Health & Lifestyle
TB survivors at higher risk of developing lung damage
New Delhi: "This study is a wakeup call because even if we manage to eliminate all TB worldwide tomorrow, we are going to be left with a legacy of chronic lung damage and bronchiectasis which will require better recognition and better treatment," he said.
Social support helps students to exercise more
New York: The single most significant factor was behavioural confidence which involves visualization of future performance and external sources of confidence like an encouraging mentor.
Regular exercise may cut Alzheimer's risk in older adults
New York: "The most interesting part of our research is that we now show evidence that lifestyle habits - in this case regular, moderate exercise - can modify the effect of what is commonly considered a non-modifiable risk factor for Alzheimer's, in this case, ageing," Okonkwo said.
Swine fever kills nearly five million pigs in a year: UN
With FAO support, countries are ramping up preparedness efforts to prevent further spreading of the disease, the UN agency said.
Study to validate low glycemic index of food products
Chandigarh: The glycemic index is a relative ranking of carbohydrates in foods, according to how they affect blood glucose levels. A memorandum of understanding (MoU) for this purpose was signed on Friday at NABI's campus in Mohali near here.
Bitcoin deposits at online slots
Most likely, we have all heard of bitcoin so often now that it has become a bit of a buzzword in itself more than an actual thing. But, in the world of gaming online, bitcoin might just be more important than ever, and it might be more important here than in any other industry.
NASA develops novel test to detect sleep loss
As sleep loss is linked to poor judgement and therefore dangerous consequences, this test can have important implications for individuals who work in jobs requiring vigilant monitoring and precise motor action, such as military personnel, surgeons and truck drivers.
Indian firm develops a test to detect drug-resistant TB mutation
"The test is based on the whole-genome sequencing of mycobacterium tuberculosis (MTB), the TB causing bacteria, to assess the mutations in bacteria's genome and allows a clinician to determine which drug will work for a patient,"
Deaths due to air pollution highest in Rajasthan, say Experts
"Rising pollution is a national emergency. "Air pollution is like a silent killer. It has been claiming 4.2 crore lives in the world each year. It's the biggest challenge", Arvind Kumar, founder and managing trustee of Delhi-based Lung Care Foundation, said.
Device for stroke victims launched
"This is not a traditional program that awards a degree. We want to understand and address the question of what it takes to bring a medical product from an unmet need in the clinic to the people who wants to use it," said Prof Renu John
Breastfeeding tips for new age working moms
A major struggle that most new working mothers come across these days is that of breastfeeding.
Paintings to showcase Ramayana at New York museum
The year-long show titled "Sita and Rama: The Ramayana in Indian Painting" will narrate the heroic and adventurous tale of Ram's rescue of his wife.
Doctors' strike affect health services in Telugu states
The indefinite strike by junior doctors entered the eighth day on Thursday. They intensified the strike by staging 'maha dharna' at Indira Park in Hyderabad.
Over 3 cups of coffee per day may trigger migraine
Among patients who experience episodic migraine, one to two servings of caffeinated beverages were not associated with headaches on that day, but three or more servings of caffeinated beverages may be associated with migraine headache occurrence on that day or the following day.
Whole body vibration reduces diabetic inflammation: Study
Regular use of whole-body vibration can create this healthier mix by yielding a greater percentage of macrophages -- cells that can both promote or prevent inflammation.
Red meat consumption may up breast cancer risk: Study
Types of meat and meat cooking practices of 42,012 women were followed for an average of 7.6 years.
TCD teams up with Tata Memorial Centre to beat oral cancer
The research holds promise for both the patients and the doctors because it gives them an opportunity to address pre-cancerous lesions and early detection of invasive cancer and treat it with simple interventions.
Eat more plant-based foods for better heart health
Those who ate the most plant-based foods overall had a 16 per cent lower risk of having a cardiovascular disease such as heart attacks, stroke, heart failure and other conditions.
Stress in middle age increases Alzheimer risk in women: Study
The researchers suggested that ongoing stress may have more of a negative impact on brain functioning than distinct traumatic events.
