Health
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Quitting smoking can lower diabetes risk by 30-40 per cent: WHO
New Delhi: Quitting smoking can lower the risk of developing type-2 diabetes by 30-40 per cent, according to a new brief jointly developed by the WHO, the International Diabetes Federation and the…
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Hyderabad: India ranks second in global estimates of diabetes
Hyderabad: It is estimated that 422 million people live with diabetes across the world and India with 101 million diabetics ranks second. India also has 315 million people with high blood pressure.…
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Change behaviours, not just policies: Climate experts call for action
Ahmedabad: India’s battle with air pollution, responsible for over 1.6 million deaths annually, is a critical public health and environmental challenge. According to recent data, more than 99 per cent of the…
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Youth suffering heart attacks are rising; put an end to unbalanced foods
Cases of young people dying of a heart attack after a slight exertion are rising across the country. From Gujarat shocking news emerged last month that no less than ten persons died…
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Broccoli may protect against inflammatory bowel disease: Study
New York: High fibre diets, like those that include broccoli sprouts or other cruciferous vegetables, may reduce disease symptoms and improve quality of life in patients with inflammatory bowel disease (IBD), according…
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In a first, US FDA approves vaccine for Chikungunya virus
New Delhi: Ixchiq, the first chikungunya vaccine, has been approved by the US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) for individuals 18 years of age and older who are at increased risk of…
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Daily caffeinated soda can make young kids try alcohol early: Study
New York: The trend among younger children to frequently drink caffeinated soda may indicate higher risk of alcohol consumption in the future, new research suggests. In a study of over 2,000 US…
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‘Can air pollution cause cancer?’ Here’s what AIIMS doctor has to say
New Delhi: As air quality continues to remain severe in Delhi-NCR, doctors and health experts explained the hazardous impact of air pollution on the overall health of the human body. Dr Piyush…
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59% Indian workers experience burnout symptoms at work: Study
New Delhi: About 59 per cent of Indian employees experience burnout symptoms at work, while workers in Cameroon experience the lowest (9 per cent), a new study has shown. According to the…
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One sleepless night can reverse depression for days: Study
New York: While waking up all night can exhaust you both mentally and physically, an interesting study claims that it can lift your mood for days. In a new study, neurobiologists Northwestern…
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Covid vax does not increase risk of miscarriage
New York: Are planning pregnancy and worried about taking Covid-19 vaccines for fear of complications? Take heart, a new study shows no increased risk of early or late miscarriage as a result…
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Rising heat linked to more cardiovascular deaths: Study
New York: Cardiovascular-related deaths due to extreme heat are expected to increase between 2036 and 2065, according to a study modelled in the US. The researchers, whose work is published in Circulation,…
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Why severe Covid patients should avoid over exercise
New Delhi: Amid increasing cases of heart attacks in India post Covid, doctors on Tuesday cautioned people to avoid over-exercise, citing lingering physical stress and complications. This comes after several people collapsed…
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Study finds link between air pollution and Parkinson’s disease
New Delhi: Moderate level of fine particle pollution is associated with a 56 per cent higher risk of developing Parkinson’s disease, new research in the US has found. Previous studies have shown…
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Antibiotics now ineffective for common childhood infections: Lancet
Sydney: High rates of antibiotic resistance have rendered the drugs used to treat common infections in children and babies, ineffective, according to an alarming study published in Lancet South East Asia on…
