Monthly Archives: December 2018
Giving birth increases stroke risk in women by 14%
Study says changes that the body undergoes during pregnancy may have permanent cardiovascular effects
That giving birth is physically taxing anybody who has been through...
Low cost pocket colposcope could be future of cervical cancer screening
Developed by Duke university, the device has now been successfully tested at All India Institute of Medical Sciences
Since the 19th century when J Marion...
Globally one in four people over 25 yrs has significant stroke risk
Latvian women had the world's highest estimated lifetime stroke risk in 2016Globally, one in four people over age 25 has significant stroke risk during...
Babies on milk cereal drinks are at risk of being overweight
Swedish researchers link milk cereal drinks that are very popular in the country, to risk of weight problems in children
Using milk cereal drinks as...
Six months of aerobic exercise can reverse 9 yrs of ageing
Study finds aerobic exercise improves executive functions in older adults
Aerobic exercise may improve thinking skills in older adults with cognitive impairments in just 6...
CDC issues Zika alert for India travel, says disease “endemic”
Zika cases were reported from Rajasthan some time backThe Centers for Disease Control and Prevention in the US have issued an advisory forbidding pregnant...
Children do mature early now, down to their bones
Study by University of Missouri shows that bones of children reach maturity earlier now
Children born in the most recent century have bones that reach...
New HPV discovery could boost cervical cancer treatments
A new enzyme discovered by researchers could lead to the development of new treatments for cervical cancer and other cancers caused by the human...
62 apps, 23 websites shut down for misleading on PMJAY
Junior health minister Anupriya Patel informs Lok Sabha about the status of NDA government's flagship health scheme
Government has closed down 62 fake mobile application...
Craving a bag of chips? Blame it on lack of sleep
Recent studies show more than hormonal effect, lack of sleep can lead to unhealthy food choices
Just one night of lack of sleep can increase...
