first artificial…
Eating healthy? Pass the wind
London, Dec 13 (IANS) Although it brings embarrassment for you at public places, flatulence can, in fact, be a sign that you are eating healthy food. According to health experts, passing air frequently is actually…