New Delhi, April 16 (IANS) People suffering from chronic pain — or pain that lasts at least three months — may be up to four times more likely to experience… Continue reading Chronic pain may raise risk of depression by 4x: Study
New Delhi, April 15 (IANS) Repeated exposure to unnecessary computed tomography (CT) scans raises the risk of cancers as with alcohol consumption and obesity, according to a new study. The… Continue reading Cancer risk from CT scan radiation at par with alcohol and obesity: Study
Mumbai, April 15 (IANS) Maharashtra Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis on Tuesday emphasised the importance of voluntary participation from registered medical professionals to reinforce healthcare services in rural Maharashtra. He has… Continue reading CM Fadnavis bats for strengthening rural healthcare through voluntary medical services
New Delhi, April 15 (IANS) Rising temperatures may not only affect physical health, but could also increase the burden of mental and behavioural disorders (MBD) like schizophrenia and depression by… Continue reading Extreme heat may raise risk of schizophrenia, depression: Study
New York, April 15 (IANS) People with a certain heart valve abnormality may be at an increased risk of developing severe heart rhythm disorders also known as arrhythmias, according to… Continue reading Valve disorders may raise risk of severe heartbeat condition
New Delhi, April 15 (IANS) A new pill has shown promise against antibiotic-resistant gonorrhoea — a common sexually transmitted infection (STI) –, according to a study published in the journal… Continue reading New oral pill offers hope against antibiotic-resistant gonorrhoea
New Delhi, April 15 (IANS) A team of Candian researchers has found plasticisers called phthalates, flame retardants, and other harmful chemicals in mattresses of babies and young children who are… Continue reading Babies, kids’ mattresses with brain-harming chemicals may raise health risks
New Delhi, April 15 (IANS) Treating patients earlier with a combination of statins and the cholesterol-lowering drug ezetimibe could prevent thousands of new heart attacks, strokes, and death over a… Continue reading Combining two low-cost drugs may help prevent new heart attack, stroke risk
New Delhi, April 14 (IANS) Imbalance in the digestive system may disrupt brain signals and influence behavioural symptoms in children with autism, according to a study on Monday. Researchers from… Continue reading Gut-brain link behind behavioural symptoms in children with autism
New Delhi, April 14 (IANS) Researchers at the Indian Institute of Technology Bombay (IITB) have found different climatic drivers behind back-to-back extreme heat events experienced by South Asian countries including… Continue reading IIT Bombay study explores why South Asian countries repeatedly face extreme heat waves
New Delhi, April 14 (IANS) Eating bananas or broccoli, rich in potassium, may effectively help lower hypertension — affecting over 30 per cent of adults globally, according to a study… Continue reading Eating more bananas, broccoli may help curb high blood pressure
Ulan Bator, April 14 (IANS) Mongolia’s National Centre for Communicable Diseases (NCCD) confirmed 11 new cases of measles infection, raising the national tally to 506. More than half of the… Continue reading Mongolia’s total number of confirmed measles cases exceeds 500
