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Treatment of sleep apnea improves blood sugar levels in prediabetes
Washington, May 20 : A new study has found that optimal treatment of sleep apnea in patients with prediabetes improves blood sugar (glucose) levels, suggesting that it can reduce cardiometabolic risk....
Full StoryJoint replacement surgery might be avoidable in future
Washington, May 20: Osteoarthritis (OA) is often seen as a problem primarily of the cartilage that cushions joints, but Johns Hopkins scientists now have evidence that the bone underneath the cartilage is also a key player and exacerbates the damage....
Full StoryCommonly used catheters double blood clot risk in ICU and cancer patients
London, May 20 : Compared to other central venous catheters (CVCs), peripherally inserted central catheters (known as PICCs) -- an often preferred route for delivery of IV medications -- more than double the risk of dangerous blood clots - especially among patients who are critically ill or who have cancer....
Full StoryAsthma identified as potential new risk for sleep apnea
Washington, May 19 : People who have asthma may be at higher risk of developing obstructive sleep apnea, according to a new study by researchers at the University of Wisconsin....
Full StoryGinger may harbour cure for asthma symptoms
Washington, May 19 : Purified components of ginger may have properties that help asthma patients breathe more easily, a study from researchers at Columbia University have revealed....
Full StoryExamining pancreatic 'juices' may help identify pancreatic cancer
Washington, May 19 : Mayo Clinic researchers have developed a promising method to distinguish between pancreatic cancer and chronic pancreatitis - two disorders that are difficult to tell apart....
Full StoryPrediabetes 'wake-up call to take immediate prevention action'
Washington, May 20 : Although prediabetes has no symptoms it is not benign, according to an expert....
Full StorySoaking up sun may help 'treat' asthma
Washington, May 20 : Scientists have suggested that the amount of time that asthma patients spend in the sun may have an impact on their illness....
Full StoryMenu labeling lowers caloric intake
Washington, May 20 : According to new research, menu labeling has made more people aware of how many calories are in restaurant meals and has some people reducing their intake....
Full StoryFish therapy makes its way into Gaza
Gaza, May 19 : Fouad Yahya, a resident of the Gaza Strip, had never expected that one day a fish will help treat his skin disease, a therapy that he learnt about via the internet....
Full StoryMedical aid on sail - documenting the boat clinics of Assam
New Delhi, May 19 : What began as an impulse to help those in need of dire medical attention in isolated areas of Assam, where the mighty river Brahmaputra is both a lifeline and a curse, is today a unique mission to reach healthcare to almost a million people spread over 13 districts of the far-flung northeastern state....
Full StoryLondon, May 18 : A stressful job can change the way body handles fat, resulting in raised cholesterol levels and even a heart disease, almost fatal for anyone....
Full StoryBrain rewires itself after damage or injury
Los Angeles, May 18 : When the brain's primary "learning center" is damaged, complex new neural circuits arise to compensate for the lost function, say life scientists from UCLA (University of California, Los Angeles) and Australia who have pinpointed the regions of the brain involved in creating those alternate pathways — often far from the damaged site....
Full StoryExcessive weight gain during pregnancy increases lacerations risk
New York, May 18 : Excessive weight gain during pregnancy significantly increases the risk of lacerations during vaginal childbirth, according to a study conducted by researchers at Montefiore Medical Center....
Full StorySweetened beverages increase kidney stone risk
Boston, May 18 : Twenty percent of American males and 10 percent of American females will experience a kidney stone at some point in their lifetime. Often, these patients will be advised to drink more fluids as a way to prevent future stone formation....
Full StoryDark choco a day, keeps doctor away
New Delhi, May 18 : Craving for chocolates, but don't want to gain those extra pounds? Worry not! Go for a dark chocolate, which contains a good amount of vitamins, minerals, iron, potassium and magnesium....
Full Story'Dispel myths about vitiligo' (May 19 is Vitiligo Awareness Day in India)
By Prathiba Raju, New Delhi, May 18 : Eighteen-year-old Priyanka Sharma says she feels like an outcast when fellow commuters get up as she sits beside them or her friends call her a cow. The reason: A white patch on her forehand five years ago that soon spread to other parts of her body....
Full StoryDrug target to prevent hardening of arteries identified
Washington, May 17 : Researchers have come a step closer towards limiting arterioscelorosis disease - an illness in which hardening of arteries occurs and the supply of oxygen-rich blood throughout the body is squeezed off....
Full StoryDepression doubles risk of stroke in middle-aged women
Washington, May 17 : Middle-aged women suffering from depression are more than twice as likely to have a stroke, a new study has warned....
Full StoryGet fit in 7 mins with high-intensity interval training workouts
New York, May 17 : HIIT or high-intensity interval training is one of the biggest buzzwords in fitness right now....
Full StoryNow, 'paper-thin' flexible skin-like device to monitor heart health
Washington, May 17 : Stanford engineers have created a wearable heart monitor thinner than a dollar bill and no wider than a postage stamp....
Full StoryNew IVF procedure could triple chances of births
London, May 17 : A new IVF procedure could benefit thousands of infertile couples, dramatically improving the success rate of having a baby through artificial reproduction....
Full StoryGlobal health policy 'undermining men's health'
Washington, May 17 : Men experience a higher burden of disease and lower life expectancy than women, but policies focusing on the health needs of men are notably absent from the strategies of global health organizations....
Full StoryLondon, May 17 : Retirement has a harmful impact on mental and physical health, a new study has revealed....
Full StoryHypertension: India's silent killer (May 18 is World Hypertension Day)
By Sreeparna Chakrabarty, New Delhi, May 17 : Fast-moving lifestyles, unearthly hours at work, stress, addiction to alcohol and unhealthy meals are making more and more Indians fall prey to high blood pressure at a very young age....
Full StoryInjectable nanogel may free diabetics from painful pinpricks
Washington, May 17 : Researchers at MIT have developed an injectable nanoparticles that may someday eliminate the need for patients with Type 1 diabetes to constantly monitor their blood-sugar levels and inject themselves with insulin....
Full StoryNeed cautious effort to eradicate polio: Experts
New Delhi, May 16 : Even as India is less than a year away from being declared polio free, experts Thursday asked for cautious administration of vaccine to keep the virus in check....
Full Story4 genes that influence 'bad' cholesterol levels identified
Washington, May 16 : Researchers have linked four genes in baboons that regulate levels of "bad" cholesterol....
Full StoryYoung women 'less healthy' than similar aged men before heart attacks
Washington, May 16 : Young women most often have poor health and quality of life compared to men of same age before they suffer a heart attack, new research has claimed....
Full StoryHuman skin cells successfully converted into embryonic stem cells
Washington, May 16 : A team of scientists has successfully reprogrammed human skin cells to become embryonic stem cells capable of transforming into any other cell type in the body....
Full StorySugar-sweetened beverages linked to increased kidney stone risk
Washington, May 16 : A new research from Brigham and Women's Hospital has found that some beverages may be more helpful than others when it comes to preventing recurrent kidney stones....
Full StorySoon a detailed study on 'diabesity': Doctors
New Delhi, May 16 : A study will be conducted across India to explore better therapy to control the double-barrel menace of diabetes coupled with obesity, doctors said Thursday....
Full StoryYoga lowers blood pressure while cell phone use raises it
Washington, May 16 : Mobile phone calls may cause a rise in blood pressure; yoga may lower it; and despite the need to cut back on sodium to lower blood pressure, hypertensive individuals may have an increased desire for saltier foods....
Full StoryLiving fit life in middle age cuts heart disease risk
Washington, May 16 : Getting fit during middle age can reduce your risk for heart failure, according to a new study led by an Indian researcher....
Full StoryUse of prescription painkillers for back pain linked to erectile dysfunction in men
Washington, May 16 : Regular intake of prescription painkillers, also known as opioids, is linked to a higher risk of erectile dysfunction (ED) in men, a new study has revealed....
Full StoryInhalation of auto emissions turns HDL cholesterol from 'good' to 'bad'
Washington, May 16 : Breathing motor vehicle emissions triggers a change in high-density lipoprotein (HDL) cholesterol, altering its cardiovascular protective qualities so that it actually contributes to clogged arteries, researchers have found in a study done in mice....
Full StoryMobile phone calls can cause blood pressure spikes
Washington, May 16 : Got high blood pressure? Try hanging up your cell phone....
Full StoryBody fat makes arteries stiffer after middle age
Washington, May 16 : According to a new study, having too much body fat makes arteries become stiff after middle age....
Full StoryWhite veggies also essential to healthy diet
Washington, May 16 : Colorful vegetables are often promoted as top nutrient sources, but leading nutrition scientists have revealed that potatoes and other white vegetables are just as important to a healthy diet as their colorful cousins in the produce aisle....
Full StoryBrain rewires itself after damage or injury
Washington, May 16 : When the brain's primary "learning center" is damaged, complex new neural circuits arise to compensate for the lost function....
Full StoryNAID chief praises Rotavac Rotavirus vaccine
Kolkata, May 15 : The Director of National Institute of Allergy and Infectious Diseases (NAID), Anthony S. Fauci, on Tuesday said that highly contagious rota-viruses are the leading cause of severe diarrheal illnesses among infants and young children in both developed and resource-limited countries....
Full StoryNew Delhi, May 15 : Go green to eliminate red spots from your face. Natural packs made of fruits, herbs can help in getting rid of acne....
Full StoryUnlike Jolie, Indian women wary of mastectomy, say doctors
By Sreeparna Chakrabarty, New Delhi, May 15 : Hollywood actress Angelina Jolie's decision to go public about her double mastectomy to reduce the risk of breast cancer has been hailed as a brave move, but in India, doctors say there is very little awareness about it and many women are wary of taking the step due to societal pressure and apprehensions....
Full StoryAlzheimer's could be predicted years before symptoms develop
Washington, May 15 : Many of the biomarkers for Alzheimer's disease that could potentially predict which patients will develop the disorder later in life have already been identified....
Full StoryHow to spot toxic people in your life
Washington, May 15 : Have you ever felt that you have a toxic friend, a family member or partner in your life?...
Full StoryFish oil may stall brain-damaging effects of junk food
London, May 15 : Fish oils could minimize the effects that junk food can have on the brain, a review by researchers at the University of Liverpool has shown....
Full Story2-osteoporosis drug combo increases bone density better than single-drug therapy
Washington, May 15 : Researchers have claimed that a combination of two FDA-approved osteoporosis drugs having different mechanisms of action increases bone density better than treatment with either drug alone....
Full StoryHysterectomy does not increase heart disease risk
Washington, May 15 : Having a hysterectomy with or without ovary removal in mid-life does not increase a woman's risk of cardiovascular disease compared to women who reach natural menopause, a new study has revealed....
Full StoryWorking while standing proves beneficial for health
Melbourne, May 15 : Employees who spend half of an eight-hour working day standing use 13 percent more energy than colleagues who are seated, a new study has found....
Full StoryHad a double mastectomy: Angelina Jolie
New York, May 14 : In an attempt to inspire other women fighting life-threatening diseases, Hollywood star Angelina Jolie has shared her double mastectomy story publicly....
Full StoryIndia develops affordable vaccine for rotavirus diarrhoea
New Delhi, May 14 : Indian scientists have developed an affordable vaccine that has shown strong efficacy in preventing rotavirus diarrhoea, the most severe and lethal cause of childhood diarrhoea that kills over 100,000 children annually....
Full StoryNow, restorative gel that can reverse paralysis
Washington, May 14 : Scientists have developed a biodegradable implant, which in combination with a gel - that increases nerve growth and healing - can help restore the functionality of a torn or damaged nerve....
Full StoryLiving close to major road may damage kidney function
Washington, May 14 : Scientists have found that people, who live closer to a major road, may have their kidney function impaired....
Full StorySalt levels in processed and fast food still 'dangerously' high
Washington, May 14 : Despite calls from public and health agencies for the food industry to voluntarily reduce sodium levels, a study has found that the processed food and fast food still have dangerously high salt levels....
Full StoryWork stress and unhealthy lifestyle ups heart disease risk
Washington, May 14 : People with job stress and an unhealthy lifestyle are at higher risk of coronary artery disease than people who have job stress but lead healthy lifestyles, a new study has found....
Full StoryTumor-activated protein promotes cancer metastasis
Washington, May 14 : Researchers have found that cancers physically alter cells in the lymphatic system a network of vessels that transports and stores immune cells throughout the body to promote the spread of disease, a process called metastasis....
Full StoryRotavirus vaccines can save millions of lives: Study
New Delhi, May 14 : A study has confirmed that rotavirus is the most common cause of diarrhoea, the second largest killer of children across the world, and vaccines to contain the virus can change the situation dramatically....
Full StoryTo prevent breast cancer, Jolie had double mastectomy
Los Angeles, May 14 : Hollywood actress Angelina Jolie says she has had double mastectomy to reduce her risk of getting breast cancer....
Full StoryEmotional strategy may influence anxiety
Washington, May 13 : The way an individual regulates their emotions, in bad times and in good, can influence whether or how much they suffer from anxiety, a new research has suggested....
Full StoryHerbicide 'Agent Orange' exposure linked to prostate cancer
Washington, May 13 : A new study has found a link between exposure to Agent Orange and US veterans' having lethal forms of prostate cancer....
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