Health

  • Antibiotics to treat early dementia show promise: Study
    London, January 11 (IANS) Researchers have found that a class of antibiotics called "Aminoglycosides" could be a promising treatment for early onset dementia. Frontotemporal dementia, is the most common type
  • Diet tips for students this exam season
    New Delhi, January 11 (IANSlife) Exam time is like a mental marathon, and we cannot stress enough on studying while children sit for exams. Dr Geeta Buryok, Head- Dietician, Max Super Speciality Hospital, Sh
  • Most meat-eaters admit veganism is ethical: Study
    London, January 10 (IANS) Most meat eaters admit veganism is ethical and good for the environment, researchers have found. The study, published in the journal Sustainability, looked at public opinion on plan
  • Insulin to improve treatment for diabetes patients developed
    Sydney, January 10 (IANS) In a promising discovery that could improve the clinical delivery of insulin for people living with diabetes, researchers have developed a non-fibrillating form of human insulin. Us
  • Five healthy lifestyle habits will help you live longer
    New York, Janùary 10 (IANS) In a good news to middle-aged people, researchers have found that maintaining five healthy habits may increase years lived free of type 2 diabetes, cardiovascular disease and cancer
  • Smoking cigarettes linked to poor mental health
    Jerusalem, January 9 (IANS) Researchers have found that smoking not only causes physical damage, but is also detrimental to mental health. According to the study, published in the journal PLOS ONE, the resea
  • Obesity linked to higher risks of several common cancers
    New Delhi, January 9 (IANS) Researchers in Denmark found that overweight and obesity were associated with higher risks of several common cancers and according to health experts here obesity may worsen the cance
  • E-cigarettes and the risks of chronic lung disease
    New Delhi, January 8 (IANSlife) With ample evidence available which links tobacco/nicotine to so many health-related issues (cancer, cardiac, pulmonary, psychological) it is still an ever growing industry in al
  • Cancer drugs may treat lung inflammation: Study
    London, January 8 (IANS) Certain class of cancer drugs could be used in the future to treat chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD), say researchers, adding that the drugs could be developed to stop the pr
  • More women than men die of heart failure: Study
    London, January 7 (IANS) Researchers have found that more women than men die of heart failure and 50 per cent of the heart failure cases among women are caused by having a heart attack, which can be treated wit
  • Aspirin may curb colorectal cancer recurrence, tumour growth
    New York, January 7 (IANS) The benefits of a daily aspirin may extend beyond heart health to colorectal cancer treatment, say researchers, adding that they have found that aspirin appears to reduce tumour growt
  • Seeds of goodness
    New Delhi, January 7 (IANSlife) Seeds are great sources of fiber. They also contain healthy monounsaturated fats, polyunsaturated fats, and many important vitamins, minerals, and antioxidants. When consumed as
  • Families of kids with autism face mental, social burdens
    New York, January 6 (IANS) Families of children with autism face high physical, mental and emotional burdens, are sometimes ridiculed and even accused of child abuse, says a new study. For the study, publish
  • New method to improve development of new medicines
    New York, January 6 (IANS) A new mathematical framework on molecular interactions will make it easier and more efficient for scientists to develop new medicines and other therapies for diseases such as cancer,
  • 2020 is the year to stay away from empty calories
    New Delhi, January 2 (IANSlife) The World Health Organization (WHO) estimates that globally, around one in ten young people aged 5-17 years are overweight or obese, with levels increasing rapidly in many countr
  • This drug holds promise for arthritis treatment
    London, January 1 (IANS) Researchers have identified a drug that can significantly reduce bone and cartilage progression in osteoarthritis. In a study, published in the journal Annals of Internal Medici
  • Vaccine for memory loss comes closer to reality
    Sydney, December 31 (IANS) A preventive treatment for dementia may proceed to clinical trials after successful animal testing, say researchers. The research is looking to develop effective immunotherapy
  • Moms' obesity in pregnancy linked to lag in sons' development
    New York, December 26 (IANS) Children who are born to mothers who were obese during pregnancy may suffer from underdeveloped motor skills and a lower IQ, researchers have found. For the findings, publis
  • Plant extract, heat can kill cancer cells, reveals study
    Hyderabad, December 26 (IANS) Extract from a medicinal plant Anthocephalus Cadamba in combination with a dye exposed to near infra-red light can selectively kill cancer cells, found a multi-institutional s
  • People with restricted diets more likely to feel lonely
    New York, December 24 (IANS) Holiday celebrations often revolve around eating, but people with restricted diets are more likely to feel lonely when they can't share in what others are eating, researchers h
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