It may be possible to detect signs of Parkinson’s disease 20-30 years before symptoms appear, according to researchers in Australia. A biomarker called F-AV-133, used in combination with PET, or positron emission tomography, scans can […]
Scientists reveal how working night shifts interferes with appetite, hunger and food habits, sometimes resulting in weight gain. The disruption in the body’s biological clock, or circadian misalignment, brought about by working night shifts affects […]
According to new research, drinking black tea every day may help to reduce the risk and progression of type 2 diabetes in people by improving blood sugar control. Researchers from the University of Adelaide in […]
The World Health Organisation has recommended the use of a low-cost and highly effective malaria vaccine developed by the Pune-based Serum Institute of India (SII) in collaboration with the University of Oxford in the UK. […]
Women who struggle with getting enough sleep may be at greater risk of developing hypertension, or high blood pressure, a new study has shown. Women who sleep less than seven to eight hours a night […]
Are you one of those who daily pop omega-3 fatty acid supplements like fish oil for its health benefits? Beware, they may be rancid pills, and not healthy as claimed, suggests a new study. Derived […]
Another Covid outbreak, akin to the recent deadly pandemic, may be “highly likely”, warned Chinese virologist Shi Zhengli, best known as ‘batwoman’, in a new study. In the study, Shi and colleagues from the Wuhan […]
Scientists have transplanted stem cells into mice and found reduction of brain abnormalities typical of Alzheimer’s disease. The team, led by researchers at the Stanford University in the US, transplanted blood stem and progenitor cells […]
According to the World Health Organization, breast and cervical cancers are in the top 4 cancers found in women, which lead to death. Marked every year in September, Gynaecologic Cancer Awareness Month aims to raise […]
Researchers discovered that incorporating almonds into a low-energy diet not only helped participants lose weight but also improved their cardiometabolic health. The study was published in the journal Obesity. When it comes to weight reduction, […]
Vaping or the use of e-cigarettes increases the risk of asthma in adolescents who have never smoked conventional tobacco products, finds a new study. E-cigarettes have fewer toxins than regular cigarettes but still contain a […]
Protein is an important nutrient in our diet and its deficiency can lower your immunity, damage your hair and skin, loss of muscle mass and cause fatigue. However, too much of protein is as dangerous […]
Scientists at the Indian Institute of Science (IISc) have developed a new approach to potentially detect and kill cancer cells, especially those which form a solid tumour mass. They have created hybrid nanoparticles made of […]
Dozens of doctors and nurses silently lined the hospital hallway in tribute: For a history-making two months, a pig’s kidney worked normally inside the brain-dead man on the gurney rolling past them. The dramatic experiment […]
Almost one in three men over the age of 15 are infected with at least one genital human papillomavirus (HPV) type, according to a new study published in The Lancet Global Health. The findings also […]
A new study sponsored by McGill University investigates why persons living in Atlantic regions are more likely to develop melanoma than other Canadians, providing lessons on skin cancer prevention for the entire country. Rates of […]
Papaya seeds have wonderful antioxidants like polyphenols, flavonoids, alkaloids, tannins and saponins, which protects the body from oxidative damage. They also keep inflammation in the body in check. Papaya seeds are also rich in fibre […]
Britain’s state-run national health service will be the first in the world to offer an injection that treats cancer to hundreds of patients in England, which could cut treatment times by up to three quarters. […]
Postprandial blood sugar, also known as post-meal blood sugar, refers to the level of glucose in the blood after consuming a meal so monitoring postprandial blood sugar is essential for individuals with diabetes, as it […]
Cinnamon, one of the most widely consumed spices around the world, and its active components may prevent prostate cancer, a latest study has found. Research conducted by Hyderabad-based ICMR-National Institute of Nutrition (NIN) demonstrated that […]
Exercise may be an efficient way for obese pregnant women to lower their risk of diabetes, dangerously high blood pressure and other complications, research suggests. “The study suggests that a prenatal exercise-based intervention leads to […]
Pomegranate is one of the healthiest fruits on earth. Pomegranate has many incredible health benefits for your body. It is called as a divine fruit because it is the most mentioned fruit in theological books. […]
Anxious people use a less suitable section of the forebrain when choosing their behaviour in socially difficult situations than non-anxious persons. This can be detected in brain scans, according to research conducted by Bob Bramson […]
A simple blood test may predict the risk of progressive heart and kidney disease in people with type 2 diabetes, according to new research. An analysis of a clinical trial of more than 2,500 people […]
One serving of avocado has only 114 calories and they have a low glycemic index. Studies have found that replacing saturated fats with unsaturated fats can improve insulin sensitivity and reduce the risk of type […]
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