Health
-
Cancer Week events focus on navigating misinformation
By Amy Roeder The Harvard Gazette The internet is rife with information about how to prevent and treat cancer, but…
Read More » -
Study explains why youth are more vulnerable to nicotine addiction
New Delhi– Young adults are more susceptible to the impact of nicotine, as their bodies are more sensitive to the…
Read More » -
Study finds new subtypes of fat cells in human body
Jerusalem– A new international study has for the first time identified unique subpopulations of fat cells. Researchers from Israel’s Ben…
Read More » -
Swimming in lakes with still waters can cause bacterial pneumonia: Study
New Delhi– Swimming in some lakes with still water can lead to infection with Legionella — a bacterium that can…
Read More » -
Study explores role of immune cells in cancer treatment outcomes
New Delhi– The immune systems of cancer patients may play a significant role in their treatment outcomes, according to a…
Read More » -
Are mental health issues among men, boys overlooked?
New Delhi– While the discourse around gender equality is gaining momentum, mental health crises among men and boys are being…
Read More » -
Eating veggies may reduce risk of liver cancer by 65 pc: Study
New Delhi– Eating vegetables can help reduce the risk of liver cancer by 65 per cent, according to a study.…
Read More » -
Pollution from car brake-wear more harmful for lungs than diesel exhaust: Study
New Delhi– Exposure to pollution from car brake wear can prove to be more harmful to the lungs than diesel…
Read More » -
Dr. Pragya Dang on How Early Breast Cancer Screening Saves Lives: With 99 Percent Survival Rate
BOSTON– Dr. Pragya Dang, MD, the Section Chief of Breast Imaging at Newton-Wellesley Hospital, is driven by spreading awareness of…
Read More » -
Rigorous cleaning not enough to kill superbug bacteria lurking in hospital drains
New Delhi– Despite rigorous cleaning, dangerous bacteria are lurking in hospital sink drains leading to a rise in “health-care-associated infections”…
Read More »