Health
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Being bilingual may help you better ignore irrelevant information
New York: People who speak two languages may be better at shifting their attention from one thing to another compared to those who speak one, according to a study. The study defined…
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Covid vax didn’t raise risk of unexplained sudden deaths in young Indians: ICMR study
New Delhi: Covid-19 vaccination did not increase the risk of unexplained sudden deaths among young adults in India, concluded comprehensive study by the Indian Council of Medical Research (ICMR) on Tuesday. The…
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1.1mn Indian children missed measles vaccine in 2022: WHO
New Delhi: A whopping 1.1 million children in India missed their routine immunisation against measles in 2022, indicating suboptimal surveillance against the disease, according to a new global report by the World…
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Hyderabad: Dr. Reddy’s launches wearable migraine management device
Hyderabad: Dr. Reddy’s Laboratories on Thursday announced the roll-out of Nerivio, a US Food and Drug Administration (USFDA) approved wearable therapy device for drug-free management of migraine. Migraine is a global health…
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Delhi: Air pollution’s effect on women’s reproductive health
New Delhi: Even as air quality remains in ‘severe’ category in Delhi, experts said that breathing polluted air can significantly hurt reproductive health. On Thursday morning, air quality across Delhi remained in…
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Quitting smoking can lower diabetes risk by 30-40 per cent: WHO
New Delhi: Quitting smoking can lower the risk of developing type-2 diabetes by 30-40 per cent, according to a new brief jointly developed by the WHO, the International Diabetes Federation and the…
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Hyderabad: India ranks second in global estimates of diabetes
Hyderabad: It is estimated that 422 million people live with diabetes across the world and India with 101 million diabetics ranks second. India also has 315 million people with high blood pressure.…
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Change behaviours, not just policies: Climate experts call for action
Ahmedabad: India’s battle with air pollution, responsible for over 1.6 million deaths annually, is a critical public health and environmental challenge. According to recent data, more than 99 per cent of the…
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Youth suffering heart attacks are rising; put an end to unbalanced foods
Cases of young people dying of a heart attack after a slight exertion are rising across the country. From Gujarat shocking news emerged last month that no less than ten persons died…
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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…
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In a first, US FDA approves vaccine for Chikungunya virus
New Delhi: Ixchiq, the first chikungunya vaccine, has been approved by the US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) for individuals 18 years of age and older who are at increased risk of…
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Daily caffeinated soda can make young kids try alcohol early: Study
New York: The trend among younger children to frequently drink caffeinated soda may indicate higher risk of alcohol consumption in the future, new research suggests. In a study of over 2,000 US…
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‘Can air pollution cause cancer?’ Here’s what AIIMS doctor has to say
New Delhi: As air quality continues to remain severe in Delhi-NCR, doctors and health experts explained the hazardous impact of air pollution on the overall health of the human body. Dr Piyush…
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59% Indian workers experience burnout symptoms at work: Study
New Delhi: About 59 per cent of Indian employees experience burnout symptoms at work, while workers in Cameroon experience the lowest (9 per cent), a new study has shown. According to the…
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One sleepless night can reverse depression for days: Study
New York: While waking up all night can exhaust you both mentally and physically, an interesting study claims that it can lift your mood for days. In a new study, neurobiologists Northwestern…
