Health
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Study reveals why 7 hours of sleep is optimal in middle age
London: Seven hours is the ideal amount of sleep for people in their middle age and upwards as a new study has found that both insufficient or excessive sleep is associated with…
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Kinder chocolates now linked to salmonella poisoning in 11 countries: WHO
New Delhi: Italian chocolate and confectionery products company Ferrero’s Kinder chocolates have now been linked to salmonella poisoning in about 11 countries, the World Health Organization (WHO) has said. The company had…
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Telangana: PHC staff delivers baby without power supply
Despite a power cut due to thunderstorms, the staff at a Primary Health Centre (PHC) helped a woman deliver her baby safely at Chennuru village in Khammam district. Telangana health minister T…
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WHO calls for continued innovation to fight malaria
Geneva: The World Health Organization (WHO) has called for continued innovation and increased investment in fighting malaria. On Monday, the WHO announced that over 1 million children have been vaccinated against the…
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Fruit to keep you hydrated in summers
New Delhi: Consuming water-rich fruit can help you meet nutrient requirements while also keeping you hydrated. If you don’t drink the recommended amount of water per day, fruits and vegetables can provide…
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Research shows half of parents regularly give children dietary supplements
Washington: According to the University of Michigan Health C.S. Mott Children’s National Poll on Children’s Health, over half of parents agree that it is difficult to get their child to eat a…
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Combination of three treatments may reduce cancer risk among senior adults: Study
Zurich: According to a new study, a combination of high doses of vitamin D, omega 3 fatty acids, and a simple home strength training program (SHEP) has been shown to reduce a…
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Study finds online program improves well-being of stroke survivors
Callaghan: According to a new study, an interactive and coordinated healthy lifestyle online program has a positive effect on self-reported health and well-being. The findings of the research were published in the…
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Obsession with failure, hunt for perfection linked to burnout: Study
Washington: Athletes who strive for perfection and fixate on their mistakes risk burning out, a recent study by the University of Essex has found. More than 250 sportspeople – across individual and…
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WHO endorses Paxlovid Covid pill for high risk Covid patients
Geneva: The World Health Organisation (IANS) on Friday made a strong recommendation for Pfizer’s antiviral for mild and moderate Covid-19 patients at highest risk of hospital admission. The oral antiviral drug, which…
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Genetic differences can affect ability to utilize energy of various nutrients: Report
Helsinki: According to a new study by the University of Helsinki, minor genetic differences can affect the ability to utilize the energy of various nutrients. The findings of the study were published…
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US FDA warns against false results from some prenatal blood tests
Washington: Blood tests that look for signs of genetic abnormalities in a foetus during pregnancy run the risk of producing false results and inappropriate use, warned the US Food and Drug Administration…
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Excess weight almost doubles risk of womb cancer, researchers find
London: New research shows that lifelong excess weight almost doubles a woman’s risk of developing womb cancer. The findings of the study were published in ‘BMC Medicine’. The study from the University…
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Infertility history linked with increased risk of heart failure: Study
Washington: A new study finds that a history of infertility is associated with an increased risk of heart failure. Published in the Journal of the American College of Cardiology, researchers from Massachusetts…
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Omicron ups risk of upper airway infections, cardiac arrest in small kids
New York: Because of their small and relatively collapsible airways, young children with Omicron are more vulnerable to upper airway infection such as croup, which if severe can lead to cardiac arrest,…
