Health

Asthma drug promises treatment for heart patients

Researchers said new asthma drugs vow to effectively decrease the risk of severe heart problem as it has got potentiality to treat both the diseases.

Feb 7, 2018

By IANS

Two tumours removed from Tanzanin patient at Sir Ganga Ram Hospital

Two tumours weighing over 1 kg each removed from Tanzanian patient

Over 1kg of two tumours each succiently removed a patient from Tanzania at the Sir Ganga Ram Hospital, said a doctor.

Feb 7, 2018

By IANS

Yellow fever outbreak: At least 61 people killed in Brazil due to the disease

The health authorities said that a total of 301 other potential cases are still being investigated in the Brazilian state.

Feb 7, 2018

By IANS

Indian fake doctor infects 21 people with HIV using tainted syringes

Health authorities in India have revealed that a fake doctor who treats villagers in Northern India has infected at least 21 people with HIV using contaminated syringes and needles

Feb 7, 2018

By Nirmal Narayanan

Zika brain damage may go undetected in pregnancy: Study

Zika virus may cause damage that could go undetected during pregnancy and ultimately may hurt learning ability, psychiatric illnesses and mental disorder in babies.

Feb 7, 2018

By IANS

Veteran health researcher Stephen Friend leaves Apple

Stephen Friend, a veteran health researcher, left Apple Inc's health team late in 2017, after serving a little over a year at the job.

Feb 6, 2018

By IANS

Daily exercise may boost better lung function among smokers

Getting regular vigorous physical exercises or activities among smokers may help them to have better lung function.

Feb 6, 2018

By IANS

Spending long hours in dim light may affect learning ability, says study

Spending lengthy hours in dim lights may change brain's structural and may often forget the things already been learned or experienced.

Feb 6, 2018

By IANS

Why sisters may be the key to understanding autism risk

New two-minute questionnaire may detect autism in toddlers

New two minutes questionnaire developed by researchers may aid parents to approach pediatricians to detect autism in toddlers that may help doctors to provide better health effort.

Feb 6, 2018

By IANS

Noise pollution directly linked to cardiovascular disorders, study claims

A new study report published has revealed that noise pollution will significantly increase the chances of falling on the clutches of cardiovascular disorders.

Feb 6, 2018

By Nirmal Narayanan

Diabetics at double the risk of developing cataract, says study

People with diabetes are at double the risk of developing cataract as the general population and the relative risk is highest in those aged between 45 and 54.

Feb 6, 2018

By IANS

Acupuncture may boost chances of pregnancy through IVF

Acupuncture is an ancient Chinese form of pain relieving treatment by inserting thin needles at specific points in the body.

Feb 6, 2018

By IANS

Members of Maharashtra Homeopathic Doctor Association's Federation participate in a rally to support National Medical Commission Bill

Homeopathy, ayurveda doctors hold rally supporting NMC

Hundreds of homeopathic and ayurvedic practitioners from across the country held a rally on Monday in support of the proposed National Medical Commission (NMC) Bill.

Feb 6, 2018

By IANS

Severe pre-eclampsia may lead to high BP after pregnancy: Study

Pre-eclampsia occurs when a woman develops hypertension and elevated protein in the urine during pregnancy.

Feb 6, 2018

By IANS

Cloned monkeys Zhong Zhong and Hua Hua are seen at the non-human primate facility at the Chinese Academy...

Scientists create more clone animals after Dolly [PHOTOS]

With the rapid improvemnet of genetic engineering method, the scientists have successfully created some of the best clone animals, including Dolloy, a female domestic goat and money.

Feb 5, 2018

By Bikash Rai