Air pollution behind rising heart attacks in India: Experts
New Delhi-- Air pollution not only affects the lungs but is also behind the increased heart attacks in the country, said public health experts...
New NEJM Catalyst Article Outlines Strategy to Accelerate Adoption of Value-Based Care
Bethesda, MD – A new article published in the peer-reviewed NEJM Catalyst argues that to significantly expand value-based care within Medicare, the Centers for...
After return to Earth, Sunita Williams undergoes rehabilitation
Washington-- NASA astronauts Sunita Williams and Butch Wilmore have begun a 45-day rehabilitation program to help them adapt to Earth's gravity after spending nine...
Daily physical activity, good sleep key to boost happiness, cut down stress: Study
New Delhi-- Want to reduce your stress levels? Daily physical activity and adequate sleep can increase happiness and cut down levels of stress, according...
Maternal infection disrupts newborn brain development: Study
New Delhi-- A team of European researchers has in a pioneering study, released on Tuesday, found compelling evidence that maternal infections during pregnancy can...
Study shows low doses of antibiotics can help treat a rare hair loss problem
New York-- Small amounts of a common antibiotic and anti-inflammatory drug can help treat a rare hair loss problem caused by a misplaced immune...
New gene test detects pathogens in blood without amplification
New Delhi-- A team of researchers has developed a new gene-based technology that offers rapid, highly sensitive detection of multi-drug-resistant bacteria and other pathogens...
Scientists find new way of using cells to prevent cancer
Sydney-- Australian researchers have identified a surprising mechanism focusing on telomeres -- protective caps at the ends of chromosomes -- that can help cells...
Study links diet, waist-to-hip ratio in midlife with cognitive function later
New Delhi-- The quality of diet and waist-to-hip ratio in midlife are associated with brain connectivity and cognitive performance in later life, according to...
Western diet may raise risk of lung cancer: Study
New Delhi-- Western diet, often high in salt, sugar and fat, has the potential to raise the risk of cancer in the lungs, finds...