Obesity may increase risk of long-term complications of Covid
New York-- Covid-19 survivors who have moderate or severe obesity may have a greater risk of experiencing long-term consequences of the disease, compared to...
Technology to predict strokes
By Tracy Hampton
The Harvard GazetteĀ
For patients who have experienced certain common types of stroke, a small chip inserted under the skin may help physicians...
What is Green Menstruation?
By Dr. Amodita Ahuja
New Delhi-- "I go to nature to be soothed and healed and to have my senses put in order," said John...
Headache most common health ailment among urban Indians: Survey
By Siddhi Jain
New Delhi-- A pan-India survey by Ipsos has revealed that headache is the top common ailment among urban Indians, with at least...
US researchers start testing mix-and-match Covid vaccine boosters
Washington-- US researchers have started a clinical trial to test what happens when adults who have been fully vaccinated with one type of Covid-19...
Explained: How oxygen levels decline in Covid-19 patients
Toronto-- SARS-CoV-2, the virus causing Covid-19, infects immature red blood cells (RBC), reducing oxygen in the blood and impairing the immune response, say researchers.
The...
Gates Foundation pledges $50 mn for equitable vaccine access
San Francisco-- The Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation on Wednesday pledged $50 million to Gavi, the Vaccine Alliance, to increase access to safe and...
Impact of menopause on bone health
By Puja Gupta
New Delhi-- Women are 40 per cent more likely to develop knee osteoarthritis and 10 per cent more likely to develop hip...
Covid-19 calls for improvement in nutrition and lifestyle choices
By N. Lothungbeni Humtsoe
New Delhi-- Covid-19 has undoubtedly reaffirmed the importance of leading a healthy lifestyle that includes daily exercise, a nutritious diet, adequate...
Good nutrition practices Vs fad diets for weight Loss
By Pallavi Barman
New Delhi-- Have we ever wondered why humans are the only race who take to fad diets outside of our habitual eating...