Nine in 10 cancers caused by lifestyle, not genes: study
New York (PTI): Environmental and external factors such as smoking, drinking, sun exposure and air pollution may account for up to nine out of 10...
Having smartphone within reach reduces brain power: Study
Having smartphone within reach reduces brain power: Study
New York, June 24 (IANS) Having a smartphone within sight or within easy reach - even if...
Eating yogurt may reduce risk of heart diseases
Eating yogurt may reduce risk of heart diseases
New York, Feb 15 (IANS) Higher intake of yogurt may lower the risk of cardiovascular disease among...
Watching TV for over 3 hours may up kids’ diabetes risk
Watching TV for over 3 hours may up kids' diabetes risk
London, March 14 (IANS) If your kid is spending three or more hours daily...
Climate change puts Britain at risk of mosquito-borne diseases
London, March 23 (IANS) Climate change could accelerate the emergence of vector-borne diseases such as chikungunya, dengue fever, and West Nile virus in Britain,...
Drinking excessive water may be fatal for sportspersons
New York, June 30 (IANS) Drinking excessive water is not good for your health as this weakens the ability of the kidneys to excrete...
Epilepsy linked to stress shows Apple app study
Epilepsy linked to stress shows Apple app study
New York, Feb 22 (IANS) Stress and lack of proper sleep are the major reasons for seizures...
‘My top priority would be for ensuring evidence informs health policy’, says new ICMR...
(CNS): Dr Soumya Swaminathan has recently been appointed as Director General, Indian Council of Medical Research (ICMR) and Secretary of Department of Health Research,...
Novel blood test for pain may help combat opioid epidemic
Novel blood test for pain may help combat opioid epidemic
New York: A one-of-its-kind blood test to measure pain in patients could open the door...
Gene linked to female urinary incontinence identified
Gene linked to female urinary incontinence identified
London, May 29 (IANS) Raising hopes for a new effective treatment for women experiencing urine leakage, researchers have...
