Monthly Archives: January 2018
Walking in a group may get you closer to your exercise goals
Here's why the group of old uncles taking leisurely rounds of the park can actually be sticking to their exercise regimen better than you
Struggling...
Huge disparities in cancer survival across countries shows Lancet study
Cancer survival is generally increasing, even for some of the more deadly cancers such as liver and lung, according to the largest and most...
Women who breastfeed more are less likely to have hypertension post menopause
Prolonged breastfeeding is associated with lower incidence of children's allergies, celiac disease, obesity, and diabetes mellitus. The effects in the mother however are less...
Kidney donors at higher risk of increased bp and end stage renal disease
Kidney donors are at risk of higher diastolic blood pressure, poorer renal function and end stage renal disease (ESRD), a study by the University...
On fertility treatment? Stick to Mediterranean diet for a baby
Following a "Mediterranean" diet in the six months before assisted reproductive treatment can significantly better chances of becoming pregnant and giving birth to a live...
More than 20% Indians have hypertension, above 6% have diabetes, says Harvard study
Rates of diabetes and hypertension are high among middle-aged and elderly people across all regions and social groups of India, a nationally representative study...
Tata Trusts launches telemedicine network in rural Vijaywada
Tata Trusts on Monday announced a hub-and-spoke Telemedicine Network, covering a population of about 10 lakh people spread over 265 Gram Panchayats in Vijayawada...
Rheumatoid arthritis worsens post menopause, finds study
A recent study published in Rheumatology suggests that women with rheumatoid arthritis suffer a greater decline in physical function following menopause. After studying 8189...
Rs 2K cr allocation for health protection scheme raises hopes for comatose plan
For the first time since the grandiose announcements - first in the 2016 Budget speech and then in prime minister Narendra Modi's Independence Day...
Omega 3 fatty acids from fish are more effective in cancer prevention
If you are a vegetarian, this is not good news
Much as the proponents of vegetarianism would like to believe that there are no nutritional...
