Hypertension, hard labour raise women’s risk of heart disease
London, Feb 15 (IANS) Hypertensive women with physically demanding jobs are at nearly three times higher risk of ischaemic heart disease, a condition that...
All you need to know about hepatitis
All you need to know about hepatitis
New Delhi: According to the World Health Organisation (WHO), hepatitis is one of the widely-recognised public health diseases...
First Zika case confirmed in South Africa
Johannesburg, Feb 20 (IANS) South African health authorities on Friday confirmed the first Zika case involving a Colombian businessman.
The businessman who visited Johannesburg has...
Can probiotic use help reduce antibiotic prescriptions in children?
Can probiotic use help reduce antibiotic prescriptions in children?
New York: Feeding probiotics to infants and children daily may significantly stave off the need for...
Chemicals in sunscreen may cause birth defects, infertility
Chemicals in sunscreen may cause birth defects, infertility
Hong Kong: Scientists have detected chemicals in sunscreen that can cause birth defects and infertility.
In the study,...
Depressive symptoms may indicate Alzheimer’s risk
London, March 5 (IANS) People who are frequently diagnosed with depression may run higher risk of having Alzheimer's disease later as researcher have found...
Acute kidney injury associated with high risk of dementia
Acute kidney injury associated with high risk of dementia
New York: People suffering from acute kidney injury could be at more than a three-fold higher...
3-4 cups of coffee daily may keep diabetes at bay
3-4 cups of coffee daily may keep diabetes at bay
London: Drinking three to four cups of coffee a day can lower your risk of...
Antibiotics before age two ups childhood obesity risk
New York, March 24 (IANS) Administration of three or more courses of antibiotics before a child reaches the age of two is linked to...
Brain injury linked to stiffened arteries
New York, March 29 (IANS) Individuals who suffer from stiffening of the arteries and are in their 40s may experience subtle and structural damages...
