What is Acute Encephalitis Syndrome – Causes, symptoms and treatment
Infectious encephalitis, exposure to pesticides, and a potential association with litchi fruit consumption comprise the spectrum of causes for Acute Encephalitis Syndrome.
Jun 19, 2019, 10:12 AM IST
More than 2 eggs per day deadly for your heart: Study
Published in the Journal of the American Medical Association, the study tracked the diets, health and lifestyle habits of nearly 30,000 adults in the US for as long as 31 years.
Jun 06, 2019, 10:43 AM IST
Unsalted tomato juice cuts heart disease risk
For the study, published in the Journal of Food Science and Nutrition, researchers from the Tokyo Medical and Dental University in Japan examined nearly 500 residents - 184 males and 297 females.
Jun 05, 2019, 15:36 PM IST
Good sleep cuts appetite for sweet, salty food
It is known that sleeping less than seven hours is associated with an increased cardio-metabolic risk heart disease risk and metabolic disorders but increasing the sleep duration can help reduce it,
Jun 05, 2019, 15:23 PM IST
Gene experiment foolish and dangerous: Experts
The study, at the University of California, Berkeley, looked at nearly 410,000 people in the UK, among them those who had only the mutated version of CCR5 were 20 per cent more likely to die before
Jun 04, 2019, 15:23 PM IST
This smartphone app helps reduce migraine: Study
The RELAXaHEAD app guides patients through progressive muscle relaxation (PMR) a type of behavioural therapy in which patients alternately relax and tense different muscle groups to reduce stress.
Jun 04, 2019, 15:16 PM IST
Sports powers kids to fight emotional distress
For the study, the researchers took data from a cohort of children born in 1997 or 1998. They examined whether consistent participation in organised sport from ages six to 10 would minimize risks
Jun 04, 2019, 15:04 PM IST
HIV patients more likely to develop heart diseases
In the statement, published in the Circulation journal, the researchers indicated that the heart disease risk among HIV patients occurs due to interactions between traditional risk factors, such as
Jun 04, 2019, 14:56 PM IST
Anti-depressants raise hip fracture risk in elderly: Study
Australians are among the highest users of anti-depressants in the world, with approximately 10 per cent of the adult population taking them each day.
Jun 04, 2019, 12:06 PM IST
Even 25 cups of coffee a day not bad for heart: Study
For the study, involving 8,000 people in Britain, coffee consumption was categorised into three groups. Those who drink less than one cup a day, those who drink between one and three cups and those
Jun 04, 2019, 11:47 AM IST
Two-thirds of AIDS treatment drugs supplied globally by India
India, which is described as the pharmacy to the world has a special licence the UN-backed Medicines Patent Pool to manufacture anti-AIDS medicine TenofovirAlafenamide (TAF) for 112 developing
Jun 04, 2019, 11:35 AM IST
Kerala Nipah scare: Results expected Monday later
Last May, the Nipah (NiV) virus attack took away 12 lives, with 22 positive cases reported from Kozhikode and Malappuram districts that created a huge scare.
Jun 03, 2019, 11:49 AM IST
Cold-parenting may lead to premature ageing in offspring
Unsupportive parenting styles may have several negative health implications for children including premature ageing and higher disease risk later in life, says a study.
Jun 03, 2019, 11:44 AM IST
Childhood adversity ups risk of mental health disorder
For the study, the researchers analysed data of over 9,000 participants aged 8 to 21 years and found specific associations of low socioeconomic status and traumatic stressful events with psychiatric
Jun 03, 2019, 11:20 AM IST
Kids who nap are happier with fewer behavioural problems
Published in the SLEEP journal, the study revealed strong connections between the afternoon shut-eye sessions and positive outcomes in a handful of areas in the overall development of kids.
Jun 03, 2019, 11:13 AM IST
Bengaluru doctors perform rare surgery to separate conjoined twins from Mauritius
In a surgery that is no less than a miracle, a team from Narayan Health City under Dr Devi Shetty operated on Kliyan to separate her heart from that of her sister, saving one of the twins in the
May 28, 2019, 23:14 PM IST
Exposure to flower pesticides may increase blood pressure in children: Study
The study, published in the journal Environmental Research, involved boys and girls living near flower crops in Ecuador.
May 26, 2019, 10:47 AM IST
Leonardo da Vinci likely suffered from ADHD: Scientists
Da Vinci produced some of the world's most iconic art, but historical accounts show that he struggled to complete his works.
May 24, 2019, 11:43 AM IST
World's first malaria vaccine launched
As part of the pilot programme, the vaccine known as RTS,S, will be made available to children up to 2 years of age in Malawi.
Apr 24, 2019, 18:08 PM IST
India facing shortage of 600,000 doctors, 2 million nurses: Study
India has shortage of an estimated 600,000 doctors and 2 million nurses, say scientists who found that lack of staff who are properly trained in administering antibiotics is preventing patients from
Apr 14, 2019, 23:19 PM IST
