Monthly Archives: May 2018
Anemia drug help brain development in premature babies
Erythropoietin is used too treat anemia but can also repair and protect vulnerable brains
A chemical commonly used to treat anemia can protect and repair...
Parents of babies in ICU prone to depression, could last up to 6 mnths
Parents with more than one child and with less education more prone to depression while a baby is very sick
Having a sick child is...
Targeting adults key to success of deworming programe
Study by Australian National University found community-based deworming more effective than school programmes that only target kids
The number of children suffering from intestinal worms...
AI could hold answers for India’s manpower scarce health system
Artificial Intelligence is the next healthcare milestone. For India, on the cusp of public health history with National Health Protection Scheme, it holds many...
Trying to get pregnant? Avoid fast food, eat fruits
Study finds eating less fruits and more fast food can reduce your chances of getting pregnant
Eating healthy has many benefits - apparently, it boosts...
Weight loss surgery can negatively impact bone health
A review finds that weight loss surgery can lead to brittle bones
While weight loss surgery is known to have many positive effects, including reversal...
High BP, diabetes in family risk for childhood obesity
Obesity, hypertension and diabetes could affect both early onset and severity of childhood obesity
A family history of metabolic diseases could be a risk factor...
Frequent sauna baths can protect you from stroke
Study finds 4-7 sauna baths a week could reduce stroke chances by 61%
If you are fond of sauna bathing, go for it. It will...
Pakistani study shows Vit D key in malnutrition fight
Vitamin D supplements in malnourished children helped in weight gain, development
Vitamin D supplements improve weight gain and also add to the language and motor...
Cabinet approves WHO protocol for illicit tobacco trade
India is a party to World Health Organization (WHO) Framework Convention on tobacco control (FCTC)
The Union cabinet on Wednesday approved an internationally binding protocol for...
