Health
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Dengue patient numbers rising in Bengal with every passing day
Kolkata: Dengue seems to be taking a serious turn in West Bengal, especially in the rural pockets of the state, with every passing day as the number of affected people crossed the…
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New strains of influenza A virus found in pigs raise pandemic risk
Singapore: Scientists have uncovered several previously unknown strains of swine flu viruses that have been circulating unnoticed in Cambodian pig populations over the past 15 years, potentially posing a pandemic risk. The…
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Maternal exposure to air pollution may spur rise in smaller babies: Study
London: Women who live in areas with high air pollution give birth to smaller babies compared to those who live in greener areas, finds study. Women living in greener areas gave birth…
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High BP while lying down linked to heart attack, stroke risk
New York: People who had high blood pressure (BP) while lying flat on their backs had an increased risk of heart attack, stroke, heart failure or premature death, according to new research.…
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Study explains why Covid virus affects smell and taste
New York: SARS-CoV-2, the virus causing Covid-19, can infect sensory neurons explaining why many people reported losing their senses of smell and taste, finds a study. When Covid-19 began spreading in 2020,…
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Regular physical activity can cut stress levels in kids: Study
London: Daily exercise can help school children cope better with stress, making them more resilient, finds a study. In the study, published in Journal of Science and Medicine in Sport, it was…
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Abbott recalls antacid Digene gel, DGCI issues alert
Leading American multinational medical devices and health care company, Abbott voluntarily recalled its antacid Digene gel after the Drugs Control General of India (DCGI) received a complaint on 9 August, alleging bitter…
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Cancers among under-50s rose by 79% in last 30 years: BMJ study
Delhi: There has been a striking 79 per cent increase in new cases of cancer among the under 50s around the world over the last 30 years, according to a study published…
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How keeping a healthy heart is key to ward off Alzheimer’s, dementia risk
London: Maintaining proper heart health will not only keep cardiovascular diseases at bay, but also preserve brain metabolism — key to ward off the risk of Alzheimer’s and dementia, suggests a study.…
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Continental Hospital launches aesthetics, craniofacial centre
Hyderabad: The Continental Hospital, Gachibowli, has launched the state-of-the-art International Facial Aesthetics and Craniofacial Centre. According to a survey conducted by the Indian health ministry, 1 in every 700 children born in…
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Cancer cases, deaths to rise globally among under 50-s by 2030: Study
New Delhi: The world is likely to see a significant increase in the early onset of cancers and related deaths by 2030 among people below the age of 50, according to a…
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15-20 pc spinal injuries in India due to road accidents, says doctor
Faridabad: About 15-20 per cent spinal injuries in India occur due to road accidents, which can be effectively managed by minimally invasive surgeries, said an orthopaedic surgeon on Monday ahead of the…
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No link between Covid vaccines used in India and heart attack risk: Study
New Delhi: There is no association between the Covid-19 vaccines used in India — Covishield and Covaxin — and increase in the risk of heart attacks, according to an observational study which…
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Climate change can add more risks for kids, adults with lung conditions
Paris: Children and adults living with lung conditions, such as asthma and chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD), face even greater risks from climate change, according to a report on Monday. The report,…
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Healthy morning habits to eliminate stress from life
New Delhi: The early hours of the day are a special time and the practice of mindful morning habits during this time can do wonders to keep your body and mind free…
