Chest X-Rays Fail to Detect Most Asymptomatic TB Cases Among Household Contacts, Says Lancet...
NEW DELHI — Chest X-rays, one of the most widely used tools for tuberculosis (TB) screening, are failing to identify a large proportion of...
How many steps? 4,000 counts for a lot
How many steps do you need to reap health benefits?
A new study by investigators from Harvard and Mass General Brigham examined 13,547 older women, comparing their...
Longer lifespan, slower cognitive decline
BOSTON--Older adults with a long lifespan—particularly centenarians—experienced slower cognitive decline, shorter periods of cognitive impairment, and maintained better cognitive function compared to their peers...
U.S. Records Highest Measles Cases in Over Three Decades
LOS ANGELES-- The United States has reported 1,618 measles cases so far this year, including three deaths — the highest number since 1992, according...
Some Anti-Allergy Drugs May Increase Dementia Risk in Elderly, Study Finds
New Delhi-- Certain antihistamines, commonly used to treat allergies, may increase the risk of dementia and cognitive decline in older adults, according to a...
Study Links Early Menopause and Poor Heart Health to Decline in Brain Function
NEW DELHI-- Women who experience menopause earlier in life may face an increased risk of cognitive decline when coupled with poor heart health, according...
Exercise Found to Counteract Depression Effects of Junk Food, Study Shows
NEW DELHI-- Regular cardiovascular exercise such as running may help offset the depressive effects of a junk food-heavy diet, according to new research from...
Delhi Doctors Report Surge in Respiratory, Eye, and Joint Problems as Post-Diwali Air Quality...
NEW DELHI-- With Delhi’s air thickened by post-Diwali pollution, doctors across the city are reporting a sharp rise in respiratory illnesses, eye irritation, flu...
Healing with Purpose: Dr. Anil Chandraker’s Visionary Journey in Kidney Transplantation and Compassionate Care
BOSTON--Dr. Anil K. Chandraker is more than a world-renowned transplant nephrologist—he is a visionary physician, educator, and policy leader whose work has reshaped the...
WHO Urges Urgent Global Action to Eliminate Lead Exposure
New Delhi-- The World Health Organization (WHO) has called for immediate and decisive global action to eliminate lead exposure, warning that the toxic metal...
