Health
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Gallbladder removal during pregnancy ups risk of preterm delivery
New York– Getting the gallbladder removed during pregnancy may increase the risk of preterm delivery and hospital re-admissions among others,…
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Low-calorie diet may improve cell performance
Sao Paulo– Consuming low-calorie food may have a protective effect against some diseases as the number of calories a person…
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New TB drug may shorten treatment duration: Study
New York– A new experimental antibiotic for tuberculosis (TB) has been shown to be more effective against TB than Isoniazid,…
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Midday meals linked to better reading, math skills in children
London– Primary school children who ate midday meals over an extended period were shown to have significantly better learning outcomes,…
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Can higher sodium intake treat lightheadedness?
New York– Higher sodium intake should not be used as a treatment for lightheadedness, say researchers challenging current guidelines for…
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Marijuana edibles can affect heart health in elderly: Study
Toronto– With marijuana legalisation sweeping the US, an increasing number of people believe that “weed” is the safest recreational drug,…
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Lead in spices, herbal remedies, ceremonial powders is highly injurious, particularly for children
By Dr. K.S. Parthasarathy The US Center for Disease Control and Prevention has found that in North Carolina, 61 children…
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Novel pill could replace injections to deliver insulin: Study
New York– Researchers have developed a drug capsule that could be used to deliver oral doses of insulin, potentially replacing…
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How high-calorie desserts can lead to healthier meals
New York– Do red velvet cheesecake, french fries or fish fries entice you but you refrain from eating those owing…
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Face to Face: CEO Kim Shah on Informed Patients and KnowYourMeds Digital Health App
WALTHAM, MA—On Face to Face, KnowYourMeds founder and CEO Kim Shah talks about the successful launch of the company’s digital…
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