Health

Bedtime media use harmful for sleep: Study

Washington: A recent research examined how sleep might be impacted by media use–such as watching movies, television, or YouTube videos; browsing the Internet, or listening to music–before bed. The study was published…
Over 70% eligible teens get 1st dose of Covid vaccine

New Delhi: Over 70 per cent of the adolescents between the 15 to 18 age bracket have received their first dose of Covid vaccine. As per the government’s CoWIN portal, a total…

Struggling with long Covid? This over-the-counter drug may help

New York: After a Covid infection, it’s long term effects including brain fog, joint pain, exercise intolerance and fatigue have been affecting the daily lives of millions. Researchers from the University of…
Exercise post vaccine shot boosts antibodies? Research suggests so

Iowa: Exercising post vaccination surely gets the heart pumping but can it increase one’s antibodies? Researchers at Iowa State University suggested that 90 minutes of mild to moderate-intensity exercise directly after a…
Study reveals secret hideouts of ovarian cancer

Helsinki: Ovarian cancer often goes undetected until it reaches a level wherein it has spread within the pelvis and stomach. Every year, roughly 550 women develop ovarian cancer in Finland. Ovarian cancer…
Clearance of protein linked to Alzheimer’s controlled by circadian cycle: Study

Washington: The brain’s ability to clear a protein closely linked to Alzheimer’s disease is tied to our circadian cycle, according to a recent study led by the researchers of Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute.…
Explained: Role of Vitamin D in Covid-19

New Delhi: Vitamin D, known as the “sunshine” vitamin and essential for bone health, is also known for promoting immune response, much needed to fight Covid-19, experts said here on Friday. Several…

Research identifies mechanisms underlying glaucoma

Montreal: Glaucoma is the non-curable blindness that affected 80 million people worldwide in 2020. Reduced blood flow and impaired neurovascular coupling are well-known features of glaucoma. The mechanisms underlying these abnormalities have…
Routine prenatal ultrasound identifies early signs of autism: Study

Beersheba: Autism spectrum disorder (ASD) is a condition related to brain development that impacts a person’s perception and socialization with others, causing problems in social interaction and communication. A routine prenatal ultrasound…
Risk factors linked to anxiety differ in men, women during pandemic

Toronto: Covid-19 pandemic has been an anxiety-inducing stressor that has affected every aspect of human life. According to a new Canadian study, the pandemic-related risk-factors associated with anxiety differ between men and…
Study finds how liver and immune cells communicate while fasting

Munich: People often fast for losing weight. Sometimes they do it for better digestion. Previous studies have shown how fasting can influence the immune system to improve different chronic inflammatory conditions, but…
Where mental health help is scarce, telehealth comes to the rescue: Study

Michigan: Mental health has been a taboo for as long as one can remember. It is only recently that people not only acknowledged mental health issues but also sought treatment for them.…
Simulation training helps perfecting surgical skills, finds study

Sapporo: Practice makes a person perfect, but what if the practice itself is life-threatening? Dangerous professions, such as aviation or the military, require extensive simulation-based training to assist the person till they…
Colorectal cancers raise defensive barrier in response to chemotherapy: Study

Barcelona: Colorectal cancer occurs when tumours develop in the colon or rectum. Adenocarcinomas are the most common type of colorectal cancer, often growing from the cells that constitute the mucous lining of…
Study of genetics discovers new acne risk genes, provides hope for new treatment

London: The thing that everyone hates but can’t get rid of overnight, is undoubtedly, acne. People spend money on every possible facewash, serum or scrub that can help them get rid of…