London: Researchers have found that vitamin D can now be measured by human hair, paving the way for improved diagnosis of deficiency of the sunshine vitamin. With over a billion people estimated to be affected, vitamin D deficiency — a risk factor for depression, cardiovascular disease, inflammation, diabetes and cancer[Read More…]
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Measles outbreak has now affected all the regions of the world with surges in Americas, the Eastern Mediterranean region and Europe.
Tehran: Saffron could be a promising herbal alternative for treating children with attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD), finds a pilot study. ADHD is one of the most common neuropsychiatric disorders of childhood and adolescence. The study, from Tehran University of Medical Sciences in Iran, showed that saffron, which has anti-depressant[Read More…]
The main symptoms of Osteoarthritis are the pain, causing loss of ability and often stiffness.
Couple of weeks back I was browsing on Netflix, when I came across a show titled Sex Education. From the trailer it did seem like a coming-of-age teen dramedy. I had previously read a lot of reviews on social media, where people were raving about the show and decided to[Read More…]
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New York: Are diet drinks your choice? Beware, your heart could be at risk. A new study suggests that drinking diet drinks were associated with an increased risk of having a stroke among post-menopausal women, researchers say. The stroke is was caused by a blocked artery, especially small arteries. The[Read More…]
New York: A one-of-its-kind blood test to measure pain in patients could open the door to precision medicine and help stem the tide of the opioid crisis, say researchers. Until now, to assess pain – a subjective sensation – doctors had to rely on patients self-reporting or clinical symptoms. But[Read More…]
Jhajjar (Haryana): Proton Therapy, a costly treatment for cancer patients will soon come into effect at newly built National Cancer Institute (NCI) in Haryana’s Jhajjar district, making it the first government-run hospital to offer the service. Dr GK Rath, Head IRCH AIIMS and NCI told IANS that the service will[Read More…]
Overall, the recurrence rate for the intermediate-risk disease was 10.2 per cent.
New Delhi, Rajasthan continues to remain worst hit with swine flu as the death toll hit 85, while 2,263 patients have been found positive with the influenza, according to National Centre for Disease Control (NCDC) report released on February 3. According to Ministry of Health and Family Welfare, the H1N1[Read More…]
New York, Besides improving your heart health, consuming flaxseeds can also cause changes in the gut microbiota, boost metabolic health as well as protect against diet-induced obesity, finds a study. Flaxseed is a fibre-rich plant that has been shown to improve cholesterol levels and inflammation in the colon. However, there[Read More…]
The estimated number of deaths due to cancer in 2018 was 9.5 million.
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The team, led by University at Buffalo scientists, found that by focusing on gene changes caused by influences other than DNA sequences — called epigenetics — it was possible to reverse memory decline in an animal model of Alzheimer’s. “We have not only identified the epigenetic factors that contribute to[Read More…]
The causes of type 2 diabetes are not fully known but obesity or being overweight is the contributing factor and can increase the risk of diabetes.
Keto diet consists of low carbs and high fats, which curtail the intake of carbohydrates and increases the intake of fats in the body through diet.
Patna: A staggering 61% of adult girls (15-19 years age group) and 38% of adult boys (15-19 years age group) in the state are suffering from anaemia says National Family Health Survey report-4. To counter this, state’s medical department all is set to roll out the Weekly Iron and Folic acid Supplementation (WIFS)[Read More…]
Jackfruit is a popular food among vegan chefs as it is considered as a substitute of meat. Because of the fruit’s huge size and sticky flesh coating, most consumers opt to buy already peeled and prepped jackfruit, rather canned or frozen. There are a lot of health facts that revolves[Read More…]
Consume fruit in its whole, natural form, and avoid syrups or any processed fruits with added sugar, which have the tendency to spike your blood sugar.
The “keto” in a ketogenic diet comes from the fact that it allows the body to produce small fuel molecules called “ketones”.
New York, Researchers have found that only 13 per cent of outpatient antibiotic prescriptions were appropriate. The study, published in The British Journal of Medicine (BMJ), also found that 23 per cent of outpatient antibiotic prescriptions were inappropriate and 28 per cent were not associated with any diagnosis code at[Read More…]