U.S. Researchers Develop Simple Blood Test to Predict Preeclampsia During Pregnancy
New Delhi-- A team of U.S. researchers has developed a simple blood test that can predict preeclampsia—a serious pregnancy complication characterized by high blood...
One Woman Died Every Two Minutes from Pregnancy and Childbirth in 2023: UN Report
New Delhi-- In 2023, a woman died nearly every two minutes—over 700 each day—from preventable causes related to pregnancy and childbirth, according to data...
Study Finds Severe Obesity May Increase Risk of 16 Common Health Conditions
New Delhi-- People who are obese—especially those with severe obesity—may face a significantly increased risk of developing 16 common health conditions, including obstructive sleep...
Extended Loneliness Triples Risk of Early Death in Middle-Aged Women: Study
Sydney-- A new study has revealed, for the first time, a causal link between chronic loneliness and early death among middle-aged Australian women.
The research,...
Study finds common blood fat linked to rheumatoid arthritis in women
New Delhi-- Triglycerides -- the most common type of fat in blood -- could be a potential modifiable risk factor for rheumatoid arthritis in...
Study warns against surge in antibiotic prescribing in young adults
New Delhi-- Younger people are being increasingly prescribed antibiotics without proper assessment of complication risk, finds a study, warning that this may potentially lead...
Study links excessive screen time to sleep disruptions, depression in girls
New Delhi-- Excessive screen time among adolescents negatively impacts multiple aspects of sleep, which in turn increases the risk of depressive symptoms, according to...
Common gut bacteria can make diabetes, cancer drugs less effective: Study
New Delhi-- Common gut bacteria can metabolise some oral medications potentially rendering these important drugs against migraines, depression, type 2 diabetes, and prostate cancer...
Heart failure may dent attention span and problem-solving skills early: Study
New Delhi-- People with heart failure are likely to experience a significant decrease in cognitive abilities like attention and problem-solving, according to a study...
Air pollution exposure in childhood may affect brain’s thinking, controlling capacity: Study
New Delhi-- Children exposed to higher levels of air pollution in early and mid-childhood may have weaker connections between key brain regions that can...