Health

Utah Death toll touches 87 after Hepatitis A outbreak

As Utah reported 87 deaths from Hepatitis A, California and Michigan too have reported an increase in the number of people affected and hospitalized.

Dec 1, 2017

By Bhaswati Guha Majumder

Australian senator breastfeeds baby whilst moving a motion for first time

Eye contact with your baby may boost communication skills

Making eye contact with babies synchronises their brainwaves to adults, which can help them in learning to communicate effectively, researchers say.

Dec 1, 2017

By IANS

World Aids Day: HIV also affects brain, reveals study

A team of researchers from Stellenbosch University (SU) in South Africa has discovered that the human immunodeficiency virus (HIV) directly impacts the brain in the early stages of the infection.

Dec 1, 2017

By Samhati Bhattacharjya

Woman rescued after floor panel caves in at Chinese subway station

Commuting by tube? Toxic dust in subways of LA, NYC, London more dangerous than outside pollution, says study

A recent study in the US says that subways, one of the cheapest and most availed forms of public transport, expose commuters to more pollution than a car.

Dec 1, 2017

By Adrita Biswas

Worlds fattest man has surgery to halve his weight

Excess body fat increases dementia risk

Obese people are at an increased risk of developing dementia than those with a normal weight, says a large study involving data from 1.3 million adults.

Dec 1, 2017

By IANS

Doctors discover stoned foetus in woman's abdomen, 15 years after termination of pregnancy

Stone baby, a rare phenomenon of ectopic pregnancy where the foetus grows outside the womb, was removed by doctors after 15 years of termination of the pregnancy.

Dec 1, 2017

By Nirmal Narayanan

Women are more likely to suffer from asthma: Here's why?

Women have higher chances of suffering from asthma than men because of the absence of male sex hormone- testosterone.

Nov 30, 2017

By Bikash Rai

South Korean scientist claims to have found cure for baldness

South Korean scientists have discovered how to prevent two proteins, responsible for balding, called CXXC5 and Dishevelled protein by using an agent called PTD-DBM.

Nov 30, 2017

By Bhaswati Guha Majumder

Exercise alone may not protect your knees, says study

Weight loss achieved by a combination of diet and exercise can significantly help slow down the degeneration of knee cartilage than exercise alone, finds a study.

Nov 30, 2017

By IANS

Minimum legal age for sale of tobacco products to be raised to 21

Indian bidis need to be targeted to reduce tobacco consumption: Opinion

Over the last weekend, tobacco advertisements were again seen across US media channels after decades of being banned. However, this time around, it was not by choice but by a court-imposed order to advertise the deadly effects of smoking.

Nov 30, 2017

By IANS

Study: Having dog during pregnancy may protect infant against eczema and asthma

Preemies with brain injuries more at depression risk: Study

Children who were born prematurely and also suffered brain injuries around the time of birth are likely to have low brain dopamine levels, which increases their risk of developing serious mental health issues such as substance dependence and depression, researchers say.

Nov 30, 2017

By IANS

Singapore set to offer land plots to encourage high-tech farming

Subsidy on fruits, vegetables may help reduce death risk

Declining the prices for nut items nutritious food items as fruits, vegetables and nuts could save millions of lives per year, suggest a new study.

Nov 30, 2017

By IANS

Going to school alone can improve kids' safety perception

If children are allowed to go to school on their own either by walking or cycling, they are more likely to possess greater decision-making abilities as well as have better safety perception, finds a new study.

Nov 30, 2017

By IANS

Brazil president leave the hospital after surgery

Brazil President Temer leaves hospital after heart surgery

Brazil President Michel Temer has been discharged from the Sirio-Libanes hospital in Sao Paulo after heart surgery.

Nov 30, 2017

By IANS

Unappetizing foods taste good to brain, says study

A natural drug, endogenous opioids, in the brain plays key role to help regulate the body's energy level.

Nov 30, 2017

By Bikash Rai

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

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Utah Death toll touches 87 after Hepatitis A outbreak

Eye contact with your baby may boost communication skills

World Aids Day: HIV also affects brain, reveals study

Commuting by tube? Toxic dust in subways of LA, NYC, London more dangerous than outside pollution, says study

Excess body fat increases dementia risk

Doctors discover stoned foetus in woman's abdomen, 15 years after termination of pregnancy

Women are more likely to suffer from asthma: Here's why?

South Korean scientist claims to have found cure for baldness

Exercise alone may not protect your knees, says study

Indian bidis need to be targeted to reduce tobacco consumption: Opinion

Preemies with brain injuries more at depression risk: Study

Subsidy on fruits, vegetables may help reduce death risk

Going to school alone can improve kids' safety perception

Brazil President Temer leaves hospital after heart surgery

Unappetizing foods taste good to brain, says study

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