New York, June 12 Chronic exposure to low levels of lead, cadmium and arsenic through commonly used household items, air, water, soil and food is associated with an increased risk of cardiovascular diseases, according to a new scientific statement by the American Heart Association. The scientific statement, published in the Journal of the American Heart […]
New York, June 8 (IANS) Walking for half an hour daily as well as practising a soft form of yoga can help curb spread of the cancer to other body parts as well as stop its return, claimed three new studies. The studies were presented at the annual meeting of the American Society of Clinical Oncology […]
Essentially in the tradition, once we attach the word “yoga” to anything, it indicates that it is a complete path by itself. We say hata yoga, but we will not say asana yoga. Of course, if you come from the United States, they say anything! If it is a complete path by itself, how should […]
Pumpkin is a natural superfood that is packed with vitamins, antioxidants, and fibre that can assist to improve digestion, immunity, and cognitive function. By Dr. Shantanu Kalambi Pumpkin is a nutrient-dense, adaptable food that has many positive effects on a dog’s health. Pumpkin is a natural superfood that is packed with vitamins, antioxidants, and fibre […]
New York, May 14 People who have sleep apnoea and spend less time in deep sleep may be more likely to have brain biomarkers that have been linked to an increased risk of stroke, Alzheimer’s disease and cognitive decline, according to new research. The study, however, does not prove that these sleep disturbances cause the […]
London, May 12 The UK researchers have developed a novel algorithm based on artificial intelligence (AI) that may one day help doctors diagnose heart attacks quickly and with precision. According to researchers from the University of Edinburgh, the new algorithm, called CoDE-ACS, was able to rule out a heart attack in more than double the […]
New Delhi, April 23 Most parents are concerned about potential long-term risks from the Covid-19 vaccine for their children and some fear they’ll be held responsible if their child gets ill after the jab, a study has revealed. Despite efforts to increase the vaccination rate among children, many remain unvaccinated due to parental concerns about […]
New Delhi, April 18 (IANS) Increased consumption of alcohol, junk food, high-fat diets, and sugary drinks are driving a spike in liver disease in India, said doctors here, ahead of the World Liver Day, celebrated on April 19 to spread awareness about the importance of liver health and educate people on how to maintain a healthy […]
Washington, April 11 The US government has launched a $5 billion programme to accelerate the development of next-generation Covid-19 vaccines and treatments, according to media reports. ‘Project Next Gen’ would succeed ‘Operation Warp Speed’ with a mission to develop next-generation vaccines and therapies against newer and existing Covid variants, the Washington Post reported. Operation Warp […]
New Delhi, April 7 The World Health Organisation (WHO) has slammed China once again, saying the country should have shared viral samples from Wuhan which was the epicentre of the pandemic, immediately, and not three years later. Maria Van Kerkhove, technical lead for Covid-19 response at WHO, wrote in the prestigious journal Science that earlier […]