Health

Schwarzenegger recommends vegan food for champions; diet debate rages

Since time immemorial, human history and mythology abound with stories of legendary strongmen. In ancient Greece there is the story of the famed wrestler Milo of Croton who could pick up an Ox…
‘India needs better network to avoid blood wastage’: Experts

Hyderabad: COVID-19 pandemic exposed blood shortage across many Indian states, and this situation arose despite many good Samaritans repeatedly stepping forward to donate their blood. On the occasion of World Blood Donor…

Poor sleep may worsen lung disease more than smoking: Study

New York: Insufficient or interrupted sleep may have more of an impact than smoking history in patients with a progressive lung disease, according to a study. Researchers at the University of California-San…
COVID-19 pandemic linked to higher OCD symptoms in college-goers

New York: During COVID-19, college students experienced more obsessive-compulsive disorder (OCD) symptoms, finds a new study. The study found that college students tested during the peak of the pandemic reported a higher…
Findings about new cancer drug very encouraging: Expert

New Delhi: The findings concerning dostarlimab, an antibody drug, in experimental treatment of rectal cancer patients is very encouraging but there is need for long-term studies to understand the real impact, an…
Covid decline may be giving rise to other viruses like flu, TB: Report

Washington: Even as global cases of Covid-19 are on the decline, a number of other viruses such as influenza, respiratory syncytial virus, adenovirus, tuberculosis, and monkeypox are on the rise, and have…
Can hormonal therapy raise brain tumour risk in women?

New Delhi: Hormonal therapy has emerged as one of the most advanced treatments for cancer, premature puberty, and excessive hair growth. But, doctors here on Tuesday warned people to be conscious about…

Mediterranean diet may help improve symptoms of depression in young men

Sydney: Young men with a poor diet saw a significant improvement in their symptoms of depression when they switched to a healthy Mediterranean diet, a new study has shown. Mediterranean diet, which…
Coffee consumption may reduce risk of acute kidney injury: Study

Maryland: A recent study by Johns Hopkins Medicine researchers suggests that coffee consumption is linked to a reduced risk of acute kidney injury (AKI). The findings, published May 5 in the journal…
Women should exercise in the morning, men in evening: Study

New York: It has been traditionally said that exercising is more beneficial during morning hours. Turns out, the effectiveness of exercise depends on sex, according to a study. The study, published in…
HIV drug could combat middle-aged memory loss: Study

Washington: According to a new study at the University of California – Los Angeles Health Sciences, our brains record a group store of memories, instead of single memories. So, recollecting one significant…
Unpleasant odour is processed more quickly in the brain than perceived quality

Tokyo: According to the findings of a new study by the University of Tokyo, A specially created odour delivery device, along with machine learning-based analysis of scalp-recorded electroencephalogram. This device has enabled…
Smoking may lead to severe vision loss: Experts

New Delhi: While smoking tobacco is known majorly to cause cancer, heart disease, lung diseases, experts on Monday stated it also plays a crucial role in vision loss. World No Tobacco Day…
Scientists identify new liver and kidney disease

London: Scientists have identified a new disease in a ground-breaking discovery that could help patients with unexplained liver and kidney problems. Researchers at Newcastle University in the UK have established the inherited…
Study finds lidocaine infusions could assist migraine sufferers

London: According to a recent study, infusions of the local anaesthetic lidocaine may provide pain relief to people with chronic migraine who haven’t responded to other treatments. The findings of the research…