Health
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Tea, chia seeds, apples & dark chocolate may keep age-related memory loss at bay
New York: Consuming foods rich in flavanols such as tea, chia seeds, apples, and dark chocolate may stave off the risk of age-related memory loss, according to a large study. The study,…
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Telangana announces de-addiction centres in all districts
Hyderabad: The Telangana government announced that it has established at least one de-addiction centre in all 33 districts of the state, months after it was subject to harsh criticism from the Telangana…
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Supplements have no health benefits, eat real food: Top UK scientist
London: Ditch those health supplements as they have no health benefits, and are simply a money-making scheme by drug companies, according to a top UK scientist. Professor Tim Spector, a genetic epidemiology…
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New wearable ultrasound system can monitor BP, heart function on the go
New York: US engineers have developed the first fully integrated wearable ultrasound system that can monitor blood pressure, heart functions while in motion and also transmit data wirelessly. The system developed by…
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Decoded: How Botox drug enters brain cells, causes paralysis
Sydney: Scientists have decoded how injections from Botox drug, majorly used to smoothen wrinkles and reverse ageing, are able to breach brain cells, leading to paralysis or even death. The injectable drug…
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Exercise may lower Parkinson’s disease risk in women by 25%
London: Women engaging in regular exercise such as cycling, walking, gardening, cleaning and participating in sports may have about 25 per cent lower risk of developing Parkinson’s disease, suggests a study. The…
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Major rise in world hunger, says UNFAO
There has been a major increase in the number of people that go to bed hungry in the world, as the globe reeled under the effects of prolonged conflicts and a global…
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1 in 5 ‘healthy’ adults have metabolism of a prediabetic: Study
New York: About 20 percent or one in five adults considered healthy by medical standards, have glucose metabolism similar to those with prediabetes, finds an alarming study. These healthy adults were identified…
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42 young Indian robotic surgeons set to share path-breaking procedures
Mumbai: As robotic surgeries, slowly but steadily, become mainstream in India, US-based Vattikuti Foundation is organising a key seminar here next month where young robotic surgeons from across the country will share…
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Walking may help improve brain connectivity, memory in elderly
New York: Regular walks can strengthen connections in and between brain networks, according to new research, adding to growing evidence linking exercise with slowing the onset of Alzheimer’s disease. Published in the…
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Explained: What is Disease X, tagged as more lethal next pandemic?
New Delhi: Even as Covid-19 is seeing a decline, the World Health Organisation (WHO) has warned of the threat of an “inevitable” next pandemic of “Disease X”, raising concerns across the globe.…
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Study identifies 12 key symptoms of long Covid
New York: A team of US researchers have identified 12 key symptoms of Long Covid condition — which persist more than 30 days after a Covid-19 infection. With over 650 million people…
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Epidemic kills all black sea urchins in Gulf of Aqaba: Israeli researchers
Jerusalem: Israeli researchers found that within just a few months a deadly epidemic killed all black sea urchin population in the Red Sea’s Gulf of Aqaba, Tel Aviv University said. The researchers…
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Strong legs can help heart attack patients have better prognosis: Study
London: People with strong legs are less likely to develop heart failure after a heart attack, according to research. Myocardial infarction is the most common cause of heart failure, with around 6-9…
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Covid mRNA booster vax in early pregnancy did not raise miscarriage risk
New York: Monovalent Covid-19 booster vaccinations administered in early pregnancy (before 20 weeks gestation) did not raise the risk of miscarriage, two studies have shown. The studies add to the growing understanding…
