Health

Infants exposed to hepatitis-C not adequately screened: MWRI study

Like hepatitis B infection, perinatal transmission is the primary cause of HCV infection in children

May 2, 2018

By Soorya Kiran NN

Malaysian woman jailed and fined for stealing 10 chocolate bars on Christmas Day

Research shows dark chocolate can boost your health

IB Times Singapore present you five surprising benefits of including dark chocolates in your daily diet

Apr 26, 2018

By Nirmal Narayanan

New gold nanoparticle technique can make drugs 'smarter'

The new technique decorates gold nanoparticles with a protein of choice so that they can be used to tailor a drug to more accurately target an area of the body.

Apr 23, 2018

By IANS

Higher level of FT4 exhibit more risk of heart disease in older adults

Heart patients who walk faster hospitalised less

A total of 359 patients were identified as slow walkers, 362 intermediate and 357 fast walkers.

Apr 22, 2018

By IANS

Alzheimer's researcher of Research Center and Advanced Studies (CINVESTAV), shows a victims' brain

Medication use increases in newly-diagnosed dementia patients

The researchers conducted a longitudinal study using the National Alzheimer's Coordinating Center data.

Apr 22, 2018

By IANS

Treat sunburn, improve gastro immune system with yogurt

Himanshu Chadha, Founder, APS Cosmetoofood, and Nmami Agarwal, Nutritionist and Dietician, have listed the goodness of yogurt.

Apr 21, 2018

By IANS

A man lifts weight as part of his training during a six-week programme in an exercise room at the Bodyworks weight loss campus in Beijing August 26, 2011. Participants at the Bodyworks weight loss campus come from across China, paying 30,000 yuan ($4,696)

Stronger people have sharper brains: Study

Muscular strength, measured by handgrip, is an indication of how healthy our brains are, said the study published in the journal Schizophrenia Bulletin.

Apr 21, 2018

By IANS

Why sisters may be the key to understanding autism risk

Hans Asperger worked with Nazis resulting in the death of children with disabilities, study says

A new study report has alleged autism pioneer Hans Asperger for working with Nazis resulting in the death of children with disabilities

Apr 21, 2018

By Nirmal Narayanan

Gene therapy for blood disorder may be effective

Frequent transfusions, however, can cause serious complications due to iron toxicity and viral infections.

Apr 19, 2018

By IANS

Single concussion may up Parkinson's risk by nearly 60%

People with mild traumatic brain injury showed a 56 percent increased risk of Parkinson's disease.

Apr 19, 2018

By IANS

Lab technician checking sample in Beijing.

Low testosterone level linked to chronic diseases in men

The total levels of the hormone are commonly associated with just sexual health and muscle mass preservation.

Apr 19, 2018

By IANS

Indian doctors remove 40 knives from man's stomach

Chinese man swallowed 9-cm lighter, operated after 20-years

The 40-year-old man from Dujiangyan City, Sichuan province complained that he was having stomach pain and blood in stool after swallowing the lighter.

Apr 19, 2018

By Bhaswati Guha Majumder

Man claims to have developed gay thoughts after taking painkillers

A man has claimed that the intake of Pregabalin has made him lose interest and libodo in women, while the pharma company spokesperson requested people to seek medical advice if they face negative effects due to the medication.

Apr 18, 2018

By Nirmal Narayanan

Painkiller use in pregnancy may affect baby's future fertility

Ovaries exposed to paracetamol for one week had more than 40 per cent fewer egg-producing cells in women. Testicular tissue exposed to painkillers had around a quarter fewer sperm-producing cells in men.

Apr 16, 2018

By IANS

2 in Singapore infected with listeria bacteria, one month after Australian outbreak

Singapore's Ministry of Health (MOH) said in a statement that one patient has recovered from the illness but the other one died due to a different reason.

Apr 16, 2018

By Bhaswati Guha Majumder