Health

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

BRICS scientists plan nanotheranostics for simultaneous cancer diagnosis, treatment

Countries such as the US, UK, France and Germany are leading in nanotheranostics for personalised medicine.

Nov 21, 2017

By IANS

Don't forget to take these 4 precautions before Thanksgiving meal to avoid heart attack

Eating random food isn't always good for health as it affects your belly and you might sit in the toilet for hours.

Nov 20, 2017

By Bikash Rai

Stress is as harmful as junk food, says expert

"We sometimes think of stress as a purely psychological phenomenon, but it causes distinct physical changes," said the scientist.

Nov 18, 2017

By Bikash Rai

Scientists reveal Zika treatment: Anti-malaria drug could fight Zika virus, says study

Researchers say that additional studies are certainly needed to determine the precise details of how it works.

Nov 18, 2017

By Samhati Bhattacharjya

Broken heart may be responsible for heart attacks: Study

Prolonged emotional stress for quite a long period of time may contribute to serious heart-related issues that can even cause heart attack, claims a new study.

Nov 17, 2017

By Bikash Rai

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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

BRICS scientists plan nanotheranostics for simultaneous cancer diagnosis, treatment

Don't forget to take these 4 precautions before Thanksgiving meal to avoid heart attack

Stress is as harmful as junk food, says expert

Scientists reveal Zika treatment: Anti-malaria drug could fight Zika virus, says study

Broken heart may be responsible for heart attacks: Study

Overweight could Hamper Body's Response to Covid Infection, Study Finds

Overweight could Hamper Body's Response to Covid Infection, Study Finds

Research Concerning Matrixyl Peptide

Research Concerning Matrixyl Peptide

Norovirus Outbreak Sparks Health Alert in Illinois Following $1 Burrito Deal at Restaurant

Norovirus Outbreak Sparks Health Alert in Illinois Following $1 Burrito Deal at Restaurant