New Delhi, June 4 (IANS) Exposure to the tiny particles in air pollution during pregnancy can disrupt maternal metabolisms, altering key biological pathways, according to a study.These changes were associated w
Ahmedabad, June 4 (IANS): Gujarat recorded 64 Covid-19 cases in the past 24 hours, bringing the total number of infections to 461.Of the 461 active cases, only 20 patients are currently undergoing treatment in
Sydney, June 4 (IANS): Australian researchers have developed a new interactive game, showing early promise as a non-invasive, drug-free alternative for managing chronic nerve pain.The project, called PainWaive,
New Delhi, June 3 (IANS) If you are suffering from chronic back pain, a walk in the woods can help you better manage the condition, according to a study on Tuesday.The study, published in The Journal of Pain, s
New Delhi, June 2 (IANS): A quarter of our school children are deprived of proper sleep, increasing their risk of mental and physical health issues, said Dr. (Prof.) V.K. Paul, Member (Health), NITI Aayog, whil
New Delhi, June 2 (IANS) Amid nearly 4,000 active cases of Covid-19 disease in the country, health experts on Monday assured that there is no need to panic as the current infection wave is unlikely to cause a h
New Delhi, June 2 (IANS): Microscopic plastic particles found in food and beverages may affect glucose metabolism and harm organs such as the liver, according to a new animal study.The findings raise concerns a
New Delhi, June 2 (IANS): Among the global rise in obesity rates, a study showed that being overweight can lead to mental health issues like anxiety and also impair brain functioning.The animal study suggested
New Delhi, June 1 (IANS): A team of US researchers has found that the Mediterranean diet may provide symptom relief for people with irritable bowel syndrome (IBS).Irritable bowel syndrome affects an estimated 4
New Delhi, May 30 (IANS): Sleeping disorders may be act as an early indicator of neurodegenerative diseases like Parkinson's disease and Lewy body dementia (LBD) -- a type of dementia, according to a study.The
New Delhi, May 30 (IANS) Depression can significantly raise the risk of dementia both in middle age as well as among those aged 50 and above, according to a study.Dementia affects over 57 million people globall
Bengaluru, May 29 (IANS): A silent health crisis is brewing within corporate India, with a significant number of employees suffering from chronic illness, poor mental health, and burnout, according to an alarmi
New Delhi, May 28 (IANS): Late diagnoses and high costs are driving cases of acute myeloid leukaemia (AML) -- an aggressive form of blood and bone marrow cancer, said health experts.After the US and China, Indi
New Delhi, May 28 (IANS): Love to drink sugar-sweetened beverages like soda, fruit juice, or energy and sports drinks? They may raise your risk of developing type 2 diabetes (T2D), according to a study.However,
New Delhi, May 27 (IANS): Amid the surging number of cancer cases in women, a new study on Tuesday found its association with increasing global warming conditions.In the study, published in the journal Frontier
Shillong, May 27 (IANS): The Health and Family Welfare Department of Meghalaya on Monday held a review meeting with the Medical Expert Committee (MEC) and assessed the state's preparedness for Covid-19 in view
New Delhi, May 26 (IANS) Covid-19 infections are increasing in India but there is nothing to worry about as these are not severe, Indian Council of Medical Research Director General Dr Rajiv Bahl said on Monday
New Delhi, May 26 (IANS): People with poor sleep for just three nights may be at an increased risk of developing heart diseases, according to a study.With chronic lack of sleep growing as a public health concer
New Delhi, May 26 (IANS): Polycystic Ovary Syndrome or PCOS, a common endocrine disorder in women, can affect attention and other cognitive abilities, according to a study by researchers at the Indian Institute
New Delhi, May 26 (IANS): Australian researchers have developed a new, rapid testing method to help diagnose rare diseases in babies and children.There are more than 7,000 types of disease caused by mutations i