Monthly Archives: August 2018
Three more tobacco de-addiction helplines on the anvil
The new helpline will cater to people in vernacular languages
Three more tobacco de-addiction helplines are on the anvil to cater to people in vernacular...
Ahead of manufacture restrictions, Centre assesses oxytocin stocks
States asked to look out for artificial shortage of the life-saving drug
The Union Health Ministry today held a video conference with the States/UTs on...
New diagnostic test for Kawasaki disease relies on genetics
The test looks at gene expression to diagnose the disease
A new blood test to diagnose Kawasaki disease on the basis of gene expression is...
Older people are less apt to recognise their own errors
Study offers new insights into things like how the elderly view their driving skills, or prescription compliance
If dealing with a parent sometimes leaves you...
Expedite new ART centres for HIV+, MPs panel tells health ministry
The committee on petitions on the ministry of health, however appreciated the work done by the ministry
The Parliamentary committee on petitions has asked the...
Hookah smoking as harmful for heart as cigarettes
Study busts claims by hookah bars that it is less hazardous
A new UCLA study has found that just 30 mins of hookah smoking resulted...
Don’t gross out, eating crickets makes the gut healthy
Study in Nature Scientific Reports explores the option of insects as a sustainable protein source for the world
Valerie Stull was 12 when she ate...
Even at low levels air pollution causes changes in heart
British researchers say these are similar to those seen in heart failure patients
As winds from Arabia put paid to the rare days of good...
Fishes such as salmon, cod, hilsa can prevent preterm birth
These species are rich in omega 3 fatty acids
Low concentrations of certain long chain fatty acids--eicosapentaenoic acid and docosahexaenoic acid (EPA+DHA)--may be a strong...
Exposure to smoking makes women stop breast feeding earlier
Study shows women who are exposed to active or passive tobacco smoke at home stop breast feeding earlier
New mothers exposed to cigarette smoke in...
