Depressed adults double the risk of heart stroke, says study May 18, 2015 13:39
According to the study published in the Journal of the American Heart Association, scientists suggest that depression may increase stroke risk over the long term. The researchers used data from 16, 178 participants who had…
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Advanced imaging technique for cancer diagnosis May 14, 2015 17:45
Indian-origin scientist Rahul Bhargava has developed new tool to detect cancer. A new advanced imaging technique uses infrared light, instead of chemical stains, to scan tissue samples that can enable fast and broad diagnostic assessments.…
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Obesity and drowsiness linked to daytime drowsiness May 11, 2015 09:56
If you are feeling sleepy at your work place, then it could be because of obesity and depression. They are the common problems that suffer people, but the researchers measured self-reporting of excessive daytime sleepiness…
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Statins increases diabetes risk May 08, 2015 18:58
Statins use has been increasing day by day which lowers the risk of cholesterol levels in the blood. Recently, the scientists have linked statins with the increased risk of diabetes. Dr Mansi, lead author stated…
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Poor quality of sleep linked to pain tolerance May 04, 2015 11:43
Insomniacs are likely to feel more pain than others, according to a study. The study found that effect on pain tolerance appears strongest in people who suffer from both insomnia and chronic pain and that…
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Polygamy increases risk of heart disease in men April 30, 2015 12:43
Being married is a wonderful experience. But if number of wives goes beyond one, then it could affect your health, according to a study. Polygamy is practiced mainly in North and West Africa, the Middle…
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Adolescent drinking damages brain April 29, 2015 17:52
Binge-drinking during adolescence causes long lasting changes in parts of brain. Alcohol consumption risks related to heart and livers are commonly known, but according to the recent study published in the journal Alcoholism: Clinical Experimental…
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Eat raw capsicum to control diabetes and obesity April 23, 2015 15:21
The scientists have proved that bell peppers are good at controlling the diabetes and obesity. As they are the most common diseases affecting many people, many natural remedies have been found to control or reverse…
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Be aware of heart’s rhythm to control your behavior April 22, 2015 11:16
Listening to our heart rhythm can help in making better decisions. ‘Follow your heart’ is the popular line which sounds like clinched statement, but the researchers from University of of Cambridge and the Medical Research…
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Aspirin as preventive medicine for cancer April 18, 2015 11:20
A recent US national survey revealed that more than 50 percent of the older adults are turning to aspirin to protect themselves from not only cardiovascular diseases but also from cancer, though the FDA does…
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Chemicals in flavored E-cigarettes bad for health April 17, 2015 16:54
The high levels of chemicals used in e-cigarettes are harmful to health as it causes respiratory irritation, according to a study.The researchers examined 30 different brands of e-cigarette samples in US and found certain flavoring…
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‘OncoCollect’ to study cancer treatment outcomes April 15, 2015 15:33
‘OncoCollect’ is a new software programme developed to track the cancer treatment. To gather and analyze the data of a cancer patient, Ramesh Nimmagadda, director of medical oncology at Apollo Hospitals, has come up with…
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