Exercise good for pulmonary hypertension patients
New York, Sep 3 (IANS) Low-intensity exercise improves heart function and overall quality of life for people suffering from pulmonary hypertension, says a study...
Diet key driver of microbiome composition in humans
New York, Feb 27 (IANS) Researchers have found an intermediate gut microbiome in a community of a traditional population that incorporates some westernised lifestyle...
Eating ‘on the go’ could make you fat
London, Aug 21 (IANS) Dieters who eat while performing other activities such as walking or watching television may increase their food intake later in...
Keep skin diseases away this monsoon
New Delhi, Aug 17 (IANS) As the humidity level goes up during the monsoon season, skin infections become common. Try to stay clean and...
Physical, mental problems common among cancer survivors
New York, Jan 12 (IANS) Anxiety about recurrence along with physical and financial problems are some of the issues that many cancer survivors face...
Diagnosed with cancer? Don’t take it lying down
New Delhi, Feb 3 (IANS) Being diagnosed with cancer at a prime age with flying dreams and a family to look after can be...
Alcohol doesn’t hinder rape victims from recalling the crime: Study
London, Aug 19 (IANS) Victims of sexual assault who were intoxicated during the crime can still report accurate information when interviewed by the police,...
Biopsies do not promote cancer spread: Study
New York, Jan 10 (IANS) Dispelling the myth that biopsies cause cancer to spread, US researchers have shown that patients who undergo the procedure...
Take steps to prevent Zika virus in Middle East: WHO
Abu Dhabi, Feb 1 (IANS/WAM) As the Zika virus outbreak continues to spread -- reaching 24 countries in the Americas, the World Health Organisation...
Lethal liver cancer can be spotted early
Washington, April 22 (IANS) Liver cancer is life-threatening because it is generally diagnosed in the later stages. Now, scientists have identified a diagnostic biomarker...
