Health
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‘India needs better network to avoid blood wastage’: Experts
Hyderabad: COVID-19 pandemic exposed blood shortage across many Indian states, and this situation arose despite many good Samaritans repeatedly stepping forward to donate their blood. On the occasion of World Blood Donor…
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Poor sleep may worsen lung disease more than smoking: Study
New York: Insufficient or interrupted sleep may have more of an impact than smoking history in patients with a progressive lung disease, according to a study. Researchers at the University of California-San…
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COVID-19 pandemic linked to higher OCD symptoms in college-goers
New York: During COVID-19, college students experienced more obsessive-compulsive disorder (OCD) symptoms, finds a new study. The study found that college students tested during the peak of the pandemic reported a higher…
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Findings about new cancer drug very encouraging: Expert
New Delhi: The findings concerning dostarlimab, an antibody drug, in experimental treatment of rectal cancer patients is very encouraging but there is need for long-term studies to understand the real impact, an…
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Covid decline may be giving rise to other viruses like flu, TB: Report
Washington: Even as global cases of Covid-19 are on the decline, a number of other viruses such as influenza, respiratory syncytial virus, adenovirus, tuberculosis, and monkeypox are on the rise, and have…
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Can hormonal therapy raise brain tumour risk in women?
New Delhi: Hormonal therapy has emerged as one of the most advanced treatments for cancer, premature puberty, and excessive hair growth. But, doctors here on Tuesday warned people to be conscious about…
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Mediterranean diet may help improve symptoms of depression in young men
Sydney: Young men with a poor diet saw a significant improvement in their symptoms of depression when they switched to a healthy Mediterranean diet, a new study has shown. Mediterranean diet, which…
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Coffee consumption may reduce risk of acute kidney injury: Study
Maryland: A recent study by Johns Hopkins Medicine researchers suggests that coffee consumption is linked to a reduced risk of acute kidney injury (AKI). The findings, published May 5 in the journal…
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Women should exercise in the morning, men in evening: Study
New York: It has been traditionally said that exercising is more beneficial during morning hours. Turns out, the effectiveness of exercise depends on sex, according to a study. The study, published in…
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HIV drug could combat middle-aged memory loss: Study
Washington: According to a new study at the University of California – Los Angeles Health Sciences, our brains record a group store of memories, instead of single memories. So, recollecting one significant…
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Unpleasant odour is processed more quickly in the brain than perceived quality
Tokyo: According to the findings of a new study by the University of Tokyo, A specially created odour delivery device, along with machine learning-based analysis of scalp-recorded electroencephalogram. This device has enabled…
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Smoking may lead to severe vision loss: Experts
New Delhi: While smoking tobacco is known majorly to cause cancer, heart disease, lung diseases, experts on Monday stated it also plays a crucial role in vision loss. World No Tobacco Day…
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Scientists identify new liver and kidney disease
London: Scientists have identified a new disease in a ground-breaking discovery that could help patients with unexplained liver and kidney problems. Researchers at Newcastle University in the UK have established the inherited…
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Study finds lidocaine infusions could assist migraine sufferers
London: According to a recent study, infusions of the local anaesthetic lidocaine may provide pain relief to people with chronic migraine who haven’t responded to other treatments. The findings of the research…
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Research finds individuals with autism have poorer health and healthcare
Washington: New research from the University of Cambridge suggests autistic individuals are more likely to have chronic mental and physical health conditions. They are also reported to have lower-quality healthcare than others.…
