Health
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Vitamin D deficiency common in children with tuberculosis: Study
New Delhi: Vitamin D deficiency is more common in children with tuberculosis (TB) than those not infected by the bacterial disease, according to a study conducted in hospitalised patients in Telangana. The…
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Can a green Mediterranean diet make your brain younger?
Jerusalem: Switching to a green Mediterranean diet, with a daily intake of walnuts, green tea, and lower red/processed meat, can have a positive effect on brain health, and slow brain aging, according…
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Deadly heart attacks 13% more likely on a Monday: Study
London: Fatal heart attacks are more likely to happen at the start of the working week than at any other time, according to new research. The study, presented at the British Cardiovascular…
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Covid spread in over 70% of US households started with a child: Study
New York: While kids were the least affected by the Covid-19 disease, a study suggests that 70.4 per cent of nearly 850,000 US household transmissions of the SARS-CoV-2 virus originated with a…
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Study finds common sleep hormone pill can worsen bowel inflammation
Sao Paulo: Despite its antioxidant effects and role in regulating sleep cycles, melatonin, popularly known as the “sleep hormone”, can worsen inflammation of the intestine and impair the action of gut microbiota,…
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Covid-19 also hit married couples as interactions went for a toss
New York: Covid-19 not only affected health to a greater extent globally but also hampered relationships among married couples amid lockdowns and limited social interactions, a study has revealed. The study by…
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Heart attacks associated with faster cognitive decline over years: Study
New York: People who had a heart attack are likely to have a significantly faster decline in cognition levels, according to a study. The findings, published in JAMA Neurology, showed that the…
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COVID lockdowns affected our memory like serving jail time: Study
London: The Covid induced lockdowns and more than two years of pandemic have affected people’s memory in recalling the timing of events that took place many years ago, with people losing track…
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New dialysis device safe & effective for treating severe liver failure
London: A novel dialysis device developed for treating severe liver failure has shown to be safe and effective, according to results of the first in-patient trial, led by researchers including those of…
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1 in 6 unvaccinated people suffer poor health two years after Covid
London: Around 1 in 6 unvaccinated individuals say they are still experiencing health effects of Covid-19 up to two years after infection, finds a study. Most people who have Covid-19 recover soon…
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Doctors restore teenage boy’s hearing lost due to excessive earphones use
New Delhi: Doctors at a private hospital here have restored the hearing ability of an 18-year-old boy who lost it after excessive earphone use. Prince, from Gorakhpur, has been an avid music…
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How smoking affects your quality of life
New Delhi: Smoking tobacco, associated with a number of diseases like cancer, heart, and lung disease, can have a serious effect on the quality of life of a person, experts said ahead…
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New blood test to predict if cognitively healthy person will develop Alzheimer’s
New York: A team of researchers have identified a blood biomarker that can predict if a cognitively healthy person will go on to develop Alzheimer’s disease or not. The team from the…
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60% of Indians think toilet is worst area when it comes to harbouring viruses
New Delhi: About 60 percent of people in India think that the toilet is the worst offender when it comes to harbouring viruses, while 42 percent allow their pets on their sofas,…
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New genes linked to heart attacks in women identified
London: An international team of researchers has identified new genes that are associated with an increased risk of a type of heart attack primarily affecting young to middle-aged women. The study, published…
