Category: Health
This new approach can read out your brain and help in planning a surgery better
A new approach has been developed to enable patients get more precise and personalised ‘read-out’ of their brain networks, thanks to the scientists and clinicians from the University of Cambridge and Addenbrooke’s…
Postpartum depression linked to mother’s pain post childbirth, reveals study
Postpartum is depression that occurs after childbirth. The researchers, from the Harvard University, found that postpartum depression was higher among women who were overweight, suffered from a vaginal opening, had a…
3D-printing process for implantable human ligaments, tendons developed by scientists
According to a study published in the Journal of Tissue Engineering, Part C: Method, those with a damaged ligament, tendon, or ruptured disc can simply have new replacement tissue printed…
Nutrition has a greater impact on bone mass and strength than exercise, says new study
For long, it has been believed that both exercise and nutrition are crucial for maintaining bone mass. However, a new research published in the journal PLOS One says that nutrition has a…
Doctors issue alert in Hyderabad due to rising swine flu related deaths
Rising swine flu cases in Hyderabad has created major scare among the doctors, so much so that the health department has issued an alert, especially for the elderly and those who are…
Your sleeping hours may affect the risk of stroke based on your race, finds study
In case you sleep too less or too much, you must watch this out. A recent study that appeared in the online issue of Neurology, the medical journal of the…
Eating patterns for diabetics post Navratri festival
The Navratri celebrations are about to conclude and so are the nine-day fast. Fasting is one of the most integral aspects of this festival and is considered sacred. The process helps in…
Want to grill your fat? Drink cardamom water
Cardamom, also known as elaichi, is one of the most commonly found ingredients in our kitchen with an insane amount of benefits. The aromatic spice which is incorporated in curry, desserts, tea…
Nutrition more important than exercise for bone and mass strength, says study
We all are aware that diet and exercise can help you to maintain a good bone health. But, these new revelations of the study will shock you! Researchers have found…
“Can we end tobacco pandemic without holding industry liable?” experts ask
The disease burden, death toll and economic loss caused by tobacco is mountainous enough to warrant urgent action globally. Over 7 million deaths every year and more than US$ 1.4…
Know how exercise can improve our cognitive performance
During the study, conducted at the University Munich, electroencephalography readings were taken as 24 participants performed a visual working memory task while at rest and during the exercise involving different postures:…
Shocking: Obesity may increase risk of colorectal cancer in young women
Young women pay attention and read this shocking piece of information! Reportedly, a latest revealed that women who are overweight or obese have twice the risk of developing colorectal cancer…
Health burden from long-term ozone exposure
A novel method has been utilised by a new study in three major regions of the world to estimate long-term ozone exposure to quantify the health burden from long-term ozone exposure.…
Parents harsher behaviour towards children can make them aggressive
A new study has found that if parents are less affectionate and harsher towards your children then it can make them aggressive and anti-social. The findings suggest that children become more aggressive…
Study claims ketogenic diet prevents cognitive decline
A new study found that consuming a ketogenic diet, high levels of fat and low levels of carbohydrate can help prevent cognitive decline. The study has been published in the journal…
Heart valve surgery linked to cognitive decline in older people
A new research found that majority of older patients who underwent heart valve surgery are at risk of cognitive problems till six months after surgery. The research was done at the University…