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Scientists link fatty, sugary diets with impaired brain function  In a significant study, researchers have linked fatty and sugary diets to impaired cognitive function.  The team from University of Sydney looked at the relationship between high-fat, high-sugar (HFHS) diets, particularly those high in refined sugar and saturated fat, and first-person spatial navigation. Spatial navigation is the ability to learn and remember a path from one location to another, a process that can approximate the health of the brain’s hippocampus, said ...
Scientists link fatty, sugary diets with impaired brain function
Scientists link fatty, sugary diets with impaired brain function
Source: IANS
2025-04-22 05:31:13 pm
Being omnivorous or vegan makes no difference to muscle building after weight training Does the source of protein — plant or animal-based — make any difference to muscle gain? The answer is no, said researchers on Monday, adding that being omnivorous and vegan makes no difference to muscle building after weight training.  Also, the team from University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign in the US refuted two more claims about if total daily protein intake is evenly distributed throughout the day and does a moderate but sufficient daily protein intake influence ...
Being omnivorous or vegan makes no difference to muscle building after weight training
Being omnivorous or vegan makes no difference to muscle building after weight training
Source: IANS
2025-04-21 06:09:49 pm
Wearable tech may help people manage everyday stress The virtual and augmented reality (VR/AR) technology could simulate stressful situations and help people practice stress-relief strategies, a new study has revealed.  Everyday situations can sometimes feel like big stressors, whether it's delivering an important work presentation, attending a party full of strangers or confronting a partner. Talking to a friend or a therapist can help. But so can practice. A new project from Carnegie Mellon University researchers in the US aime...
Wearable tech may help people manage everyday stress
Wearable tech may help people manage everyday stress
Source: IANS
2025-04-20 06:13:18 pm
Scientists create novel method to identify healthy and cancerous cells  Researchers from Tokyo Metropolitan University in Japan on Saturday said they have found that the motion of unlabelled cells can be used to tell whether they are cancerous or healthy.  They observed malignant fibrosarcoma cells and healthy fibroblasts on a dish and found that tracking and analysis of their paths can be used to differentiate them with up to 94 per cent accuracy. Beyond diagnosis, their technique may also shed light on cell motility related functions, like tiss...
Scientists create novel method to identify healthy and cancerous cells
Scientists create novel method to identify healthy and cancerous cells
Source: IANS
2025-04-19 05:50:47 pm
Embrace mindful eating and combat obesity: PM Narendra Modi on World Liver Day  Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Saturday urged all citizens to adopt mindful eating practices and prioritise healthier living.  On the occasion of the World Liver Day, PM Modi spoke about the importance of small yet impactful changes, highlighting that measures such as reducing oil intake can significantly contribute to improving overall health and well-being. Responding to a post by Union Health Minister JP Nadda on X, PM Modi said: “Commendable effort to mark #WorldLi...
Embrace mindful eating and combat obesity: PM Narendra Modi on World Liver Day
Embrace mindful eating and combat obesity: PM Narendra Modi on World Liver Day
Source: IANS
2025-04-19 05:17:56 pm
World Liver Day: Fix food habits to cut liver disease risk by 50 pc  Medical experts on Friday emphasised the critical link between dietary habits and liver health, saying that healthy changes today can cut liver disease risk by 50 per cent.  Ahead of the World Liver Day which falls on April 19, healthcare experts said that food is medicine, as cases of liver diseases among both urban and rural populations rise in the country. Doctors said that liver disease is no longer confined to alcohol abuse — there is a worrying rise in non-alcohol...
World Liver Day: Fix food habits to cut liver disease risk by 50 pc
World Liver Day: Fix food habits to cut liver disease risk by 50 pc
Source: IANS
2025-04-18 05:59:14 pm
Need to boost awareness, early diagnosis of haemophilia and other bleeding disorders: JP Nadda Boosting awareness, early diagnosis, and improving access to care is crucial to fight haemophilia and other bleeding disorders in the country, said Union Minister JP Nadda on World Haemophilia Day on Thursday.  World Haemophilia Day is observed every year on April 17 to raise awareness about bleeding disorders. The theme this year is: "Access for all: Women and Girls Bleed Too". Haemophilia is a rare bleeding disorder where blood does not clot properly, even in minor inju...
Need to boost awareness, early diagnosis of haemophilia and other bleeding disorders: JP Nadda
Need to boost awareness, early diagnosis of haemophilia and other bleeding disorders: JP Nadda
Source: IANS
2025-04-17 05:02:10 pm
Study finds common genetic variants linked to drug-resistant epilepsy Certain common genetic changes may explain why some people with focal epilepsy become less responsive to seizure medications, finds a new global study.  Focal epilepsy is a condition where seizures start in one part of the brain. It is the most common type of epilepsy. Antiseizure medication is usually prescribed for people with the condition. However, for one in three people with epilepsy (around 20 million individuals worldwide), current antiseizure medications are ineffective. T...
Study finds common genetic variants linked to drug-resistant epilepsy
Study finds common genetic variants linked to drug-resistant epilepsy
Source: IANS
2025-04-16 06:06:44 pm
New oral pill offers hope against antibiotic-resistant gonorrhoea A new pill has shown promise against antibiotic-resistant gonorrhoea -- a common sexually transmitted infection (STI) --, according to a study published in the journal The Lancet.  Cases of drug-resistant gonorrhoea have been increasing rapidly in recent years. If not treated promptly, gonorrhoea can result in serious complications, especially for women, in whom it can lead to increased risks of ectopic pregnancy and infertility. The new pill gepotidacin -- developed by British dru...
New oral pill offers hope against antibiotic-resistant gonorrhoea
New oral pill offers hope against antibiotic-resistant gonorrhoea
Source: IANS
2025-04-15 04:02:02 pm
Valve disorders may raise risk of severe heartbeat condition People with a certain heart valve abnormality may be at an increased risk of developing severe heart rhythm disorders also known as arrhythmias, according to a study on Tuesday.  Researchers from the Karolinska Institutet in Sweden showed that the valve abnormality called Mitral annular disjunction (MAD) increases the risk of ventricular arrhythmias -- a dangerous type of heart rhythm disorder that, in the worst case, can lead to cardiac arrest. The team found that the risk of arrh...
Valve disorders may raise risk of severe heartbeat condition
Valve disorders may raise risk of severe heartbeat condition
Source: IANS
2025-04-15 03:58:54 pm
Parasitic infection may trigger cancer in cervix after treatment: Study New research has revealed that Schistosoma haematobium (S. haematobium), a parasitic infection affecting millions globally, can trigger cancer-related gene activity in the cervical lining, with changes becoming even more pronounced after treatment.  Presented at the ‘ESCMID Global 2025’ in Austria, this pivotal study sheds new light on how this often-overlooked parasitic disease may contribute to cervical cancer risk at the molecular level. Certain cancer-related biolog...
Parasitic infection may trigger cancer in cervix after treatment: Study
Parasitic infection may trigger cancer in cervix after treatment: Study
Source: IANS
2025-04-14 10:49:38 am
This drug may result in weight loss for 3 years in adults without diabetes  Taking tirzepatide drug once a week may produce clinically meaningful and sustained weight loss for at least 3 years in adults with overweight or obesity who do not have diabetes, according to new research.  The findings also indicate that females and those without obesity-related complications may be more responsive to tirzepatide treatment, said researchers at the European Congress on Obesity (ECO) in Malaga, Spain. The study, led by Dr Luca Busetto from the University of P...
This drug may result in weight loss for 3 years in adults without diabetes
This drug may result in weight loss for 3 years in adults without diabetes
Source: IANS
2025-04-13 05:42:32 pm
New method turns tumour-supporting cells into killers An international team of researchers from Israel, the US, and China has developed a genetic method to reprogramme a type of immune cell, turning them from cancer promoters to inhibitors.  The team, led by Israel's Weizmann Institute of Science, focused on macrophages -- a type of immune cell that can induce immune responses. But in many cancers, macrophages become allies that protect the tumour, help it grow, and even aid in spreading it to other tissues, Xinhua news agency report...
New method turns tumour-supporting cells into killers
New method turns tumour-supporting cells into killers
Source: IANS
2025-04-11 05:48:36 pm
Study shows new drug delivery system effective against rare eye cancer A team of US researchers has found a new drug delivery system that showed more efficacy and improved the treatment of a rare eye cancer that spreads to liver.  The multi-institutional study led by Moffitt Cancer Center in Florida, US, found that percutaneous hepatic perfusion using a melphalan hepatic delivery system may help patients with metastatic uveal melanoma (mUM) -- a traditionally hard-to-treat cancer and with usually poor outcomes. Melphalan/Hepatic Delivery System is a d...
Study shows new drug delivery system effective against rare eye cancer
Study shows new drug delivery system effective against rare eye cancer
Source: IANS
2025-04-11 05:47:00 pm
Study links poor oral health with body pain, migraines in women Suffering from migraine headaches and body pain? Blame your poor oral health, according to a study on Wednesday.  The study, which focussed on women, identified specific oral microbes correlated with certain pain conditions. It also suggested a potential relationship between the oral microbiome and the nervous system. The research examined associations between self-reported oral health, the oral microbiome, and various pain presentations in a group of 67 women from New Zealand with...
Study links poor oral health with body pain, migraines in women
Study links poor oral health with body pain, migraines in women
Source: IANS
2025-04-10 10:16:50 am
Eating only during daytime may prevent heart problems due to night shift While shift work is a known risk factor for cardiovascular events, a new study on Tuesday showed that eating only during the daytime may prevent the risks.  Sleep timing has been a major area of focus, but researchers from Mass General Brigham, US, and the University of Southampton, UK, stated that food timing could be a bigger risk factor when it comes to cardiovascular health. Previous studies have shown that working the night shift is associated with serious health risks, includ...
Eating only during daytime may prevent heart problems due to night shift
Eating only during daytime may prevent heart problems due to night shift
Source: IANS
2025-04-09 11:02:25 am
Shruti Haasan stresses on the importance of self-care this World Health Day On World Health Day, Shruti Haasan reminded us that healing comes in many forms. Revisiting a heartfelt video from the 'Saalar' actress' YouTube channel, Shruti’s perspective on self-care is as unique as her artistic identity. Her message stands out as a powerful reminder that self-care is personal — not prescriptive. Whether through music, movement, or just taking a pause, Shruti believes in carving your own path to wellness. In her own words, "Self-care is very ...
Shruti Haasan stresses on the importance of self-care this World Health Day
Shruti Haasan stresses on the importance of self-care this World Health Day
Source: IANS
2025-04-07 03:21:58 pm
Nanoparticles of toxic metal in MRI scans can infiltrate human tissues: Study Scientists have found that a toxic rare earth metal used in MRI scans can generate nanoparticles of the metal in human tissues.  Researchers from the University of New Mexico in the US, while studying the health risks posed by gadolinium, a toxic rare earth metal used in MRI scans, have found that oxalic acid, a molecule found in many foods, can generate nanoparticles of the metal in human tissues. In a new paper published in the journal Magnetic Resonance Imaging, the team led by ...
Nanoparticles of toxic metal in MRI scans can infiltrate human tissues: Study
Nanoparticles of toxic metal in MRI scans can infiltrate human tissues: Study
Source: IANS
2025-04-06 03:54:31 pm
Study links excessive screen time to sleep disruptions, depression in girls  Excessive screen time among adolescents negatively impacts multiple aspects of sleep, which in turn increases the risk of depressive symptoms, according to a study.  The associations were particularly strong among girls, said researchers from Karolinska Institutet in Sweden Previous studies have suggested associations between screen time, sleep disruptions, and depression in teens. However, sleep problems and depression often coincide, and the direction of these associations ...
Study links excessive screen time to sleep disruptions, depression in girls
Study links excessive screen time to sleep disruptions, depression in girls
Source: IANS
2025-04-04 04:37:03 pm
Heart failure may dent attention span and problem-solving skills early  People with heart failure are likely to experience a significant decrease in cognitive abilities like attention and problem-solving, according to a study on Thursday.  Researchers from the University of Michigan, US examined the cognitive abilities of nearly 30,000 adults over time, comparing those who did and did not develop heart failure. The researchers found heart failure is associated with a significant decrease in cognition at the time of diagnosis. Global cognition ...
Heart failure may dent attention span and problem-solving skills early
Heart failure may dent attention span and problem-solving skills early
Source: IANS
2025-04-04 10:16:11 am
The Power of a Healthy Diet: Unlocking a Vast and Fulfilling Life In the pursuit of a long and fulfilling life, one of the most influential factors is a well-balanced diet. The foods we consume daily have a profound impact on our physical health, mental well-being, and overall longevity. A healthy diet not only helps in disease prevention but also enhances energy levels, improves mood, and supports overall body function. In this article, we will explore the essential components of a healthy diet, its benefits, and practical tips for maintaining a nutritious...
The Power of a Healthy Diet: Unlocking a Vast and Fulfilling Life
The Power of a Healthy Diet: Unlocking a Vast and Fulfilling Life
Source: IGI Editorial
2025-04-03 10:33:11 am
Cyanocobalamin safe, Vitamin B12 deficiency may impact brain, joints, skin health: Experts Amid social media debate on Cyanocobalamin, a synthetic form of Vitamin B12, being toxic for humans, experts on Wednesday deemed Cyanocobalamin safe, and stressed the need to not miss the key vitamin linked to the brain, joints, and skin health.  A recent viral post on social media has raised alarm over the use of cyanocobalamin in Vitamin B12 supplements. The post claims that it is harmful due to its breakdown into cyanide -- a toxic substance -- and suggests using Methylcobalam inst...
Cyanocobalamin safe, Vitamin B12 deficiency may impact brain, joints, skin health: Experts
Cyanocobalamin safe, Vitamin B12 deficiency may impact brain, joints, skin health: Experts
Source: IANS
2025-04-02 03:44:11 pm
New AI algorithm to predict risk of cardiovascular events, heart-related death A team of researchers in South Korea has developed a novel artificial intelligence (AI)-based algorithm that uses electrocardiograph (ECG)2 data to predict the risk of cardiovascular events, and heart-related death.  To create the algorithm, the team from Inha University Hospital analysed standard 12-lead electrocardiograph (ECG)2 data taken from almost half a million cases. The novel algorithm can identify people most at risk of cardiovascular events and mortality by predicting th...
New AI algorithm to predict risk of cardiovascular events, heart-related death
New AI algorithm to predict risk of cardiovascular events, heart-related death
Source: IANS
2025-04-01 09:25:47 am
Screen use during bedtime may raise your risk of insomnia by 59pc  Love to scroll your phone while in bed? Scientists have found that using a screen in bed can drive your risk of insomnia by 59 per cent.  While sleep is critical to mental and physical health, an increasing number of people are accustomed to using screens in bed. The study by researchers from the Norwegian Institute of Public Health in Norway showed it may be associated with poor sleep. While social media is seen to be more associated with poorer sleep because of its interact...
Screen use during bedtime may raise your risk of insomnia by 59pc
Screen use during bedtime may raise your risk of insomnia by 59pc
Source: IANS
2025-03-31 11:42:05 am
High BP can damage kidney functions even before symptoms appear: Study Hypertension or high blood pressure can have a significant impact on kidney function, much before clinical symptoms begin to appear, according to a study that stressed the importance of early detection.  The research, led by a team from the Medical University of Vienna in Austria, found that high blood pressure can lead to abnormalities in the podocytes -- specialised cells in the renal filter -- even without other pre-existing conditions such as diabetes. "Early detection and...
High BP can damage kidney functions even before symptoms appear: Study
High BP can damage kidney functions even before symptoms appear: Study
Source: IANS
2025-03-28 04:37:27 pm
Scientists develop method to expose cancer cells to immune system An international research group has developed a new method to help the immune system recognise and attack cancer cells by leading them to expose themselves.  Researchers led by Israel's Weizmann Institute of Science (WIS) said cancer cells typically evade detection by displaying very few suspicious proteins that the immune system can identify and target, Xinhua news agency reported. In the study published in the journal Cancer Cell, the team, including from the US and Germany, ...
Scientists develop method to expose cancer cells to immune system
Scientists develop method to expose cancer cells to immune system
Source: IANS
2025-03-28 04:32:55 pm
High sodium key risk factor for rising obesity levels While sugary foods and beverages are more blamed for the global rise in obesity rates, a new study suggests that sodium -- found in chips, processed meat products, bread, and dairy products, especially cheese -- may also be a significant risk factor.  The research presented at the European Congress on Obesity (ECO 2025) highlighted an alarming correlation between sodium intake and obesity, both in terms of overall body fat and abdominal fat. The study, led by researchers from the F...
High sodium key risk factor for rising obesity levels
High sodium key risk factor for rising obesity levels
Source: IANS
2025-03-27 06:21:46 pm
The Healing Power of Tulasi: A Sacred Herb with Remarkable Medical Benefits Introduction Tulasi, also known as Holy Basil (Ocimum sanctum), is revered in Ayurveda and traditional medicine for its powerful healing properties. Used for centuries in Indian households, Tulasi is not only a sacred plant in Hindu culture but also a potent medicinal herb with a wide range of health benefits. This article explores the medical advantages of Tulasi and its role in promoting overall well-being. 1. Boosts Immunity Tulasi is rich in antioxidants and essential oils, which hel...
The Healing Power of Tulasi: A Sacred Herb with Remarkable Medical Benefits
The Healing Power of Tulasi: A Sacred Herb with Remarkable Medical Benefits
Source: IGI Editorial
2025-03-26 05:22:52 pm
Nurturing Healthy Habits: A Comprehensive Guide to Maintaining Children's Health Introduction Ensuring the health and well-being of children is a top priority for parents and caregivers. A child’s health encompasses physical, mental, and emotional well-being, requiring a holistic approach that includes proper nutrition, regular exercise, mental stimulation, and good hygiene. This article explores essential aspects of maintaining children's health and practical strategies to promote a healthy lifestyle from an early age. 1. Balanced Nutrition for Kids Proper...
Nurturing Healthy Habits: A Comprehensive Guide to Maintaining Children's Health
Nurturing Healthy Habits: A Comprehensive Guide to Maintaining Children's Health
Source: IGI Editorial
2025-03-25 06:00:57 pm
Increased screen time to drive near-sightedness in children, adults Overuse of digital devices and the resulting increased screen time is driving a significant number of people, especially the young towards near-sightedness or myopia, warned experts on Monday.  Health experts have long been raising concerns over the world moving towards an explosive myopic crisis, especially post the Covid-19 pandemic, when traditional schools shifted to online learning through tablets and laptops; and outdoor activities were almost eliminated. “Digital eye s...
Increased screen time to drive near-sightedness in children, adults
Increased screen time to drive near-sightedness in children, adults
Source: IANS
2025-03-24 06:14:27 pm
Residual cancer linked to worse long-term outcomes: Scientists  Radiotherapy may leave behind microscopic cancer even when scan images suggest the tumour is gone, and this “residual disease” is more common than expected and is linked to worse long-term outcomes, researchers have warned.  Dr Muzamil Arshad from the University of Chicago Medical Center and colleagues highlighted this growing concern in cancer care, in a new editorial published in Oncotarget journal. Their perspective calls for a rethinking of how treatment succe...
Residual cancer linked to worse long-term outcomes: Scientists
Residual cancer linked to worse long-term outcomes: Scientists
Source: IANS
2025-03-23 05:07:14 pm
High cholesterol? Study shows your office coffee brewing machine may be the culprit Love to sip that freshly brewed coffee at work? Beware, your coffee brewing machine at the office may raise your cholesterol levels, claims a study.  The study led by researchers from the Uppsala University and Chalmers University of Technology in Sweden found that automated coffee brewing machines in the workplace contain natural chemicals, known as diterpenes -- known to increase cholesterols. Elevated cholesterol levels are an established risk factor for cardiovascular diseases....
High cholesterol? Study shows your office coffee brewing machine may be the culprit
High cholesterol? Study shows your office coffee brewing machine may be the culprit
Source: IANS
2025-03-22 05:47:53 pm
Air pollution behind rising heart attacks in India Air pollution not only affects the lungs but is also behind the increased heart attacks in the country, said public health experts on Friday.  Poor air quality has in recent years become a serious public health concern. Studies have confirmed its role in diseases ranging from respiratory to diabetes to heart to cancers. “Imagery showing people coughing in air pollution has led to the common perception that it only causes lung diseases. However, we need to understand that the ...
Air pollution behind rising heart attacks in India
Air pollution behind rising heart attacks in India
Source: IANS
2025-03-22 05:45:08 pm
AI-based solutions transforming public health system in India: Centre The Health Ministry on Friday said it is leveraging artificial intelligence (AI) to drive transformative change in public health services across the country.  The ministry has designated AIIMS Delhi, PGIMER Chandigarh and AIIMS Rishikesh as ‘Centre of Excellence for Artificial Intelligence’ with an aim to promote development and use of AI-based solutions in health. The ministry has developed AI solution like Clinical Decision Support System (CDSS) in e-Sanjeevani, Media...
AI-based solutions transforming public health system in India: Centre
AI-based solutions transforming public health system in India: Centre
Source: IANS
2025-03-21 05:34:06 pm
Rural areas avail over 75 pc cancer treatments under PMJAY: Minister Rural areas in the country have availed over 75 per cent cancer treatments under the government's Pradhan Mantri Jan Arogya Yojana (PMJAY), Union Health Minister JP Nadda has informed.  Nadda stated in the Parliament that the Ayushman Bharat health insurance scheme has enabled more than 68 lakh cancer treatments worth over Rs 13,000 crore across the country. Of these, more than 4.5 lakh treatments worth over Rs 985 crore were undertaken for “targeted therapies” agai...
Rural areas avail over 75 pc cancer treatments under PMJAY: Minister
Rural areas avail over 75 pc cancer treatments under PMJAY: Minister
Source: IANS
2025-03-20 04:26:42 pm
Daily physical activity, good sleep key to boost happiness, cut down stress Want to reduce your stress levels? Daily physical activity and adequate sleep can increase happiness and cut down levels of stress, according to a study on Wednesday.  Researchers at the universities of Harvard (US) and Oxford (UK) looked at predictors of happiness and well-being using data from smartwatches and smartphones to inform global public policies and product development. The pilot study, in collaboration with smartwatch provider Garmin and included data from over 10,000 g...
Daily physical activity, good sleep key to boost happiness, cut down stress
Daily physical activity, good sleep key to boost happiness, cut down stress
Source: IANS
2025-03-19 06:14:53 pm
Maternal infection disrupts newborn brain development A team of European researchers has in a pioneering study, released on Tuesday, found compelling evidence that maternal infections during pregnancy can have lasting effects on offspring brain function.  The findings, published in the peer-reviewed journal Brain Medicine, may have implications for neurodevelopmental and psychiatric disorders like autism, schizophrenia, and depression. The team from the Slovak Academy of Sciences in Slovakia investigated the impact of maternal immune ...
Maternal infection disrupts newborn brain development
Maternal infection disrupts newborn brain development
Source: IANS
2025-03-18 03:04:07 pm
New gene test detects pathogens in blood without amplification A team of researchers has developed a new gene-based technology that offers rapid, highly sensitive detection of multi-drug-resistant bacteria and other pathogens at low concentrations.  This research was featured in an article in the Proceedings of the National Academy of Sciences of the United States of America (PNAS). Researchers designed a CRISPR-based test that rapidly detects low levels of pathogen genetic material in blood. This is done without the need for nucleic acid ampl...
New gene test detects pathogens in blood without amplification
New gene test detects pathogens in blood without amplification
Source: IANS
2025-03-17 11:03:57 am
US researchers decode origins of ovarian cancer A team of US researchers has identified high-risk cells in fallopian tubes that may trigger a deadly form of ovarian cancer.  The discovery of the high-risk cells -- a subset of progenitor cells that reside in fallopian tube supportive tissue, or stroma -- may pave the way for better approaches to prevent and detect high-grade serous ovarian cancer (HGSOC), said the team from the University of Pittsburgh. HGSOC is a type of ovarian cancer that starts in the fallopian tubes and spre...
US researchers decode origins of ovarian cancer
US researchers decode origins of ovarian cancer
Source: IANS
2025-03-16 11:22:17 am
New AI-based tool to spot cognitive impairment, prevent Alzheimer’s: Study A team of US researchers have developed an artificial intelligence (AI) based system that may help assess cognitive impairments and curb the risk of developing Alzheimer’s disease or dementia in older adults.  Mild cognitive impairment (MCI) can be an early indicator of Alzheimer’s disease or dementia, so identifying people with cognitive issues early could lead to interventions and better outcomes. However, diagnosing MCI can be a long and difficult process, especially...
New AI-based tool to spot cognitive impairment, prevent Alzheimer’s: Study
New AI-based tool to spot cognitive impairment, prevent Alzheimer’s: Study
Source: IANS
2025-03-16 11:19:44 am
Study decodes why middle-aged women are 4x more likely to experience fatigue  Heavy or prolonged menstrual bleeding during menopause transition may explain why middle-aged women are two-to-four times more likely to experience fatigue, suggests a new study, calling for more attention on tiredness among females.  Besides the commonly known menopause symptoms such as hot flashes, sleep problems, pain, and depression heavy or prolonged menstrual bleeding may increase fatigue. Most women transitioning through menopause experience changes in the amount and d...
Study decodes why middle-aged women are 4x more likely to experience fatigue
Study decodes why middle-aged women are 4x more likely to experience fatigue
Source: IANS
2025-03-15 10:11:16 am
Western diet may raise risk of lung cancer Western diet, often high in salt, sugar and fat, has the potential to raise the risk of cancer in the lungs, finds a study.  Previous research has shown the link between poor diet and cancers of organs like the liver and pancreas; thus the long-term impact of diet has been well studied. "Lung cancer has not traditionally been thought of as a dietary-related disease," said Ramon Sun, Associate Professor and director of the University of Florida’s Center for Advanced ...
Western diet may raise risk of lung cancer
Western diet may raise risk of lung cancer
Source: IANS
2025-03-15 10:07:27 am
World Kidney Day: Crucial to raise awareness on early detection, says JP Nadda It is critical is raise awareness on kidney health and prevention of kidney-related diseases, Union Health Minister JP Nadda said on Thursday.  The 'World Kidney Day' is observed annually on March 13 to raise awareness on kidney health, preventive measures and risk factors. While stressing the need for early detection, the minister informed how the Pradhan Mantri National Dialysis Programme (PMNDP) is providing life-saving treatment to millions of people in the country. ...
World Kidney Day: Crucial to raise awareness on early detection, says JP Nadda
World Kidney Day: Crucial to raise awareness on early detection, says JP Nadda
Source: IANS
2025-03-14 05:27:48 pm
Chickpeas, lentils nutritious than oats, wheat Chickpeas and lentils, either whole or in flour form, offer more nutritional value to the human diet than products made from oats and wheat, a new study said on Wednesday.  The study, published in the Journal of Food Composition and Analysis, showed that chickpeas and lentils contain more zinc and iron -- key vitamins for better nutrition than oats and wheat. The team from the University of Adelaide looked at the bioavailability of micronutrients in products that are available to t...
Chickpeas, lentils nutritious than oats, wheat
Chickpeas, lentils nutritious than oats, wheat
Source: IANS
2025-03-13 06:06:10 pm
Flexible health insurance surges by 300 pc in last 5 years in India Flexible health insurance plans have seen an upsurge of almost 300 per cent in the last five years in India, said a report on Tuesday.  The report by Mercer Marsh Benefits (MMB) showed that even as the workforce in the country is evolving, organisations are reinventing benefits to meet diverse employee needs. Beyond statutory provisions, companies are increasingly introducing innovative solutions like flexible health insurance plans. The inclusive coverage options focus on parents,...
Flexible health insurance surges by 300 pc in last 5 years in India
Flexible health insurance surges by 300 pc in last 5 years in India
Source: IANS
2025-03-12 04:47:31 pm
Childhood abuse may double risk of poor health later: Study Children who experience physical and sexual abuse are twice as likely to suffer from physical and mental health conditions, including angina, arthritis, asthma, COPD, heart attack, depression, and disability in adulthood, according to a study.  The study, published in the journal Child Maltreatment, found that children with sexual abuse were 55 per cent to 90 per cent more likely to experience these health outcomes compared to their peers who had not experienced any abuse. Facing o...
Childhood abuse may double risk of poor health later: Study
Childhood abuse may double risk of poor health later: Study
Source: IANS
2025-03-11 03:54:05 pm
Sleep debt, night shifts can raise risk of infections Sleep debt and night shifts increase the risk of several common infections, according to a study on Monday.   According to researchers from Norway, sleep debt, defined as the gap between sleep need and actual sleep duration, increased infection risk in a dose-dependent manner. The study, published in the journal Chronobiology International, examined the effects of sleep patterns and shift work on the immune system among 1,335 nurses from Norway. The findings showed that shift wo...
Sleep debt, night shifts can raise risk of infections
Sleep debt, night shifts can raise risk of infections
Source: IANS
2025-03-10 05:21:47 pm
Study explains why firefighters may face a higher brain cancer risk Firefighters with increased exposure to certain chemical compounds are more likely to develop gliomas -- the most common type of malignant brain tumour -- than individuals with other occupations, according to a study on Monday.  The study, published in the peer-reviewed journal CANCER, suggests a greater likelihood of haloalkane-associated mutations in firefighters with gliomas than in other patients with this type of brain cancer. The gene mutations make up a mutational pattern or...
Study explains why firefighters may face a higher brain cancer risk
Study explains why firefighters may face a higher brain cancer risk
Source: IANS
2025-03-10 05:19:43 pm