London, Aug 28 (IANS) Consuming dairy products like milk, cheese and yoghurt may be beneficial as they protect against mortality from cerebrovascular causes, suggests a study, emphasising the need to reconsider previous guidelines that advise…
New York, Aug 28 (IANS) The soaring levels of carbon dioxide (CO2) due to human activities are making staple crops such as rice and wheat less nutritious, which could result in nearly 600 millions people…
Beijing, Aug 28 (IANS) Besides harming physical health, long-term exposure to air pollution can also affect cognitive skills, especially in elderly men, claims a study. The study, published in the journal Proceedings of the National…
London, Aug 28 (IANS) Consumption of low carbohydrate diets can be unsafe as it may increase the risk of premature death, a new study has found. The study, presented at ESC Congress 2018, found that…
Washington, Aug 28 (IANS) Astronauts aboard the International Space Station (ISS) are conducting a blood cell experiment which may improve treatments for cancer, the media reported. In a new video published by the US space…
Singapore, Aug 28 (IANS) Happy older people live longer, according to a study by researchers, including one of Indian-origin. The findings, published in the journal Age and Ageing, showed that the likelihood of dying due…
New York, Aug 28 (IANS) Gestational anaemia — lack of blood — may be a marker for cardiovascular disease (CVD) and stroke later, a study has found. Simple blood tests during pregnancy may reveal cardiovascular…
Washington, Aug 28 (IANS) Scientists have discovered a giant deep-sea coral reef system off the coast of the US state of South Carolina. Little is known about the natural resources of the deep ocean off…
New Delhi, Aug 28 (IANS) Pregnancy brings a lot of changes in a woman’s life and also inhibitions around myths related to delivery day. Experts debunk many such myths for a woman to enjoy this…
Chennai, Aug 27 (IANS) The Department of Atomic Energy’s (DAE) centre in Kalpakkam, about 80 km from Chennai, successfully conducted a surprise/unannounced annual site emergency exercise on Monday. In a statement, the Station Director of…
New Delhi, Aug 27 (IANS) Around 85 per cent rural families and 60 per cent urban families have been identified by the government that will benefit from the Ayushman Bharat — National Health Protection Scheme…
New Delhi, 27 August (IANS) As drastic rise in the air pollution level has become a major concern with children leading to multiple health issue across all age groups, Blueair Champions, an air purification solutions,…
Munich, Aug 27 (IANS) Sleeping less than six hours or waking up several times in the night is associated with an increased risk of asymptomatic atherosclerosis, which silently hardens and narrows arteries, warns a study….
New York, Aug 27 (IANS) Researchers from University of Central Florida in the US have taught a computer how to detect tiny specks of lung cancer in computed tomography (CT) scans, which radiologists often have…
New Delhi, Aug 26 (IANS) The Congress on Sunday said the DNA profiling Bill prepared by the Narendra Modi government was full of loopholes and would violate the right to privacy in its current form….
New York, Aug 26 (IANS) A universal flu vaccine with a strong antibody response, that could protect people against most influenza strains, is one step close to reality, a study has revealed. Experiments performed on…
London, Aug 26 (IANS) Pregnant women with heart disease should give birth at no later than 40 weeks gestation, beyond that harm can be caused to the mother, new guidelines by the European Society of…
New York, Aug 26 (IANS) Contrary to claims that good cholesterol is beneficial to the heart, a new study has showed that very high levels may be associated with an increased risk of heart attack…
Toronto, Aug 26 (IANS) Emotional stress triggers “spontaneous coronary artery dissection” (SCAD), a condition that causes around one-third of heart attacks in women under 60 years of age, researchers say. SCAD occurs when the lining…
London, Aug 26 (IANS) Scientists have developed a smartphone application that can help in screening for atrial fibrillation — the most common heart rhythm disorder. The disorder leads to an irregular, often rapid heart rate…