New Delhi, August 11 (IANS): The new subvariant of Omicron, EG.5.1, which is more transmissible, yet is less likely to worsen Covid infection, unlike previous variants that increased ICU admissions and also led
Beijing, August 11 (IANS) Yoga and breathing control practices, in combination with aerobic training, are key for asthmatic people seeking to improve their lung function, a new peer-reviewed study has suggested
New Delhi, August 10 (IANS) People with low levels of Vitamin K in their blood are more likely to have poor lung function and to say they suffer with asthma, chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD), and wh
London, August 8 (IANS) A high level of troponin -- a protein normally used to exclude the possibility of a heart attack in patients with chest pain -- may signal a heightened risk of death from any cause withi
London, August 8 (IANS) Popular weight loss drug Wegovy can lower the risk of major cardiovascular events such as heart attack, stroke by 20 per cent, according to the results of a major trial announced on Tues
New Delhi, August 7 (IANS): EG.5.1, the new subvariant of Omicron, has been detected in 45 countries and is currently spreading fast, but there is no need for concern, said health experts on Monday.
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New Delhi, August 5 (IANS) In pregnancy, blood pressure may increase even among women with no prior history of hypertension, making it riskier for both the mother and the baby, said doctors, calling for regular
New Delhi, August 5 (IANS) With no noticeable symptoms, making it hard to detect until complications arise, blood pressure (BP) is a silent killer increasingly affecting Indians, both young and old, said d
Sydney, August 5 (IANS) In a breakthrough, a team of Australian scientists has developed a fast, inexpensive and scalable method for engineering blood vessels from natural tissue.
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New Delhi, August 4 (IANS) Hormonal changes, especially those during and after pregnancy, obesity, and unhealthy lifestyle are the major drivers of increasing instances of degenerative bone diseases in young wo
New Delhi, August 04 (IANSlife) Sustainability has emerged as the prevailing trend across industries, and it is equally making waves in the agricultural sector through the adoption of organic farming practices.
London, August 3 (IANS) Individuals, who have been cured of hepatitis C infection, still face a substantially greater risk of death compared with the general population -- between three and 14 times higher depe
London, August 2 (IANS): Irregular sleep patterns like late sleeping on weekends, waking early on workdays could be associated with harmful bacteria in your gut and negatively affect your health, suggests a res
London, August 2 (IANS): Atogepant, a prescription medicine, is safe and effective to treat chronic migraine, which affects more than one billion individuals each year across the world, according to new trial r
New York, August 1 (IANS): One-fourth of the global population is estimated to be anaemic, with cases increasing rapidly for women, expectant mothers, young girls, and children younger than age 5, according to
New York, August 1 (IANS) Drinking even one alcoholic drink daily could raise blood pressure levels, according to an analysis of seven international research studies published on Tuesday in Hypertension, an Ame
Hyderabad, August 1 (IANS) Lung cancer is the most common cancer in men and the second most common overall in India. It is the most common cause of cancer-related deaths worldwide claiming more lives yearly tha
Bengaluru, Aug 1 (IANS) On the World Lung Cancer Day health experts have expressed concern over the rising trend of lung cancer among women and non-smokers in the IT capital of the country, Bengaluru.
New York, August 1 (IANS) A daily shot of kombucha -- a fermented tea drink -- may help people with Type 2 diabetes who find it hard to lower their high blood sugar levels, according to results from a sma
New Delhi, July 31 (IANS) The MIND diet, a brain-healthy diet that focuses on plant-based foods like whole grains, green leafy vegetables, fruits, and nuts, only has a short-term impact on enhancing your memory