Governments’ accountability for responding to COVID-19, NCDs and tobacco epidemics
Governments' accountability for responding to COVID-19, NCDs and tobacco epidemics
Politics, in many ways, is the ultimate determinant of health, had said Dr Richard Horton,...
Even your sweat can bring happiness
London (IANS) Do you know why she feels happy when you are in jolly mood? The answer lies in your sweat.
When happy, our bodies...
Anaesthesia may help us fight flu
New York, Sep 2 (IANS) Certain so-called "volatile" anaesthetics -- commonly used during surgeries -- may also possess powerful effects on the immune system...
Skull condition thought extinct is still common: Study
New York, May 18 (IANS) A skull condition that has been believed to be a thing of the past due to poor diet among...
More men with breast cancer removing unaffected breast
Washington, Sep 4 (IANS) The number of men with breast cancer who underwent surgery to remove the unaffected breast nearly doubled between 2004-2011, says...
World’s most obese man dies after weight-loss surgery
Mexico City, Dec 26 (IANS) A man believed to be the world's most obese passed away on Friday in Mexico, barely two months after...
Grandfather’s obesity may affect grandchild’s health
Grandfather's obesity may affect grandchild's health
Sydney, July 19 (IANS) A father's metabolic health can be passed from generation to generation, affecting not only his...
Lack of access to fresh food may lead to early heart disease
Lack of access to fresh food may lead to early heart disease
New York, Aug 16 (IANS) Lack of access to nearby stores selling fresh...
Whites at greater heart disease risk than Asians in US
Washington, Jan 29 (IANS) In a comprehensive study of more than 1.3 million people in northern California that stretched over 10 years, researchers have...
Osteoporosis drug may help reduce heart diseases
Osteoporosis drug may help reduce heart diseases
Hong Kong, May 12 (IANS) A commonly used drug for treating osteoporosis or bone pain may also help...
