New Delhi, October 7 (IANS): Older adults suffering from abnormal bleeding, fatigue, and weakness, must be assessed for scurvy -- a disease caused by vitamin C deficiency, suggests a study on Monday.Detailing a
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New Delhi, October 6 (IANS): Consuming an egg every day is safe and good for your heart, and it will not increase your blood cholesterol levels, said experts on Saturday noting that the fear is unwarranted.Give
New Delhi, October 5 (IANS) High levels of per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS) also known as "forever chemicals" in your blood can make it difficult for you to sleep properly, which can act as a precurso
New York, October 4 (IANS) Scientists on Friday revealed that a cholesterol regulator can become a surprising player in mental health research, helping treat depression and anxiety.Called LXRβ, the nuclear rec
New Delhi, October 3 (IANS): The Central Drugs Standard Control Organization, under the Ministry of Health and Family Welfare, has become an affiliate member of the International Medical Device Regulators Forum
New Delhi, October 3 (IANS): Diabetes and obesity can fuel the relapse of liver cancer -- the sixth most common cancer worldwide, according to a study.The study led by Osaka Metropolitan University, focussed on
New York, October 2 (IANS): A team of researchers on Wednesday reported a new injectable solution to prevent and treat hypoglycemia condition in diabetic patients.According to the team, if glucose levels plunge
New Delhi, October 2 (IANS): At a fashion show organised by the Indian Minorities foundation (IMF), cancer warriors from the film industry like Sonali Bendre, Hina Khan and Tahira Kashyap walked the ramp to cel
New Delhi, October 1 (IANS): Hailing the Union Health Ministry's draft Bill on passive euthanasia, experts on Tuesday called it a “progressive step”.The recent ‘Draft Guidelines’ call on doctors to take
New Delhi, October 1 (IANS): Finding it hard to manage blood sugar levels? Take heart, limiting your food consumption to a 10-hour window daily may keep your diabetes in check, according to a study.Following th
New Delhi, October 1 (IANS): Obstructive sleep apnoea (OSA) is on the rise globally and India is also seeing a surge in the sleep disorder. More than 104 million, working-age Indians suffer from OSA, of whom 47
New Delhi, October 1 (IANS) In a significant breakthrough to help patients battling both HIV and tuberculosis (TB), a study led by an Indian-origin scientist found a cancer therapy that can help control TB and
New Delhi, September 30 (IANS) Obesity, diabetes, and Polycystic Ovarian Syndrome (PCOS) are the key reasons why India is seeing a rise in gynaecological cancers like endometrial, ovarian, and uterus, said expe
New Delhi, September 29 (IANS): While males are generally more susceptible to heart disease than females, heart issues are now becoming increasingly common among young and premenopausal women in the country, he
New Delhi, September 28 (IANS) Exposure to dust mites in children can trigger severe allergic reactions, leading to conditions such as asthma and allergic rhinitis, warned an expert on Saturday.Dust mites -- mi
New Delhi, September 27 (IANS) The Union Health Ministry on Friday released the revised operational guidelines and training module for non-alcoholic fatty liver disease (NAFLD) -- which affects about three in 1
New Delhi, September 27 (IANS): India has reaffirmed its commitment to combat antimicrobial resistance (AMR) at the 79th United Nations General Assembly (UNGA) high-level meeting on AMR, the Ministry of Health
New Delhi, September 26 (IANS): More than 65 per cent of India’s population falls in the reproductive age group, which requires urgent investment in contraceptive choices, especially birth spacing methods, sa
New Delhi, September 25 (IANS): While the cause of lung diseases like lung cancer and chronic obstructive pulmonary disease has long been linked with smoking, an alarming increase in cases has been observed eve
New Delhi, September 25 (IANS): India has made significant efforts in combating HIV/AIDS and the country’s annual HIV infections have decreased by 44 per cent since 2010, said Anupriya Singh Patel, Union Mini