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Aerobic exercise increases the brain size and decrease brain function

Aerobic exercises may boost cognitive skills, delay Alzheimer's disease

Engaging in aerobic exercises such as spinning, running, walking may be three times more effective than other types of exercise in delaying the risk of Alzheimer's disease as well as improving cognitive function in older adults, found a study.

Jan 28, 2018

By IANS

Extra body fat can directly increase breast cancer risk: Study

A new study conducted by American researchers has revealed that extra body fat will directly increase breast cancer risk among postmenopausal women even if they have normal weight

Jan 27, 2018

By Nirmal Narayanan

Omega-3s from fish help effectively in preventing cancer: Study

Omega 3s fatty acids from fish are eight times more effective at inhibiting tumour development, found a new study.

Jan 27, 2018

By IANS

Laboratory-confirmed influenza increases risk of heart attack: Study

Researchers have identified about six times more chances of heart attack in people affected with influenza.

Jan 27, 2018

By Rahul K R

Dying father gets surgery after his T-shirt saying 'In Need of Kidney' goes viral

The 60-year-old patient Robert Leibowitz said that he got the idea of this T-shirt after speculating the long waiting list for a new kidney.

Jan 27, 2018

By Bihu Ray

H1N1 flu outbreak fear makes more than 100 students skip school in Malaysia

An H1N1 virus outbreak rumour at a Perak primary school in Malaysia's Kuala Kangsar led to a drop in its attendance from 26 to 102 within a day.

Jan 26, 2018

By Adrita Biswas

China uncovers massive illegal vaccine ring

Father refuses to vaccinate daughter against measles, polio; supports US 'vaccine choice' movement

A 47-year-old chiropractor, Joe Accuror, refused to get the vaccination for his daughter against polio, measles and whooping cough

Jan 26, 2018

By Bikash Rai

Early exposure to alcohol in families does not embrace responsible drinking in children: Study

According to the new study, parents who are providing their kids with alcohol are not doing them any favor

Jan 26, 2018

By Nirmal Narayanan

Singapore: Couple opens home to pregnant women amidst Zika threat

Mother's antibodies may worsen dengue infection in baby: NUS study

The researchers said the maternal antibodies which are transmitted to her baby during pregnancy can enhance the severity of dengue infection in the baby, or interfere with their immunisation.

Jan 24, 2018

By Samhati Bhattacharjya

Don’t limit kids’ screen time, guide them instead

Don't limit screen time for kids, guide them instead: Experts

Researchers at the University of St.Thomas in St Paul, Minnesota say parents should differentiate between passive and active time on screen.

Jan 24, 2018

By Mario Manlupig, Jr

Brazil's death toll from yellow fever triples - WHO

Yellow fever cases in Brazil tripled, confirms WHO

The World Health Organisation said the cases of yellow fever have tripled in Brazil especially in the states of Sao Paulo and Minas Gerais.

Jan 23, 2018

By Bikash Rai

Experts redefine concept of teenage, says adolescence should last until 24

A team of doctors from the Royal Victoria Hospital in Melbourne has revealed that puberty among modern kids start at 10 and last until they reach the age of 24.

Jan 22, 2018

By Nirmal Narayanan

Singapore: 69-year-old mentally unstable man spends months in IMH, might be sent to prison

Kong-Peng Yee was suffering from a psychotic problem when he murdered his wife and served two-years in prison.

Jan 22, 2018

By Bhaswati Guha Majumder

HSA warns public against potent western medications after illegal products lead consumers to ICU

Singapore has recently seen a surge of illegal and undeclared medicines which are sending people to the ICU and causing adverse reactions such as chemical burns.

Jan 22, 2018

By Adrita Biswas

What's behind epilepsy? Hong Kong team zeroes in on 2 culprits in brain

Humans with too little ATR have a problem with epilepsy, while people with ATM deficiency by contrast are ataxic, says new study.

Jan 22, 2018

By Soorya Kiran NN

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Aerobic exercises may boost cognitive skills, delay Alzheimer's disease

Extra body fat can directly increase breast cancer risk: Study

Omega-3s from fish help effectively in preventing cancer: Study

Laboratory-confirmed influenza increases risk of heart attack: Study

Dying father gets surgery after his T-shirt saying 'In Need of Kidney' goes viral

H1N1 flu outbreak fear makes more than 100 students skip school in Malaysia

Father refuses to vaccinate daughter against measles, polio; supports US 'vaccine choice' movement

Early exposure to alcohol in families does not embrace responsible drinking in children: Study

Mother's antibodies may worsen dengue infection in baby: NUS study

Don't limit screen time for kids, guide them instead: Experts

Yellow fever cases in Brazil tripled, confirms WHO

Experts redefine concept of teenage, says adolescence should last until 24

Singapore: 69-year-old mentally unstable man spends months in IMH, might be sent to prison

HSA warns public against potent western medications after illegal products lead consumers to ICU

What's behind epilepsy? Hong Kong team zeroes in on 2 culprits in brain

What is Mad Cow Disease? A Michigan Woman Dies of Rare Brain Disorder that has 100% Mortality Rate, Sparks Urgent Investigation

What is Mad Cow Disease? A Michigan Woman Dies of Rare Brain Disorder that has 100% Mortality Rate, Sparks Urgent Investigation

American Healthcare Academy Celebrates 14 Years of commitment to healthcare education

American Healthcare Academy Celebrates 14 Years of commitment to healthcare education

Scientists Confirm Deadly Bird Flu in Mainland Antarctica; Poses Risk for Penguins and Environment

Scientists Confirm Deadly Bird Flu in Mainland Antarctica; Poses Risk for Penguins and Environment