Health news
- Telangana
Telangana to screen 46 lakh SHG women, launch health drive on Women’s Day
Hyderabad: The Telangana government on Wednesday, March 4, decided to prepare health profiles for about 46 lakh women Self Help Group (SHG) members by conducting 30 diagnostic tests for each of them.…
- Hyderabad
Hyderabad doctors successfully reattach man’s severed arm
Hyderabad: In a significant medical achievement, doctors at Apollo Hospitals in Hyderabad have successfully reattached the severed arm of a young man following a severe accident. The incident occurred when A Pawan…
- Food
All Indian salt and sugar brands have microplastics: Study
New Delhi: All Indian salt and sugar brands, whether big or small, packaged or unpackaged, contain microplastics, according to a study published on Tuesday. The study, titled “Microplastics in Salt and Sugar”…
- Health
Saliva outperforms blood tests for detecting respiratory infections in kids
New Delhi: Saliva tests can more accurately determine the severity of recurrent respiratory infections in children than the standard blood test, a new study showed on Thursday. A study was conducted by…
- Health
Cutting smoking tied to better cognitive aging: Study
New Delhi: Want to maintain sharp memory skills and cognitive function as you age? Cutting down on smoking suggests a large study that found it to be a key lifestyle factor linked…
- Technology
Doctors may soon be able to detect, diagnose cancer using AI
London: Doctors may soon be able to detect and diagnose cancer in patients using artificial intelligence (AI) that will allow for earlier treatment, a new study said on Thursday. According to the…
- News
New Covid variant ‘FLiRT’ capable of evading the immune system: Experts
New Delhi: The new Covid-19 variant ‘FLiRT’, which is spreading fast in the US, is capable of evading the immune system due to a trans substitution of amino acids between two spike…
- Lifestyle
Simple workouts can boost brain after a bad night’s sleep
London: Didn’t get a good night’s sleep? Just 20 minutes of moderate exercises can boost your brain, according to a study. The study, led by the University of Portsmouth researchers explored how…
- Health
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…
- Lifestyle
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,…
- Lifestyle
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…
- Lifestyle
Heated yoga sessions for just once a week may reduce depression
New York: Heated yoga sessions for just once a week may help reduce depression, indicating that heated yoga could be a viable treatment option for patients suffering from moderate-to-severe depressive symptoms, new…
- Lifestyle
Adults with ADHD three times more likely to develop dementia, research finds
New Delhi: Adults with attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) are nearly three times more likely to develop dementia than those without the mental disorder, researchers have found. Adult ADHD reflects a neurological process that…
- Health
B12 deficiency may trigger chronic inflammation, finds study
New Delhi: A new study has identified a compelling link between vitamin B12 deficiency and chronic inflammation, which is associated with a range of health problems including cardiovascular disease, diabetes and neurodegenerative…
- Delhi
Nanoparticle emissions from vehicles in Delhi may raise health risks: Study
New Delhi: Vehicular emissions that release toxic nanoparticles in Delhi may be hazardous to health, according to a study. Nanoparticles or ultrafine particles are usually defined as a particle of matter that…
