New Delhi, August 5 (IANS) New findings show that all plants contain essential amino acids, countering the common but mistaken belief that plants lack one or more amino acids, giving them major health advantage
New Delhi, August 3 (IANS) Losing just an hour of sleep at night may be harmful to health and lead to problems with memory and focus, according to an expert.The human body requires an optimum sleep duration of
New Delhi, August 2 (IANS) A drug that was developed to treat pancreatic cancer has shown promise to treat medulloblastoma -- the most common malignant brain tumour in children. In the study, published in
New Delhi, August 1 (IANS) Women with a BRCA1 gene mutation, which increases breast and ovarian cancer risk, can be at a high risk of impaired fertility, according to research in preclinical models and human ti
New Delhi, August 1 (IANS): About 148 cases of Acute Encephalitis Syndrome (AES) have been reported since June in Gujarat, Madhya Pradesh, Rajasthan, and Maharashtra among children under 15 years of age while C
New Delhi, July 31 (IANS): Kindlins, adapter proteins found in vertebrate cells could change the face of cancer treatments, research from S. N. Bose National Centre for Basic Sciences has found.The research tea
New Delhi, July 31 (IANS): Environmental factors may play a larger role in disease risk than previously thought, overshadowing genetic contributions a study by researchers at Penn State College of Medicine reve
New Delhi, 29 July (IANS) Amid mounting cases of cancer in India, health experts on Monday said that one out of nine Indians have a lifetime risk of developing cancer but most are preventable with early detecti
New Delhi, July 28 (IANS) Want to prolong your life? Regular sunlight exposure ranging from five to 30 minutes daily when ultraviolet (UV) rays are low can boost longevity and enhance health, an expert said on
New Delhi, July 28 (IANS) While exercise is necessary for both physical and mental health, moderation is key as it can help prevent injuries, and cut down burnout, helping maintain consistency, said experts on
New Delhi, July 26 (IANS) An experimental cancer drug may hold the key to clearing HIV from infected brain cells, according to a new study.The study led by Dr. Woong-Ki Kim at Tulane University, US, reveals tha
New Delhi, July 26 (IANS) Focus on the process of maintaining a healthy lifestyle is more important than the end goal, said a top neurologist on Friday, highlighting measures to remain motivated while on a heal
New Delhi, July 25 (IANS): The Indian Council of Medical Research (ICMR) has released 32 new Standard Treatment Workflows (STWs) for common and serious diseases.The STWs, developed in collaboration with the Nat
New Delhi, July 25 (IANS) Self-breast examination just once a month can help women detect the deadly cancer early, and boost treatment outcomes, said health experts on Thursday, amid rising breast cancer cases
New Delhi, July 25 (IANS) While pesticides are essential for ensuring high crop yields and food security, they also increase the risk of cancer akin to smoking, finds a study.The research published in the journ
New Delhi, July 24 (IANS) Per-and polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS), commonly known as forever chemicals, are increasingly being added to pesticide products, contaminating waterways and increasing health risk f
New Delhi, July 24 (IANS) A lot more lung cell types can be infected by SARS-CoV-2, the virus that caused the Covid-19 pandemic, and the number is higher than what was previously speculated, according to a stud
New Delhi, July 23 (IANS) Ensuring optimal sleep duration and a consistent sleep schedule may significantly lower the risk of insulin resistance, prediabetes, and Type 2 diabetes, said an expert.Taking to the s
New Delhi, July 23 (IANS) Calling it a welcome step, oncologists on Tuesday hailed the Central government’s move to exempt customs duty on three more cancer drugs.The three drugs are Trastuzumab deruxtecan (f
Hyderabad, July 22 (IANS) People must never ignore sleep to meet deadlines, and it's never appropriate to waste time on the Internet over a proper good night's sleep, advise healthcare professionals on World Br