Health

Male breast enlargement is common, can be easily rectified

It is estimated that up to 50 percent of men may suffer from gynaecomastia at some point in their life.

Nov 13, 2017

By IANS

Low heart hormone BNP reduces re-admission chances, death risk among patients

According to study, patients with lower BNP hormone level, have 30 percent less chances of getting hospitalised again.

Nov 13, 2017

By Bikash Rai

Research: Addiction to alcohol among early adolescents might lead to insomnia

Addiction to alcohol among early adolescents might lead to insomnia and other sleep disorders, research claims.

Nov 13, 2017

By Bikash Rai

Thailand: Internet users who even view 'illegal content' to face legal action

Donor corneas can be preserved for 11 days, says study

Corneal donor tissue can be safely stored for 11 days without negatively impacting the success of a transplant, a clinical trial has shown.

Nov 13, 2017

By IANS

Study: Men more at risk of rare heart attack after sex

Men with a history of cardiovascular disease may be more at risk of facing sudden cardiac arrest during or soon after sex, a study led by an Indian-origin researcher has revealed.

Nov 13, 2017

By IANS

Researchers in Singapore create nano-agents to illuminate dead micro tissues

Researchers at the Nanyang Technological University, Singapore developed nano-agents capable of illuminating small diseased tissues

Nov 12, 2017

By Nirmal Narayanan

Antioxidant-rich foods may lower type 2 diabetes risk, says research

People who consume food rich in antioxidants may observe a decrease in type 2 diabetes, reveals a new study.

Nov 12, 2017

By IANS

Diabetes

China uncovers massive illegal vaccine ring

Proper nutrition, vaccination and hygiene may prevent pneumonia

Pneumococcal disease is the leading cause of vaccine-preventable deaths in children under five years of age globally and in India.

Nov 12, 2017

By IANS

The House Next Door: Another horror film for weekend?

Based on a true story, director Milind Rau's horror film is produced in three languages: Tamil, Hindi and Telugu. Its Hindi version is titled "The House Next Door". In Tamil, it is called "Aval", meaning "she" and its Telugu edition is called "Gruham", meaning "home".

Nov 12, 2017

By IANS

Palestinian bodybuilder Anoush Belian trains with her coach Basil Saed in a gym in Jerusalem's Old City August 20, 2015. Belian on Saturday became the first Palestinian female bodybuilder to participate and win an Israeli competition. Belian won the Miss

Regular exercise may help curb depression, says study

More physical activities and workouts may help to uplift the mood and improve your mental health problems, suggests a new study.

Nov 11, 2017

By Bikash Rai

Delhi Pollution: Government In Talks With Pawan Hans For Aerial Sprinkling

This comes in wake of NGT's (National Green Tribunal) order on Thursday directing the government to track down all the hot spots with the PM10 more than 600 and spray water from helicopters or aircraft to tackle dust pollution across the city.

Nov 11, 2017

By IANS

Lack of proper communication may increase health problems

Researchers have found that health screening campaigns that target a specific organ may lack effectiveness if the public have a poor knowledge of anatomy.

Nov 11, 2017

By IANS

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Taking a little stress can be good for cells as it boosts resilience to aging, says study

Everybody has a certain limit of stress in their own way. If you know how to take stress smartly, it has got a mighty benefit for your betterment of health. A study has explicitly reveals that taking a little stress can be good for cells as it boosts resilience, protects aging cells and delay the risk of disease.

Nov 11, 2017

By Bikash Rai

More than 1 in 8 Americans are now alcoholics

Simple blood test can help identity patients' misuse of alcohol

The PEth could be potentially helpful for every physician to anticipate and also to cut-off some of the most dreadful complications of alcohol such as organ failure and impaired healing of wounds and bones.

Nov 11, 2017

By Bikash Rai