New York, April 15 (IANS) Maintaining a daily exercise routine in youth may help reduce risk of high blood pressure or hypertension and dementia in later life, according to a study. People with moderate exercise for at least five hours a week during early adulthood had 18 per cent lower risk of developing hypertension than […]

New York, April 15 (IANS) Exposure to higher levels of air pollution is likely to increase the severity of Covid-19 among people suffering from respiratory conditions such as asthma or chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD), warns a study. Researchers from the University of Cincinnati in the US found that a one-unit increase in particulate matter […]

London, April 14 (IANS) British drugmaker AstraZeneca on Wednesday said its drug Tagrisso has been approved in China for treatment of some patients with early stage lung cancer. China’s National Medical Products Administration (NMPA) approved the drug as an adjuvant therapy for early-stage lung cancer patients with a mutation of the EGFR gene, AstraZeneca said. […]

London, April 14 (IANS) Machine Learning (ML) can be used to find effective testing methods during epidemic outbreaks, thereby helping to better control the outbreaks, a new study said. ML is a type of Artificial Intelligence and can be described as a mathematical model where computers are trained to learn to see connections and solve […]

New York, April 14 (IANS) Johnson and Johnson (J&J) has decided to delay the roll out of its Covid-19 vaccine in Europe after federal health agencies in the US recommended a pause in the use of the jab in the country. The US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) and the Centres for Disease Control and […]

New York, April 14 (IANS) Coronavirus’ viral outbreaks can be prevented if at least 60 per cent of people start wearing masks, and maintain social distancing, according to a study.A “Neither social distancing nor mask wearing alone are likely sufficient to halt the spread of Covid-19, unless almost the entire population adheres to the single […]

New York, April 13 (IANS) A new research into the lingering impact of the Covid-19 pandemic has revealed correlations to six unhealthy eating behaviours. The study found six key themes of eating behaviour changes — mindless eating and snacking; increased food consumption; generalized decrease in appetite or dietary intake; eating to cope; pandemic-related reductions in […]

Toronto, April 13 (IANS) Common medications used to treat hypertension (high blood pressure) may adversely raise the risk of skin cancers in people aged 66 and above, claims a new study. Long-term intake of antihypertensive medications called thiazide diuretics, including hydrochlorothiazide, are linked with higher rates of non-melanoma and melanoma — the two major types […]

New York, April 12 (IANS) A Q-tip cotton swab inserted into your nose to gauge the presence of Covid-19 infections is a pain and not a pleasant experience. Now, that can soon become history with a new swab made of thin, hairlike structures may be easy not only on the nose but also for faster […]

London, April 12 (IANS) Patients treated with antipsychotic drugs have a lower risk of becoming infected or suffer a milder form of SARS-CoV-2 — the virus causing Covid-19 — if they get infected, according to a study. People with severe mental disorders have been identified as a high-risk group for a worse outcome in Covid-19 […]

New York, April 10 (IANS) Psychosocial stress — typically resulting from difficulty coping with challenging environments — may work synergistically to put women at higher risk of developing coronary heart disease, a new study suggests. The findings indicate that the effects of job strain and social strain — the negative aspect of social relationships — […]

Toronto, April 10 (IANS) A team of researchers has found that children may not be as infectious in spreading SARS-CoV-2, the virus which causes Covid-19, to other people as previously thought. According to the researchers, including Jared Bullard from the University of Manitoba in Canada, the findings have important public health and clinical implications. “If […]

New York, April 10 (IANS) Pharmaceutical companies Pfizer and BioNTech have asked the US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) to expand the Emergency Use Authorization (EUA) for its Covid-19 vaccine to include children ages 12 to 15. The request to expand emergency use comes just days after Pfizer released data demonstrating its vaccine was 100 […]

New York, April 10 (IANS) Older adults who received positive airway pressure therapy prescribed for obstructive sleep apnea may be less likely to develop Alzheimer’s disease and other kinds of dementia, new research suggests. Obstructive sleep apnea (OSA) is a condition in which the upper airway collapses repeatedly throughout the night, preventing normal breathing during […]

New York, April 9 (IANS) Exercise and a healthy diet in childhood leads to adults with bigger brains and lower levels of anxiety, a new study suggests. The mouse-model study determined that early-life exercise generally reduced anxious behaviors in adults. It also led to an increase in adult muscle and brain mass. “During the Covid-19 […]

New York, April 9 (IANS) Researchers have discovered a surprising response in lung cells infected with the SARS-CoV-2 virus, which might explain why the disease is so difficult to treat. The study, published in the journal Science Immunology, found that a biochemical pathway, known as the immune complement system, is triggered in lung cells by […]

Berlin, April 9 (IANS) Preschool and school children in Germany have been infected with SARS-CoV-2, the virus that causes Covid-19, three to four times more than reported via PCR testing during the second wave, a study has revealed. Preschool children showed an antibody frequency of 5.6 per cent from October 2020 to February 2021. Among […]

New York, April 9 (IANS) US scientists have found that transposons, also known as jumping genes, can protect against certain blood cancers and help develop new therapeutic targets. Transposons are DNA sequences that can move, or jump, from one location in the genome to another when activated. These “jumping” genes are a source of genetic […]

New Delhi, April 8 (IANS) Doctors at the Fortis Hospital in Shalimar Bagh here have successfully removed a 37.4 centimetre spinal tumour, the world’s largest such tumour, from a 22-year-old woman. The largest spinal ependymoma tumour recorded, till date, was measured at 28 cm. The patient approached the Fortis doctors after unsuccessful treatment with medicines […]

New York, April 8 (IANS) US researchers have found that an oral drug can be effective in stopping tumours from growing. The team from the University of Colorado Cancer Center found that slowing down NLRP3 can reduce inflammation and curb tumour growth and progression. “NLRP3 is a member of a larger family that is involved […]

Washington, April 6 (IANS) Maintaining a healthy body weight and increasing HDL or ‘good’ cholesterol levels can help lower the risk of Covid-19 infections, claim researchers in a new study. Previous studies showed that people with Type-2 diabetes and a high body mass index are at a greater risk of experiencing hospitalisations and other severe […]

New York, April 6 (IANS) Emergency medical service (EMS) workers are three times more at risk of mental health problems such as depression and post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) compared to the general population, according to a new study. The findings showed that each day EMS workers experience a diverse array of occupational stressors — routine […]

London, April 6 (IANS) Simple foetal heartbeat monitoring is still the best method for determining whether a baby is in distress during delivery and can reduce 30 per cent unnecessary caesareans, suggests a study. Caesarean delivery is the most common surgical procedure worldwide, performed to expedite birth and avoid neonatal complications. However, the procedures carry […]

New York, April 6 (IANS) Insomnia — a sleep disorder — is likely to increase suicidal thoughts and actions, as well as anxiety and depression in people with schizophrenia, finds a new study. Insomniacs have trouble falling and/or staying asleep. It is a common problem among patients with schizophrenia — a mental disorder where people […]

London, April 5 (IANS) A novel breast cancer treatment that takes just five minutes instead of the current two and a half hours has been launched across the UK by the National Health Service (NHS) England. The injection called Phesgo will be offered to eligible patients with HER2-positive breast cancer, undergoing chemotherapy. It takes as […]

Washington, April 5 (IANS) The ability to control your own behaviour, known as executive function, develops with many influences from outside the mind, suggests a new theory. The theory, detailed in the journal Perspectives on Psychological Science, draws on dynamic systems theory which originated in mathematics and physics and has been used to describe complex […]

Tokyo, April 5 (IANS) A diet low on sugar may help keep our muscles healthier for longer, suggests a study. Healthy muscles are an important part of a healthy life. With the wear and tear of everyday use, our muscles continuously repair themselves to keep them in top condition. Researchers from Tokyo Metropolitan University in […]

Jerusalem, April 5 (IANS) A team of researchers has identified a set of genes that can tell whether people are heading towards healthy ageing or not. Accumulation of unrepaired DNA damage has been one of the main causes of ageing. These can also lead to neurodegenerative diseases such as Parkinson’s and Alzheimer’s. The study, published […]

New York, April 4 (IANS) Exposure to antibiotics in utero and infancy can lead to an irreversible loss of regulatory T-cells in the colon, a valuable component of the immune system’s response toward allergens in later life, after only six months, finds a new research. T cell is a type of white blood cell that […]

London, April 3 (IANS) UK scientists have discovered a rare genetic disease, which causes delays in intellectual development and leads to early onset of cataracts, in children. The condition is likely to affect one in 17 kids, however it is so new that it doesn’t have a name yet, stated the research team from the […]

New York, April 3 (IANS) High intake of sugar-sweetened beverages during adolescence can affect brain development and cause impairments in learning and memory in adulthood, shows a study conducted on rodents. While previous research linked high-sugar diets with obesity and heart disease and even impaired memory function, less is known about its effects on mental […]

New York, April 3 (IANS) A team of researchers has identified nine potential new Covid-19 treatments, including three, that were already approved by the US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) for treating other diseases. The study, published in the journal Cell Reports, screened thousands of existing drugs and drug-like molecules for their ability to inhibit […]

New York, April 2 (IANS) Researchers have identified 13 new rare genomic variants associated with Alzheimer’s disease in a first-of-its-kind human genome study. The lesser-known gene mutations may hold critical information about the biology of the disease and can lead to the development of new drugs for the devastating neurological condition, according to researchers from […]

New York, April 2 (IANS) The highly contagious SARS-CoV-2 variant — B117 variant — silently spread across 15 countries by mid-November 2020, found a new study underlining the significance of increasing laboratory surveillance. The B117 variant, which has been more lethal than the original coronavirus strain, was first discovered in early December 2020 in the […]

New York, March 31 (IANS) The UK variant of coronavirus, known as B.1.1.7, is quickly on its way to becoming the dominant variant of the virus in the US, say researchers. The findings, published in the journal Cell, suggest that future Covid-19 case numbers and mortality rates in the US will be higher than would […]

New York, March 30 (IANS) Restricting excessive consumption of added sugars may represent an early and important target by which non-alcoholic fatty-liver disease (NAFLD) risk can be reduced among children, said researchers. The study, published recently in the journal Pediatric Obesity, indicated that NAFLD is associated with both a lack of exercise, and excessive consumption […]

New York, March 29 (IANS) Adults with periodontitis, a severe gum infection, may be significantly more likely to have higher blood pressure (BP) compared to individuals who had healthy gums, a new study revealed. The findings, published in the journal Hypertension, indicate that diagnosis of gum disease was associated with higher odds of hypertension, independent […]

New York, March 29 (IANS) Coffee pulp, a waste product of coffee production, could be used to speed up tropical forest recovery on post agricultural land, suggests a new study. In the study published in the journal ‘Ecological Solutions and Evidence’, the team spread 30 dump truck loads of coffee pulp on a 35-40m area […]

New York, March 28 (IANS) Should you take fish oil? It depends on your genotype, say researchers as they have found that taking fish oil only provides health benefits if you have the right genetic makeup. The study, published in the journal PLOS Genetics, focused on fish oil (and the Omega-3 fatty acids it contains) […]

New York, March 28 (IANS) A food preservative used to prolong the shelf life of Pop-Tarts, Rice Krispies Treats, Cheez-Its and almost 1,250 other popular processed foods may harm the immune system, a new study suggests. The findings showed that the preservative tert-butylhydroquinone, or TBHQ, has been found to harm the immune system both in […]

New York, March 28 (IANS) Ever thought how different are men and women’s brains? Hardly at all, say researchers. The findings, published in the Neuroscience and Biobehavioral Reviews, indicate that size is the only clear-cut difference between male and female brains. Women’s brains are about 11 per cent smaller than men’s, in proportion to their […]

New York, March 28 (IANS) Pregnant women who consumed caffeine as little as half a cup of coffee a day on an average had slightly smaller babies than pregnant women who did not consume caffeinated beverages, a new study revealed. The study found corresponding reductions in size and lean body mass for infants whose mothers […]

London, March 28 (IANS) Patients with lupus are more likely to have metabolic syndrome and insulin resistance — both factors linked to heart disease — if they have lower vitamin D levels, a new study reveals. Lupus is an uncommon incurable immune system illness, more common in women, where the immune system is overactive, causing […]

New York, March 28 (IANS) Bariatric surgery can significantly reduce the risk of cancer in individuals with severe obesity and nonalcoholic fatty liver disease (NAFLD), say researchers, including an Indian-origin. In addition to an overall reduction in cancer risk for obese individuals, the findings indicate that bariatric surgery was associated with significant risk reductions in […]

Sydney, March 27 (IANS) Failed your New Year resolution again? Join the club as a new research suggests that despite having the best intentions, two thirds of participants gave up on their New Year resolutions within the first month. The study also revealed that approximately half the people surveyed had the same, or nearly the […]

New York, March 27 (IANS) A team of researchers has identified the most toxic proteins made by SARS-COV-2 — the virus that causes Covid-19 — and then used an FDA-approved cancer drug to blunt the viral protein’s detrimental effects. In their experiments in fruit flies and human cell lines, the team discovered the cell process […]

Tokyo, March 26 (IANS) Increased allergic reactions may be tied to the corticotropin-releasing stress hormone (CRH), suggests a new study. The hormone is the main element that drives the body’s response to stress. It is also present in diseases that cause inflammation. The study, published in the International Journal of Molecular Sciences, suggests that the […]

New York, March 26 (IANS) Researchers are working to develop a new screening technique that’s more than 300 times as effective at detecting a biomarker for diseases like cancer than current methods. The technique, published in the Journal of the American Chemical Society, uses nanoparticles with nickel-rich cores and platinum-rich shells to increase the sensitivity […]

London, March 25 (IANS) As worldwide vaccination programmes are currently on, a team of researchers has presented a compound that might provide a basis for the development of drugs against Covid-19. The researchers, including Jasmin Mecinovic from the University of Southern Denmark, said the idea is to prevent the virus from entering the body’s cells. […]

New York, March 25 (IANS) News coverage of expert scientific evidence on vaccine safety may increase public acceptance of vaccines, but at the same time, the positive effect is diminished when the expert message is juxtaposed with a personal narrative about the real side-effects, a new research has found. “We often wondered about stories of […]

New York, March 25 (IANS) A team of researchers has found that three commonly used antiviral and antimalarial drugs are effective in vitro at preventing replication of SARS-CoV-2, the virus that causes Covid-19. The study, published in the journal ACS Omega, looked at three antiviral drugs that have proven effective against Ebola and the Marburg […]

New York, March 23 (IANS) A team of researchers have showed that consuming a 25 gram serving of processed meat a day can be associated with a 44 per cent increased risk of developing dementia, while unprocessed meat was linked to lesser chances of it. The findings, published in the American Journal of Clinical Nutrition, […]

Toronto, March 21 (IANS) A lifestyle intervention targeting women with obesity and infertility is more effective in increasing the pregnancy rate compared with fertility treatments, a new study suggests. The study, presented virtually at ENDO 2021, showed that the lifestyle intervention, called the Fit-For-Fertility (FFF) programme, is a cost-effective alternative to the usual standard of […]

New York, March 21 (IANS) In a finding that could bring huge relief to parents, researchers have found that wearing masks, maintaining social distancing and frequent hand-washing have kept in-school Covid-19 transmission low. The pilot study, conducted in the US state of Missouri, was aimed at identifying ways to keep elementary and secondary schools open […]

New York, March 21 (IANS) Parents, take note. Children with poorly controlled Type-1 diabetes are at 10 times higher risk of Covid-19-related complications and death compared to those with well-controlled diabetes, say researchers, including an Indian-origin. The study, presented virtually at ENDO 2021, showed that in children with hemoglobin — A1c — levels higher than […]

London, March 21 (IANS) A team of researchers has showed that some patients with moderate to severe Covid-19 seem to experience inflammation of the thyroid gland that is different from thyroid inflammation caused by other viruses. The study, presented virtually at ENDO 2021, indicated that one-third of the participants still had signs of thyroid inflammation […]

By Vivek Singh ChauhanNew Delhi, March 21 (IANS) As India once again witnesses a surge in Covid-19 caseloads, health experts on Sunday warned people, especially those who have recovered from the deadly disease, to be extra careful as it is still uncertain how long someone is protected from getting reinfected. Various studies have shown people […]

London, March 20 (IANS) A team of researchers have found that immediate angiography, rather than the standard computed tomography (CT scan), reduces stroke treatment time and is linked to improved recovery. The study showed that at 90 days post-stroke, angiography patients are more likely to show a one-point improvement on the six-point scale that measures […]

Toronto, March 20 (IANS) Infection with severe acute respiratory syndrome SARS-CoV-2 in pregnancy is associated with preeclampsia, stillbirth, preterm birth and other adverse outcomes, finds a new study. The study, published in the Canadian Medical Association Journal, found double the risk of preterm birth and a 50 per cent increased risk of cesarean delivery in […]

Toronto, March 20 (IANS) Roughly three in every five Canadian adults aged 45 to 85 have been exposed to childhood abuse, neglect, intimate partner violence or other household adversity, say researchers, including an Indian-origin. The research, published in CMAJ Open, showed that more than one in four adults reported exposure to physical abuse, and one […]

New York, March 20 (IANS) Some people report feeling no stress at all, but there may be downsides to this feeling of feeling always super-charged, say researchers. The study showed that people who reported experiencing no stress were more likely to experience better daily well-being and fewer chronic health conditions. However, they were also more […]

New York, March 18 (IANS) A team of researchers has shown that the Covid-19 pandemic has impacted people’s mental health globally. The study indicated that the global prevalence of both depression and anxiety during the Covid-19 pandemic were 24 per cent and 21 per cent, respectively. “Our research found an elevated global prevalence of these […]

New York, March 18 (IANS) About 35 per cent of Americans with a cancer history had an elevated risk of cardiovascular disease in the next decade, compared with about 23 per cent of those who didn’t have cancer, a new study suggests. Based on a risk calculator that estimates a person’s 10-year chances of developing […]

New York, March 17 (IANS) If you feel tired while working in the office, chat with a colleague or have a snack as it might help you bounce back from morning fatigue and boost your productivity, say researchers. The findings, published in the Journal of Applied Psychology, indicated that taking “microbreaks” helped the study participants […]

New York, March 17 (IANS) A new study has revealed that the Covid-19 pandemic has increased pregnancy stress for expectant mothers as well as postpartum women in the US. The findings indicated that one of their biggest concerns is their baby contracting the disease. Some women expressed fears that simply going to the hospital to […]

New Delhi, March 16 (IANS) Researchers have recently developed a molecular sensor which can identify cancer drugs by detecting how such chemicals modify microtubules inside living cells, said the Ministry of Science and Technology on Tuesday. Microtubules are part of the cytoskeleton, a structural network within the cell’s cytoplasm, and they alter in response to […]

New York, March 16 (IANS) Nearly everyone who got their first dose of a two-shot Covid-19 vaccine got their second dose within the recommended window in the US, according to new data from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC). According to a report in The Verge, during the first two months of the […]

Washington, March 15 (IANS) Doctors play a very key role in vaccine adoption during a pandemic as a new study has found that people who talk with their physicians are more likely to get the jab. The findings published in the journal Health Communication are based on evidence collected during the “swine flu,” which was […]

London, March 14 (IANS) A team of researchers has found that the virus SARS-CoV-2 has jumped from bats to humans without much change. The study, published in the journal PLOS Biology, showed that since December 2019 and for the first 11 months of the SARS-CoV-2 pandemic, there has been very little “important” genetic change observed […]

Singapore, March 14 (IANS) A team of researchers has developed a CRISPR-based gene editor, C-to-G Base Editor (CGBE), to correct mutations that cause genetic disorders. One in seventeen people in the world suffers from some type of genetic disorder. “The CGBE gene editor is a ground-breaking invention that for the first time, directly converts C […]

New Delhi, March 14 (IANS) Using gamma oryzanol — a powerful antioxidant — in supplement form on Covid-19 patients with obesity can significantly prevent cytokine storm in them and thereby safeguard them from negative clinical outcomes, health experts said on Sunday. The findings suggest that rice bran supplement containing natural compounds as gamma oryzanol can […]

New York, March 14 (IANS) A team of researchers has found a visual correlation between the severity of Covid-19 in the lungs using CT scans and the severity of effects on patient’s brains, using MRI scans. The study showed that by looking at lung CT scans of patients diagnosed with Covid-19, physicians may be able […]

Moscow, March 13 (IANS) Men take note. If you are experiencing vital exhaustion then you are more likely to have a heart attack, says a new study. The study indicated that the risk of a myocardial infarction linked with exhaustion was particularly pronounced in never married, divorced and widowed men. “Vital exhaustion refers to excessive […]

New York, March 13 (IANS) Neutralizing antibodies induced by the Pfizer and Moderna Covid-19 vaccines were significantly less effective against the SARS-CoV-2 variants first described in Brazil/Japan and South Africa, say researchers. The team used their experience measuring HIV neutralizing antibodies to create similar assays for Covid-19, comparing how well the antibodies worked against the […]

Geneva, March 12 (IANS) As several European countries temporarily suspended the rollout of AstraZeneca’s Covid-19 vaccine over fears of blood clots, the World Health Organization (WHO) on Friday backed the vaccine saying there is no reason to stop using it. “AstraZeneca is an excellent vaccine, as are the other vaccines that are being used,” Margaret […]

London, March 12 (IANS) People who experienced head injuries in their 50s or younger score lower than expected on cognitive tests at age 70, a new study suggests. The findings of the study indicated that head injuries did not appear to contribute to brain damage characteristic of Alzheimer’s disease, but might make people more vulnerable […]

New York, March 12 (IANS) Pfizer-BioNtech’s Covid-19 vaccine offers at least 97 per cent effectiveness in symptomatic Covid-19 cases, according to real world data published by the pharma company. The analysis, based on real world data gathered by the Israel Ministry of Health, also found the vaccine’s effectiveness at 94 per cent against asymptomatic SARS-CoV-2 […]

New York, March 12 (IANS) If you have lower levels of stress, there are chances that you will consume lesser fast food, finds a new study. When the researchers assessed the potential role of stress as a mediator, the indirect effect of the intervention — reducing participants’ perceived stress — was associated with less consumption […]

New York, March 12 (IANS) Older adults with the eye disease retinopathy are at increased risk of having a stroke, as well as dementia, a new study suggests. The study, to be presented at the International Stroke Conference 2021, indicated that compared with participants not diagnosed with retinopathy, those with retinopathy were more than twice […]

Geneva, March 11 (IANS) One in three women, around 736 million, are subjected to physical or sexual violence by an intimate partner or sexual violence from a non-partner in their lifetime, says a World Health Organisation (WHO) report. According to the report, this violence starts early — one in four young women (aged between 15-24 […]

London, March 11 (IANS) The Kent variant of Covid-19 — B.1.1.7 — that swept across the UK last year before spreading worldwide, is associated with a significantly higher mortality rate, suggests a research. The study, published in the British Medical Journal, indicated that the Kent variant is between 30 and 100 per cent more deadly […]

Bengaluru, March 10 (IANS) Pharmaceutical company AstraZeneca India on Wednesday announced that it has received marketing approval for Tagrisso (Osimertinib) for adjuvant treatment after complete tumour resection in patients with non-small cell lung cancer (NSCLC), whose tumours have epidermal growth factor receptor (EGFR) mutations. Osimertinib, a once daily oral pill, when given to patients of […]

By Vivek Singh ChauhanNew Delhi, March 10 (IANS) Smoking cigarettes is not merely just associated with different types of cancers or heart diseases but it can also affect your mental health, experts warned on Wednesday. The health experts emphasized that people think smoking helps in relieving stress and anxiety, however, what they do not know […]

Chennai, March 10 (IANS) A team of researchers at the Indian Institute of Technology (IIT) Madras has found energy deficiency in certain cells in the human brain to be a major cause for Parkinson’s disease, a neurodegenerative disorder. According to the team, it is known that Parkinson’s disease is caused by the loss of dopaminergic […]

New Delhi, March 10 (IANS) An Apple-led study has validated womens experiences of a wide range of menstrual cycle symptoms, including some that are less commonly known or discussed, that will help destigmatise menstrual symptoms. The Apple Women’s Health Study team at Harvard T.H. Chan School of Public Health on Wednesday released a preliminary study […]

San Francisco, March 8 (IANS) Several Google employees have said that the company allegedly suggested them to go for mental health counselling or apply leave when they complained about racism or sexual harassment at workplace, the media reported. According to NBC News, Google’s human resources (HR) department encouraged them to take mental health leave, even […]

Sydney, March 7 (IANS) Managing single risk factors like blood pressure rather than looking at overall risk may be wasting scarce resources in countries where cardiovascular disease (CVD) is on the rise, a new study finds. Researchers looked at country-specific levels of CVD, associations with socio-demographic factors and whether WHO guidelines on the use of […]

London, March 7 (IANS) People consuming vegan diet may have poorer bone health, suggested a new study. In a new study, the bone health of vegans as well as people following a mixed-food diet was determined with an ultrasound measurement of the heel bone. The findings showed that people following a vegan diet had lower […]

New York, March 6 (IANS) Fine particles in wildfire smoke can be several times more harmful to human respiratory health than particulate matter from other sources such as car exhaust, say researchers. While this distinction has been previously identified in laboratory experiments, the new study, published in the journal Nature Communications, confirms it at the […]

Toronto, March 5 (IANS) Higher life satisfaction is associated with better physical, psychological and behavioural health, say researchers. The research found that higher life satisfaction is linked to 21 positive health and well-being outcomes, including a 26 per cent reduced risk of mortality, a 46 per cent reduced risk of depression, a 25 per cent […]

New York, March 5 (IANS) A smoking cessation drug — cytisine — may help treat Parkinson’s disease or stop its progression in women, say researchers, including an Indian-origin. The study, published in the Journal of Neurochemistry, showed that, in an animal-based model, the drug reduces the loss of dopamine neurons in females, which indicates it […]

Guwahati, March 4 (IANS) A team of researchers from the Indian Institute of Technology (IIT) Guwahati has designed an automated Artificial Intelligence (AI)-based system to detect colorectal cancer using colonoscopy images. Colorectal cancer is the third most common type of cancer among men and women in India, but if detected early it can be cured. […]

Sydney, March 4 (IANS) A team of researchers suggests that one dose of the Pfizer-BioNTech vaccine could be sufficient in providing a robust immune response 11 days after inoculation against severe acute respiratory syndrome (SARS-CoV-2). According to the researchers, including Heidi E. Drummer from Monash University in Australia, the second ‘booster’ dose of the vaccine […]

New York, March 3 (IANS) People with kidney stones may be at risk of osteoporosis or bone fracture, says a new study. The study, published in the Journal of Bone and Mineral Research, found that approximately one-quarter of individuals with kidney stones had a diagnosis of osteoporosis or bone fracture around the time of their […]

New York, March 3 (IANS) School-based dental programme may reduce cavities, says a new study. The findings published in the Journal of the American Dental Association, showed that after six visits, the prevalence of untreated cavities decreased by more than 50 per cent. “The widespread implementation of oral health programs in schools could increase the […]

New York, Feb 28 (IANS) A team of researchers has discovered one reason that likely makes SARS-CoV-2, the virus that causes Covid-19, so much more infectious than SARS-CoV-1, which caused the 2003 SARS outbreak. The coronaviruses that cause SARS and Covid-19 have spike proteins that move into ‘active’ and ‘inactive’ positions, and the study indicates […]

London, Feb 28 (IANS) Researchers have identified a range of genes that are linked to both elevated levels of body fat, as well as offering protection from some of the negative health impacts of obesity. According to the researchers, people living with obesity tend to have unhealthy glucose and lipid levels in their blood, as […]

By Vivek Singh ChauhanNew Delhi, Feb 28 (IANS) As millions across the nation gear up for the festival of colours on March 29, health experts on Sunday warned that Holi can become a “super spreader” if people flout all the Covid-19 rules, amid wild celebrations. The warning comes at a time when Maharashtra, Punjab, Gujarat, […]

New York, Feb 27 (IANS) Aerobic exercise may help slow memory loss for older adults living with Alzheimer’s dementia, says a new research. The findings indicates that a six-month aerobic exercise intervention significantly reduced cognitive decline in comparison to the natural course of changes for Alzheimer’s dementia. However, the researchers didn’t find a superior effect […]

New York, Feb 27 (IANS) Researchers have discovered a slimy strategy used by bacteria to defeat antibiotics and other drugs used to combat infections afflicting people with cystic fibrosis. Cystic fibrosis is a life-threatening disease that causes persistent lung infections and limits a person’s ability to breathe over time. A common strain of bacteria, Pseudomonas […]

New York, Feb 27 (IANS) Researchers have reported that a series of biomarkers, or biological signals, associated with white blood cell activation and obesity can predict severe outcomes in Covid-19 patients. The findings, published in the journal Blood Advances, indicated that five proteins (resistin, lipocalin-2, HGF, IL-8, and G-CSF) that are associated with neutrophils, a […]

New York, Feb 27 (IANS) Researchers, including an Indian-origin, have developed two novel calculators for predicting which patients admitted to the hospital with Covid-19 are at greatest risk of requiring mechanical ventilation or in-hospital death. The findings, published in the journal EClinicalMedicine, indicates that these models could enable clinicians to better stratify risk in Covid-infected […]

London, Feb 26 (IANS) After analysing the genetic characteristics that determine the size of good cholesterol particles, a team of researchers has demonstrated that not all good cholesterol is healthy. The findings indicate that people with large high-density lipoprotein (HDL) particles have an increased risk of myocardial infarction, while only small HDL particles are actually […]

New York, Feb 26 (IANS) Staying at home due to the Covid-19 pandemic had positive effects on the health and well-being of many residents in the US, a new survey reveals. According to the researchers, despite a shutdown of gyms and movement restrictions on non-essential activities, residents increased their fitness activity and closely monitored their […]

Chennai, Feb 25 (IANS) Indian Institute of Technology (IIT) Madras researchers have identified a sustainable and high-yielding alternative source for the anti-cancer drug Camptothecin. At present, this drug is sourced from Chinese and Indian tree species, which are now critically endangered due to extensive over-harvesting to meet the market demand. This novel microbial fermentation process […]

New York, Feb 25 (IANS) US-based drugmaker Moderna said that it has completed manufacturing of clinical trial material for its variant-specific vaccine candidate against the SARS-CoV-2 variant known as B.1.351 — first identified in the Republic of South Africa. The company has shipped doses to the National Institutes of Health (NIH) for a Phase 1 […]

New York, Feb 25 (IANS) More US adults reported receiving or planning to receive an influenza vaccination during the 2020-2021 flu season than ever before, a new survey reveals. The survey found that 43.5 per cent of respondents reported having already received a flu vaccination with an additional 13.5 per cent stating they “definitely will […]

New York, Feb 25 (IANS) While Covid-19 related lockdowns may have decreased the spread of a deadly virus, they appear to have created an environment for increased domestic violence, a new study suggests. The study, published in the journal American Behavioral Scientist, indicates that 39 per cent respondents reported having experienced violence in their relationship […]

New York, Feb 24 (IANS) Researchers have developed two new rapid diagnostic tests for Covid-19 — one to detect Covid-19 variants and one to help differentiate from other illnesses that have Covid-like symptoms. According to the findings published in the journal Bioengineering, the technology for both tests uses the cutting-edge CRISPR/Cas9 system. Using commercial reagents, […]

New York, Feb 24 (IANS) Light-intensity physical activity, including gardening, shopping or a casual walk may protect mobility in older women, suggests a new study. The study indicated that women who did not have a mobility disability at the start of the study, and who spent the most amount of time doing light-intensity activities, were […]

New York, Feb 23 (IANS) Antibodies that guard against Covid-19 can transfer from mothers to babies while in the womb, say researchers indicating that vaccinating mother-to-be may also have benefits for their newborns. The study showed that, among the participants, the vast majority of the babies born to women — 78 per cent — had […]

London, Feb 22 (IANS) Pregnant women need to have overall healthy diet, high in fruit and vegetables and low in refined carbohydrates and red and processed meats, said a new study which found links between mother’s low quality diet and higher risk of obesity and excess body fat in children, especially during late-childhood. The research […]

New York, Feb 21 (IANS) Researchers have developed a design-driven process that uses parts from a very different kind of toolkit to build complex genetic circuits for cellular engineering. According to the researchers, one of the most exciting frontiers in medicine is the use of living cells as therapies. Using this approach to treat cancer, […]

New York, Feb 21 (IANS) Researchers have identified that a chromosome instability gene — USP24 — is frequently missing in pediatric patients with neuroblastoma, an aggressive form of childhood cancer. The finding, published in the journal Cancer Research, provides important insight into the development of this disease. “Neuroblastoma is a highly aggressive cancer that nearly […]

London, Feb 21 (IANS) Researchers have estimated that a total of 20.5 million years of life have been lost due to Covid-19 worldwide with an average of 16 years per individual death. The years of life lost rate is the difference between an individual’s age at death and their life expectancy. The life years lost […]

New York, Feb 21 (IANS) Can anyone perceive questions and provide answers in the midst of a vivid dream? It is possible, say researchers. The findings indicate that it is possible for people while dreaming to follow instructions, do simple math, answer yes-or-no questions, or tell the difference between different sensory stimuli. “We found that […]

Madrid, Feb 21 (IANS) Researchers have obtained a highly accurate recreation of human glioblastoma’s features using a novel 3D microscopy analysis. The study, published in the journal Acta Neuropathologica Communications, provides new information to help with the diagnose, by finding therapeutical targets and designing immunotherapeutical strategies. This new analysis of 3D images and quantitative data […]

New York, Feb 20 (IANS) A majority (83 per cent) of students said their mental health had negatively impacted their academic performance in the past month and that two-third of college students are struggling with loneliness and feeling isolated amid the pandemic, according to a new survey. The survey, which involved 33,000 college students in […]

London, Feb 20 (IANS) Nature sanitizes about 41.7 million ton of human waste per year before the liquid enters the groundwater — a service worth about $4.4 billion per year, according to a new study. The study, published in the journal One Earth, estimates that more than 2 million cubic meters of the cities’ human […]

New York, Feb 20 (IANS) A gene linked to unusually long lifespans in humans protects brain stem cells from the harmful effects of stress, according to a new study. According to the researchers, studies of humans who live longer than 100 years have shown that many share an unusual version of a gene called Forkhead […]

London, Feb 20 (IANS) A combination of robust vaccination programmes and strict physical distancing rules could avoid recurring peaks of Covid-19 outbreak without the need to rely on stay-at-home restrictions, according to a new study. The findings, published in the journal Nature Human Behaviour, predicts that in most cities, vaccination programmes and physical distancing combined […]

New York, Feb 19 (IANS) Researchers have uncovered a potential new way to target pancreatic tumours that express high intratumooural interferon signalling (IFN). The team found that high type I IFN signalling is present in a subset of pancreatic tumours and it triggers a decrease in the level of nicotinamide adenine dinucleotide (NAD) and nicotinamide […]

Jerusalem, Feb 19 (IANS) A team of Israeli researchers on Friday showed that Covid-19 infections reduced by 75 per cent after the administration of the first dose of the Pfizer vaccine. The data, published in the peer-reviewed Lancet medical journal, centered on a study of around 9,000 Sheba healthcare workers, around 7,000 of which received […]