Health

Charlie Gard, the terminally-ill British baby, has died

Infants start understanding words at 6 months, reveals study

New parents must be having difficulty in handling the wails and tantrums of their babies at any hour of the day. But do you know that your baby has a proper understanding of what you want to convey?

Nov 25, 2017

By IANS

Video games may improve posture in autistic kids

Children who suffer from autism often have difficulty in maintaining a normal posture and position. But video games might help these children and enable them to improve their balance.

Nov 25, 2017

By IANS

Sperm counts are plummeting among Western men

Air pollution may lower your sperm quality

Men who regularly get exposed to air pollution may be at an increased risk of having poorer quality sperm, resulting in a spell of infertility for a "significant number of couples", researchers warned.

Nov 25, 2017

By IANS

MOH urges vaccination with the increase of measles cases in Singapore

Measles: Origin, symptoms and impact

Measles dates back to the seventh century. Globally, it is considered a key cause of death among young children.

Nov 25, 2017

By Bikash Rai

China uncovers massive illegal vaccine ring

Measles outbreak in UK: Here are possible treatments of the disease

Doctors say that measles can lead to life-threatening complications, such as pneumonia and inflammation of the brain.

Nov 24, 2017

By Bhaswati Guha Majumder

Antimalarial drugs could also treat cancer, says study

A new study found that antimalarial drugs such as chloroquine and hydroxychloroquine could help combat cancer and boost existing cancer treatment. The study was published in Cancer Medical Science.

Nov 24, 2017

By Bikash Rai

Sleep deprivation may reduce brain size and lead to Alzheimer's disease, says study

Insufficient sleep has harmful effects such as impaired memory and judgment and can also lead to an increased risk of stroke, obesity, cardiovascular disease and Alzheimer's disease, explain studies

Nov 23, 2017

By Bikash Rai

Packs of Marlboro cigarettes, a pack of Camel cigarettes, and a pack of Lucky Strike cigarettes

Wall Street Journal, New York Times and 48 other dailies to carry anti-smoking ads to warn Americans [VIDEO]

It won't be justified if we blame only those tobacco companies for mis-leading people because there are famous sports personalities, who misguided people through their smoking habits like James Hunt and Michael Jordan.

Nov 23, 2017

By Bhaswati Guha Majumder

Hong Kong cab driver arrested for uploading photo of breastfeeding passenger on Facebook

Breastmilk helps combat food allergies in infants, says study

Nursing mothers who stick to foods that cause food allergies such as milk, eggs, peanut, tree nuts, soy, wheat, fish and shellfish during pregnancy can help combat food allergies in newborns, claim studies.

Nov 23, 2017

By Bikash Rai

Tweaking TraE protein proves ultimate cure for drug-resistant diseases

Researchers have developed proteins which could position itself in the locations which would be inhibited by the disease-causing pathogens. These potential proteins would be good for the health of the person while reducing the risk of an infection.

Nov 23, 2017

By Rahul K R

Alzheimer's researcher of Research Center and Advanced Studies (CINVESTAV), shows a victims' brain

Major breakthrough in fight against Dementia

Although people claim that sports could reduce the amount of any disease in a person, there are many famous sports personalities, who became the victim of this disease.

Nov 22, 2017

By Bhaswati Guha Majumder

Psychoactive drug use may raise death risk in Alzheimer's patients, says study

Benzodiazepine- a class of psychoactive drugs- prioritized as a key treatment of anxiety, agitation and insomnia in patients suffering from Alzheimer's may increase their risk of death by 40 percent, claim a study.

Nov 22, 2017

By Bikash Rai

IUDs may prevent cervical cancer risk

Intrauterine devices (IUDs) -- considered safe and highly effective contraception method -- may also offer protection against cervical cancer, says a recent study.

Nov 21, 2017

By IANS

Sleeping on back can up stillbirth risk

Expecting mothers should check their sleeping positions twice as new study warns that women who go to sleep in the supine position, or lying straight on their back, have more risk of stillbirth.

Nov 21, 2017

By IANS

Gender bias remains same for father and mothers

Overweight women advised to undergo mammography more often

Overweight women should undergo mammography screen tests more frequently than women with lower BMI, suggests a new study.

Nov 21, 2017

By IANS

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Infants start understanding words at 6 months, reveals study

Video games may improve posture in autistic kids

Air pollution may lower your sperm quality

Measles: Origin, symptoms and impact

Measles outbreak in UK: Here are possible treatments of the disease

Antimalarial drugs could also treat cancer, says study

Sleep deprivation may reduce brain size and lead to Alzheimer's disease, says study

Wall Street Journal, New York Times and 48 other dailies to carry anti-smoking ads to warn Americans [VIDEO]

Breastmilk helps combat food allergies in infants, says study

Tweaking TraE protein proves ultimate cure for drug-resistant diseases

Major breakthrough in fight against Dementia

Psychoactive drug use may raise death risk in Alzheimer's patients, says study

IUDs may prevent cervical cancer risk

Sleeping on back can up stillbirth risk

Overweight women advised to undergo mammography more often

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