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Iron supplements may cause cancer: Study
New European research suggests that two common compounds found in iron supplements could increase the growth of a known biomarker for cancer.
13 April 2018, 05:16 AM
US approves artificial-intelligence device for diabetic eye problems
US regulators approve the first device that uses artificial intelligence to detect eye damage from diabetes, allowing regular doctors to diagnose the condition without interpreting any data or images.
12 April 2018, 13:27 PM
Some e-cigarette flavors are more toxic than others finds new study
New US research finds more evidence to suggest that some flavors of e-cigarettes may be more toxic than others due to their mix of chemicals.
12 April 2018, 06:38 AM
World Parkinson's Day: 3 recent studies show the benefits of exercise
World Parkinson's Day 2018 takes place on Wednesday, April 11, aiming to raise awareness of the condition and support the organisations trying to eradicate the disease.
12 April 2018, 06:02 AM
Alzheimer's new definition based on biology proposed
Alzheimer's researchers have proposed a radical change in the way the disease is defined, focusing on biological changes in the body rather than clinical symptoms such as memory loss and cognitive decline.
10 April 2018, 04:47 AM
Three-quarters of COPD cases are linked to childhood risk factors
Three-quarters of chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) cases have their origins in poor lung function pathways beginning in
7 April 2018, 18:00 PM
Corporate yoga for productivity in the workplace
Yoga improves mental, psychological and physical health. Mindfulness techniques can help people reduce stress. Meditation can help
7 April 2018, 18:00 PM
How long do we have to pay tax for our femininity?
Menstrual hygiene management directly influences women’s reproductive health, education and labour participation thus closely associated with gender equity and women empowerment.
7 April 2018, 18:00 PM
Too many people are currently missing out on health coverage
The World Health Organisation (WHO) was founded on the principle that all people should be able to realise their right to the highest
7 April 2018, 18:00 PM
Weight reduction in childhood associated with reduced risk for type 2 diabetes
A heightened risk for type 2 diabetes in adulthood was eliminated in overweight boys who achieved a normal weight by puberty and sustained it into early adulthood.
7 April 2018, 18:00 PM
Nut and seed proteins good for heart health: Study
A new large-scale study suggests that getting protein intake from nuts and seeds rather than animal sources could be beneficial for heart health.
6 April 2018, 05:46 AM
High-tech masks, special lighting: In search of better sleep
A chronic lack of sleep is becoming a global problem, with many recent studies suggesting that our increased use of technology is partly to blame. Screen devices such as smartphones and tablets can affect our shut-eye by emitting blue spectrum light, which suppresses the melatonin production we need to sleep.
3 April 2018, 11:24 AM
Good news for the patients of Rheumatoid Arthritis who like to eat fish
Many ω-3 fatty acids downregulate pro-inflammatory cytokines; therefore, researchers have evaluated their effect in patients with
31 March 2018, 18:00 PM
Almost 300 million people have Hepatitis B virus worldwide
Around 300 million people in 2016 were living with hepatitis B virus (HBV) worldwide, yet just 1 in 20 (5%) eligible patients are getting
31 March 2018, 18:00 PM
Autism: Embracing knowledge and accepting the different
April is the World Autism Month. Autism, or more appropriately, Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD) includes a group of developmental disorders. Because it is a broad range of disorders, the disability of each person with ASD can be mild, it can be severe, or it can fall somewhere along the spectrum.
31 March 2018, 18:00 PM
Study suggests 5 different types of Diabetes, not just 2
Diabetes is one of those non-communicable diseases which is steadily increasing everywhere: both in developed and developing
31 March 2018, 18:00 PM
E-cigarettes can contain toxic mix of ingredients finds new study
New US research finds more evidence to suggest that e-cigarettes are not a harmless alternative to tobacco cigarettes and that they contain their own mix of toxic chemicals which could be damaging to health.
29 March 2018, 05:03 AM
Long-term antibiotic consumption can increase heart disease
New US research suggests that women who take antibiotics over a longer period of time may have an increased risk of death from heart disease and other causes.
27 March 2018, 07:14 AM
TB still top infectious killer worldwide: Experts
Despite progress over the last few decades, Tuberculosis continues to be the top infectious killer worldwide claiming over 4500 lives a day and poses a major health security threat due to the emergence of multidrug-resistant TB (MDR-TB), according to experts on eve of the World Tuberculosis Day.
25 March 2018, 06:28 AM
India takes on malaria in its highest burden state
Since 2000, India has made major inroads in reducing the toll of malaria. But the path towards elimination has proven a challenge in the eastern state of Odisha, which carries more than 40% of the country’s malaria burden.
24 March 2018, 18:00 PM