Health

NASA 'Twins Study' confirms astronaut's DNA altered during space mission

NASA will understand the change of human body during the space mission, as their main priority is to keep their astronomers safe and healthy in the space station.

Mar 10, 2018

By Bhaswati Guha Majumder

Dentist Sevan Arzuyan poses for an illustration picture with a teeth model at his surgery room in Hanau near Frankfurt, Germany

Dentists mysteriously succumb to lung-related diseases, confirms CDC report

A new study report by CDC, United States has revealed that dentists in the country mysteriously die of lung diseases

Mar 10, 2018

By Nirmal Narayanan

Menopausal hormone therapy may cut heart failure risk: Study

This has been linked to favourable cardiovascular outcomes, including lower mortality and risk of heart failure.

Mar 9, 2018

By IANS

WHO: Thailand, first Asian country to eliminate mother-to child transmission of HIV

Ireland approves abortion referendum bill

If Ireland votes in favour of repeal, the government has said it will introduce legislation permitting unrestricted abortion during the first 12 weeks of pregnancy.

Mar 9, 2018

By IANS

Japan's breakthrough: Pigs to be reared for organ transplantation among humans

Scientists in Japan have developed piglets in laboratory conditions that can be used for organ transplantation among humans

Mar 9, 2018

By Nirmal Narayanan

Infants who look like their dads will be more healthy, says study

A new study has revealed that infants who look like their fathers will be more healthy by their first birthday

Mar 8, 2018

By Nirmal Narayanan

Some top-selling Metformin diabetes drugs sold in India not safe: Experts

In March 2016, the Indian government banned more than 300 unapproved FDCs but the ban was overturned by the Delhi High Court in December 2016.

Mar 8, 2018

By IANS

Diabetes

High Vitamin D levels linked reduced risk of liver cancer: Study

The reasearchers found that a higher level of Vitamin D was associated with a lower (around 20 per cent) relative risk of overall cancer in both men and women.

Mar 8, 2018

By IANS

Cannabis compound may help reduce epileptic seizures, claims study

Cannabidiol has shown promising results, especially in children and teenagers, whose epilepsy does not respond to the conventional drugs.

Mar 7, 2018

By IANS

Dead man comes to life before autopsy; Will EEG end such cases?

Doctors need to perform an ECG to check the heartbeat before declaring a person dead.

Mar 7, 2018

By Staff Reporter

Women with larger waistline are at higher risk of anxiety: Study

Researchers analysed data from more than 5,580 middle-aged Latin American women for the study.

Mar 7, 2018

By IANS

Babies who look like their father become healthier, says study

The findings are based on an analysis of data on 715 families in which babies live with only their mother.

Mar 6, 2018

By IANS

Strong relationships may counter health effects of childhood abuse

Childhood abuses has been linked with many serious health consequences in adulthood including premature mortality, heart disease, stroke and some cancers.

Mar 6, 2018

By IANS

Healthy diet may not prevent effects of high salt intake

No matter how healthy the overall diet is, people eating higher amount of salt had higher blood pressure - a major risk factor for heart attacks and stroke, the study showed.

Mar 6, 2018

By IANS