Health
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Nobel Prize in Medicine goes to cancer researchers from US, Japan
Stockholm– James Allison of the US and Tasuku Honjo of Japan have jointly won the Nobel Prize in Medicine on…
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Daily exercise helps remove toxic proteins from muscles
Sao Paulo– Regular exercise helps in removing toxic proteins in muscle cells that can lead to atrophy and muscle weakness, says…
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Fewer daylight hours during pregnancy linked to postnatal depression
New York– Fewer daylight hours during the third trimester of pregnancy may add to a woman’s risk of developing postpartum…
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Diabetes and cardiovascular diseases: It’s time to act
By Dr C.M. Batra According to International Diabetes Federation’s ‘Diabetes and Cardiovascular Disease report, in 2015, approximately five million were…
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Three new genes associated with chronic back pain identified
New York– Researchers, including one of Indian-origin, have identified three novel genetic variants associated with chronic back pain that may…
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Your best Facebook friends may be hurting you daily
New York– Facebook posts from your friends can make you feel left out in the virtual world and that feeling,…
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Higher BMI may lower your mental, physical health
London– There is a growing need to prevent obesity as a new study has found that higher body mass index…
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US healthcare system is morally wrong: Ex-UN chief
New York– Former UN Secretary General Ban Ki-moon has denounced the US healthcare system as politically and morally wrong, and…
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2.5 hours of physical activity per week may prevent Alzheimer’s
New York– Engaging in at least 2.5 hours of physical activity per week, including walking, running, swimming and aerobics, may…
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Environment may affect intelligence genes in humans
London– Environmentally-induced epigenetic changes, such as stress and adverse life experiences, to our genetic material — known as deoxyribonucelic acid…
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