Health

Worlds fattest man has surgery to halve his weight

Weight-loss surgery may halve risk of death in adults

Obese middle-aged men and women who undergo bariatric surgery for weight loss may have reduced their risk of death by 50 per cent than those tackling their weight through diet and behaviour alone, finds a study.

Jan 18, 2018

By IANS

Denmark uses AI that can diagnose person's heart attack over the phone

The digital assistant can detect heart attack or cardia arrest faster than humans, even from a distance.

Jan 18, 2018

By Mario Manlupig, Jr

Artificial intelligence

Experts identify gene causing diabetes, low blood sugar levels: Are you prone to the disease?

The study showed that besides Type 1 or Type 2 diabetes, nearly 1-2 per cent of cases of the blood sugar condition is due to impairment in a gene called MAFA.

Jan 16, 2018

By Samhati Bhattacharjya

Diabetes

High salt intake could negatively impact brain health, claims study

A recent study conducted by researchers from Weill Cornell University has discovered that high salt diet could negatively impact brain health

Jan 16, 2018

By Nirmal Narayanan

Writing a to-do list will help you sleep faster at night

Unable to sleep at night? Try writing a "to-do" list at bedtime as it may aid in falling asleep, a new study suggests.

Jan 15, 2018

By IANS

Regular intake of coconut oil could reduce heart disease, claims study

Participants who consumed coconut oil marked a rise in HDL level by fifteen percent, while the LDL levels were also reduced considerably

Jan 15, 2018

By Nirmal Narayanan

Cycling does not damage men's sexual or urinary functions: Study

In the study, researchers pointed out that cyclists have similar sexual and urinary health as swimmers and runners.

Jan 15, 2018

By Bihu Ray

Suffering from arthritis? Muesli in breakfast may help you combat the disease

A team of researchers at the Friedrich-Alexander-Universitat Erlangen-Nurnberg (FAU) in Germany say short-chained fatty acids are quite important for the body.

Jan 15, 2018

By Samhati Bhattacharjya

Eating muesli in breakfast helps combat arthritis, says study

The team focussed on the short-chain fatty acids propionate and butyrate, which are formed during the fermentation processes caused by intestinal bacteria.

Jan 14, 2018

By IANS

Gymnast fights rare immunological disorder 'MCAS': Check symptoms, treatment to avoid chronic pain

British gymnast Natasha Coates was diagnosed with a rare medical condition mast cell activation syndrome (MCAS), which made her allergic to her own hair and tears.

Jan 13, 2018

By Bhaswati Guha Majumder

Beware of Florida Monkeys! They could give you herpes

Nearly 30 percent of the rhesus macaque monkeys living in and outside of Florida state parks are infected with a strain of herpes which is exceptionally dangerous to human beings

Jan 13, 2018

By Nirmal Narayanan

Dust mites in your house not only cause asthma but also damage DNA

Dust mites damages you DNA and if not immediately treated it can lead to cell death.

Jan 12, 2018

By Bihu Ray

Malaysian man down with fatal Middle East virus: Asia in grip of new epidemic?

Malaysia has been warned of the outbreak of the Middle East respiratory syndrome coronavirus or (MERS-CoV). Since September 2012, WHO has reported 2,123 cases in 27 countries including 740 deaths.

Jan 12, 2018

By Sanchalita Mullick

Conjoined twins Haneen and Farah are seen in an incubator at a hospital in Gaza

Conjoined girl twins successfully separated by surgery: Check out cute pictures of the happy babies

The operation to separate a pair of Palestinian conjoined girl babies has been successful, says doctor.

Jan 11, 2018

By Bikash Rai

Mothers behind newborn's SIDS risk; New monitoring device developed

CDC has claimed that parents have some habits which are harmful to their newborns and designed new monitoring device to track sick babies.

Jan 11, 2018

By Bhaswati Guha Majumder

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Weight-loss surgery may halve risk of death in adults

Denmark uses AI that can diagnose person's heart attack over the phone

Experts identify gene causing diabetes, low blood sugar levels: Are you prone to the disease?

High salt intake could negatively impact brain health, claims study

Writing a to-do list will help you sleep faster at night

Regular intake of coconut oil could reduce heart disease, claims study

Cycling does not damage men's sexual or urinary functions: Study

Suffering from arthritis? Muesli in breakfast may help you combat the disease

Eating muesli in breakfast helps combat arthritis, says study

Gymnast fights rare immunological disorder 'MCAS': Check symptoms, treatment to avoid chronic pain

Beware of Florida Monkeys! They could give you herpes

Dust mites in your house not only cause asthma but also damage DNA

Malaysian man down with fatal Middle East virus: Asia in grip of new epidemic?

Conjoined girl twins successfully separated by surgery: Check out cute pictures of the happy babies

Mothers behind newborn's SIDS risk; New monitoring device developed

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

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