Health
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Even among the insured, cost of illness can be devastating
By Alwin Powell The Harvard Gazette Despite the Affordable Care Act’s much-touted expansion of health coverage in the U.S., a…
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Vitamin C may offset effects of maternal smoking on baby
New York– Although smoking during pregnancy is reported to have an adverse effect on foetus health, a new study shows…
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Poor nutrition during pregnancy may advance menopause
New York– While it is known that inadequate nutrition during foetal development can cause diabetes and heart disease, a new…
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Diabetes drug linked to lower risk of heart disease
London– Using liraglutide – an injectable drug widely used to lower blood sugar levels – may help reduce risk of…
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Doctor claims world’s first in-human tele-robotic coronary surgery in Ahmedabad
Gandhinagar– Dr. Tejas Patel, an internationally renowned cardiologist, performed the world’s first cardiovascular stent surgery in a female patient, operating from…
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Fish oil reduces bleeding risk in surgery patients: Study
New York–Fish oil, containing the omega-3s, lowers the risk of bleeding during surgery, say researchers, challenging current recommendations to stop…
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India, China could gain massive health benefits by tackling climate change: WHO
Katowice (Poland)– India and China could gain massive health benefits by tackling climate change, the WHO said on Wednesday. For…
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6 ways to manage dry and itchy skin in babies
New Delhi– Babies have delicate skin, which is sensitive to humidity and changes in the weather. Cold weather affects the…
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Here is how you can “feel better, think better, and sleep better”
By Sophia Fox-Sowell News at Northeastern Studies show that sitting too much can raise your risk of cancer, diabetes, and…
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Alcohol intake may cause weight loss in diabetics
New York– Regular consumption of alcohol may lead to long-term weight loss in people with diabetes, say researchers. The study,…
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