Tuesday, November 26, 2024
NEW DELHI — A healthy person should not consume a low-salt diet as it may adversely raise health issues like diabetes, and cholesterol and even increase the risk of death, according to a top neurologist. Taking to X, Dr. Sudhir Kumar from Indrapras...
09 Nov 2024
HYDERABAD — Approximately 25 per cent of India’s population suffers from varicose veins — a condition often underdiagnosed in India — and can be treated without surgery, say leading national and international medical experts. They...
09 Nov 2024
NEW DELHI — Increased exposure to carcinogens in the air is increasing the incidence of cancers of the lungs, bladder, breast, prostate, and blood, said health experts on National Cancer Awareness Day on Thursday. National Cancer Awareness Day is o...
07 Nov 2024
Amid concerns that sitting is the new smoking, a new study showed that being sedentary for over 8.5 hours daily or 60 hours a week while commuting, in office, or at home can make you age faster and raise significant health risks. Importantly, the stu...
04 Nov 2024
Poor air quality may not only spike respiratory, cardiac, and mental health issues but can also lead to weight gain and obesity — a precursor to several diseases, said doctors on Monday, even as the national capital saw worse pollution levels. ...
04 Nov 2024
NEW DELHI — A low-sugar diet in pregnancy, which if continued in the first two years of life can meaningfully reduce the risk of chronic diseases in adulthood, according to a new study. The study led by the US and Canadian researchers provides comp...
02 Nov 2024
NEW DELHI — Hormonal changes caused due to pregnancy, or the use of oral contraceptives, and the longer life expectancy are some of the reasons that explain the higher incidences of strokes among women than men, said experts on World Stroke Day on ...
29 Oct 2024
NEW DELHI — With early detection and personalised therapies, Artificial Intelligence (AI) can make a significant mark for the treatment of heart diseases in India, said experts on Sunday. Heart disease is a major health concern in India. It is al...
27 Oct 2024
NEW DELHI — A team of researchers has linked a specific gene in the ulcerative colitis (UC) disease to an increased risk of colon cancer. Ulcerative colitis is an inflammatory bowel disease that afflicts an estimated five million people worldwide a...
26 Oct 2024
NEW DELHI — The number of chronic kidney disease (CKD) cases in women has nearly tripled in the past three decades globally, according to a new study led by researchers from the Gujarat Adani Institute of Medical Sciences (GAIMS). Type 2 diabetes a...
26 Oct 2024
NEW DELHI — Even as air quality in the national capital continues to be in the ‘very poor’ category, health experts on Thursday said that prolonged exposure to air pollution may be detrimental to the brain. According to Central Pollutio...
24 Oct 2024
NEW DELHI — A simple blood test could help doctors identify women in labour who are at the risk for preeclampsia — a leading cause of maternal death. Between 5 to 10 per cent of pregnant women develop preeclampsia (sudden high blood pressure and ...
20 Oct 2024
NEW YORK — A team of researchers has found that taking an antiviral medication for a year may prevent vision damage associated with shingles that affects the eye. The research was led by team from the Perelman School of Medicine at the University o...
20 Oct 2024
NEW DELHI — Over 1 billion young people are at the risk of hearing loss globally due to unsafe listening habits, and it is important for policymakers and regulators to develop global standards not only for device manufacturers but also for users an...
19 Oct 2024
NEW DELHI — Excessive screen time, trauma and violence can cause behavioural issues in children, said experts on Thursday, on World Mental Health day. World Mental Health day is observed every year on October 10, to raise awareness and fight agains...
10 Oct 2024
By Dr. Manpreet Sethi Cases of cardiac arrest have seen a spurt in recent times, but the bigger question is the ability to diagnose and prevent such cases. The surge in rising cases of cardiac and non-communicable ailments has perplexed corporate Ind...
09 Oct 2024
NEW DELHI — The government on Sunday observed the World Cerebral Palsy Day, with nation-wide awareness campaigns to foster an inclusive world for everyone. Under the leadership of the Department of Empowerment of Persons with Disabilities (DEPwD), ...
06 Oct 2024
NEW DELHI — Facing severe back pain? A new study suggests reducing daily sitting time and walking or doing some brisk exercises to prevent back pain from worsening. Back pain is very common and common reasons include muscle strain, disk damage, and...
05 Oct 2024
NEW DELHI — High cholesterol and microplastics are emerging as extremely dangerous risk factors for cardiovascular diseases, like heart attack and stroke, said experts on Saturday. While cholesterol has traditionally been linked to an older populat...
28 Sep 2024
NEW DELHI — While the cause of lung diseases like lung cancer and chronic obstructive pulmonary disease has long been linked with smoking, an alarming increase in cases has been observed even amongst non-smokers, majorly due to passive smoking and ...
26 Sep 2024
HYDERABAD — Prostate cancer is not just a medical condition; it has far-reaching effects on a man’s emotional well-being, his family, and society as a whole, say healthcare professionals. Prostate cancer often carries a significant social sti...
22 Sep 2024
NEW DELHI — Incidence of stroke and related deaths are rising substantially around the world, with air pollution, high temperatures and metabolic risk factors such as high blood pressure and physical inactivity, driving these increases, according t...
22 Sep 2024
NEW DELHI — While a good night’s sleep is known to be crucial for overall health, a new study showed it can also prevent cirrhosis among individuals with nonalcoholic fatty liver disease (NAFLD). Cirrhosis occurs when the liver is damaged for ove...
17 Sep 2024
NEW YORK — Three new studies on Sunday showed how post-treatment lifestyle choices shape long-term outcomes after diagnosis of breast cancer. The studies, led by Dana-Farber Cancer Institute researchers in the US, have encouraging implications for ...
16 Sep 2024
NEW DELHI — A diet low in carbohydrates could be beneficial for children and young adults with Type 1 diabetes, claimed a study. People suffering from Type 1 diabetes — an autoimmune disease that results in the loss of beta cell mass — ...
14 Sep 2024
