Breast cancer raises heart disease risk
New York, June 19 (IANS) Researchers have found that postmenopausal women with breast cancer are at greater risk of developing cardiovascular disease. “Heart disease appears …
Cause of disease that turns babies’ lips blue identified
New York, June 19 (IANS) Using a gene editing method called CRISPR/Cas9, researchers have identified the cause and potential treatment for a rare, fatal disease …
Modi government eradicated ‘disease’ of communalism: Naqvi
New Delhi, June 11 (IANS) Minority Affairs Minister Mukhtar Abbas Naqvi said on Tuesday that the Modi government has eradicated the “disease” of communalism and …
Unsalted tomato juice cuts heart disease risk
Tokyo, June 5 (IANS) Researchers have found that drinking unsalted tomato juice can lower blood pressure and cholesterol level in adults who are at risk …
Kerala braces to fight Nipah, fake news on disease
Kochi, June 4 (IANS) With a youth in Kerala testing positive for Nipah virus (NiV), fighting misinformation surrounding its spread and cure has become a …
Cabinet clears initiative to control Foot and Mouth Disease (FMD) and Brucellosis
New Delhi, May 31 (IANS) The Union Cabinet at its first meeting on Friday cleared an initiative for controlling Foot and Mouth Disease (FMD) and …
Flavoured e-cigarettes trigger heart disease risk
New York, May 28 (IANS) The flavours used in electronic cigarettes (e-cigarette), especially cinnamon and menthol, can increase the risk of cardiovascular diseases (CVD) when …
This smartphone app can spot rare Huntington’s disease
London, May 22 (IANS) A team of researchers has created a smartphone application which helps recognise early symptoms of a rare Huntington’s disease. Designed in …
Heart disease risks in overweight, obese kids similar
Rio de Janeiro, May 21 (IANS) Overweight and obese adolescents have similar increased risks of developing heart disorders, say researchers. “Until recently, overweight in adolescence …
Facebook releases maps to help fight disease outbreak
San Francisco, May 20 (IANS) In a bid to fight disease outbreaks, Facebook has built new maps that can help its health partners better understand …
Eating walnuts daily lowers heart disease risk
New York, May 2 (IANS) Eating a handful of walnuts daily may lower the risk of developing cardiovascular disease (CVD), says a study. The study, …
Working in shifts may increase heart disease risks
Beijing, March 31 (IANS) People who work in shifts are at heightened danger of heart disease and the risk increases with years they work in …
Treating diabetes may prevent Alzheimer’s disease
New York, March 26 (IANS) Treating Type-2 diabetes may prevent people from developing Alzheimer’s disease, says a new study. Patients with untreated diabetes develop signs …
Hypertension drug shows promise in liver disease
New York, March 23 (IANS) A drug used to lower blood pressure within a system of veins and inflammation could effectively treat a potentially life-threatening …
Low adherence to statin raises heart disease risks
New York, March 19 (IANS) While statins prevent risk of death due to heart disease, a new study finds only about six per cent patients …
Strength training may reduce fatty liver disease
Brasilia, March 17 (IANS) Besides being beneficial for heart, strength training can also reduce accumulation of fat in liver and improve blood glucose regulation, says …
Eye check-up to detect Alzheimer’s disease
New York, March 12 (IANS) A future non-invasive eye test may allow early detection of Alzheimer’s disease before memory loss kicks in, say a team …
Yo-yo dieting may raise women’s heart disease risk
New York, March 9 (IANS) Yo-yo dieting — weight cycling, or the cyclical loss and gain of weight — can make it harder for women …
Fasting-mimicking diet can treat inflammatory bowel disease: Study
New York, March 9 (IANS) Eating a low calorie diet that mimics fasting can help reduce intestinal inflammation and repair the gut, and help treat …
Passive smoking can raise kidney disease risk
Seoul, March 8 (IANS) Besides affecting your heart and lungs, exposure to second-hand or passive smoking can also raise the chances of chronic kidney disease …
Alzheimer’s drug holds promise for rare neurological disease
New York, March 8 (IANS) An existing therapy frequently used to reduce symptoms of Alzheimer’s disease might work on patients with a rare neurological disease …
Mass fish deaths in Iraq due to disease, not pollution: UN
United Nations, March 7 (IANS) A UN spokesman has said that the deaths of 1 million carp fish in Iraq late last year was due …
Fungus linked to dandruff may worsen bowel disease
New York, March 6 (IANS) A fungus linked to dandruff in the hair may worsen intestinal disorders such as inflammatory bowel disease (IBD) in patients …
High-fat diet in elderly linked to heart disease, diabetes
London, March 3 (IANS) Elderly people, who consume a high-fat diet rich in Omega-6 fatty acids, could be at risk of developing health issues ranging …
Smartphones to aid disease diagnoses in remote areas
London, Feb 28 (IANS) Smartphones can aid healthcare workers to diagnose, track and control infectious diseases in low-income countries, a study has suggested. Smartphones could …
‘Need detailed surveillance of Western Ghats to rein in mystery disease’
Panaji, Feb 28 (IANS) Scientists investigating the rise in cases of the mysterious Kyasanur forest disease (KFD) or ‘monkey disease’, which has killed over 300 …
Common heartburn drug linked to kidney disease risk
New York, Feb 20 (IANS) Intake of widely prescribed drugs to neutralise stomach acid by people with heartburn or stomach ulcers could be associated with …
Hormone therapy may up heart disease risk during gender transition: Study
London, Feb 18 (IANS) Patients receiving hormone therapy as part of their gender-transition treatment have an elevated risk of cardiovascular diseases (CVD), including heart attacks, …
Researchers developing new therapy to treat Parkinson’s disease
New York, Feb 18 (IANS) Cell replacement may play an increasing role in alleviating the symptoms such as movement problems and memory loss of Parkinson’s …
Push-ups can keep heart disease risk at bay: Study
New York, Feb 16 (IANS) Active, middle-aged men who can complete more than 40 push-ups at a time had a significantly lower risk of cardiovascular …
This novel method can predict fatal heart disease: Study
New York, Feb 10 (IANS) A novel method called stress cardiac MRI can not only diagnose heart disease, but can also predict which cases are …
Anti-inflammatory drugs can prevent heart disease in psoriasis patients: Study
New York, Feb 6 (IANS) Anti-inflammatory drugs used to treat severe psoriasis have the potential to prevent heart disease, according to researchers including one of …
Human mind can overcome any disease: Parrikar on World Cancer Day
Panaji, Feb 4 (IANS) “Human mind can overcome any disease,” ailing Goa Chief Minister Manohar Parrikar who is suffering from advanced pancreatic cancer tweeted on …
Soon treatment for obesity, fatty liver disease
Jerusalem, Feb 1 (IANS) Israeli researchers have discovered 27 new molecules, which may lead to a potential treatment for fatty liver disease, obesity and to …
Gum disease linked to Alzheimer’s risk
London, Jan 26 (IANS) Poor oral health can play a role in onset of Alzheimer’s disease, say researchers who found evidence of the link between …
Pregnancy can raise risk of heart disease: Study
Beijing, Jan 26 (IANS) Women who have given birth have a higher chance of developing heart disease and strokes than those who are childless, a …
Maternal vitamin C treatment can cut babies’ risk of heart disease
London, Jan 24 (IANS) Maternal treatment with vitamin C antioxidant during a complicated pregnancy could protect the baby from developing hypertension and heart disease in …
Too much or too less sleep can increase heart disease risk
London, Jan 15 (IANS) Men who sleep less than six hours a night may be at an increased risk of cardiovascular disease compared to those …
Higher calcium levels may predict heart disease
New York, Jan 12 (IANS) Specks of calcium in the heart’s artery walls could signal early risk of cardiovascular disease, particularly in men from South …
Common food additive behind celiac disease trigger: Study
London, Jan 4 (IANS) A common food additive, used in sausages, cheese, bread, dairy, baked and other processed foods, could both cause and trigger celiac …
Sugar-sweetened beverages linked to kidney disease risk: Study
New York, Dec 28 (IANS) A pattern of higher collective consumption of sweetened fruit drinks, soda and water was associated with a higher likelihood of …