Indians three times more prone to cardiac arrest than Americans
NEW DELHI-- Indians are three times more prone to cardiac arrest than Americans owing primarily to poor lifestyle, eating habits and genetic reasons, medical...
90 percent of people get damaged knee joints by 60-65 years
NEW DELHI-- Nearly 90 percent of people suffer from damaged knee joints by the age of 60-65 years, orthopedicians have said, adding that in...
President Obama to Honor Rakesh Jain of MGH and Harvard Medical School
WASHINGTON--The White House announced the latest recipients of the National Medal of Science and National Medal of Technology and Innovation—our Nation’s highest honors for...
Plan a Healthier 2016
By Sneh Jaisingh
INDIA New England News Columnist
I still can’t believe it’s time to bid adieu to 2015. Time sure is pacing and most of...
The Affordable Care Act’s Special Agents
By Janet Trautwein
Last month, the Affordable Care Act's insurance exchanges opened for business. America's 32 million uninsured -- as well as the roughly 9...
Herbal sweetener launched for diabetics
MUMBAI-- In a bid to provide a healthy life to diabetic patients, a new sweetener made of herbs was launched here on Monday.
Zero Sugar...
Gum disease can increase breast cancer risk
NEW YORK--Postmenopausal women with periodontal or gum disease are more likely to develop breast cancer than women who do not have the chronic inflammatory...
Chronic binge drinking kills liver faster
NEW YORK-- Chronic alcohol use, when combined with repeated binge drinking, causes more damage to the liver than previously thought, says an Indian-origin researcher...
Check for early signs of dementia
By Nishant Arora
NEW DELHI-- When 36-year-old Latha could not any more take the embarrassment of daily episodes of forgetfulness - recalling where she kept...
Indian-American professor creates ‘supercondom’ to combat HIV
NEW YORK-- An Indian-origin professor has created a 'supercondom' that can help combat the deadly virus that cause AIDS and also enhance sexual pleasure.
Made...