Medibulletin Desk
Study finds phentermine is safe for use over a term longer than the currently recommended three months
An inexpensive weight-loss drug approved 60 years ago for only short-term use may be safe and effective for longer-term treatment too.
According to a...
Study shows Alzheimer's patients on epilepsy drugs have twice the risk of pneumonia
People with Alzheimer's disease using epilepsy drugs have twice the risk of pneumonia compared to non-users. This has been revealed by a new study from the University...
New UNICEF report highlights the challenges children in conflict areas face because of lack of clean water
Children under the age of 15 living in countries affected by protracted conflict are, on average, almost three times more likely to die...
Scientists identified new risk genes for osteoporosis using latest data analytical tools
Scientists have identified new risk genes for osteoporosis, the chronic bone-weakening condition that affects millions of people. Knowing the causative genes may later open the door to more...
Study shows babies exposed to pesticides in first year of life have increased risk of autism
Exposure to common agricultural pesticides before birth and in the first year of life is associated with increased risk of autism spectrum disorder (ASD).
A...
Study finds astronauts may develop Herpes infection during the space stint
Astronauts are vulnerable to latent herpes infection when they are in space, a new study has found. Following the study NASA has issued a warning about Herpes in astronauts.
"Latent...
If gestational diabetes in pregnant women remains undiagnosed, there is increased risk of stillbirth
Women who develop diabetes in pregnancy but are not diagnosed are much more likely to experience stillbirth.
The study, led by the University of Leeds and the...
Breastfeeding may help improve heart health of mothers
Studies have long claimed the benefits of breastfeeding for babies, resulting in lower risk for asthma, obesity and Type 2 diabetes and stronger immune systems.
But a new study by researchers at the...
Behavioral therapy alone or in combination with other interventions found to be more effective than pharmacologic therapy for Urinary incontinence
Behavioral therapy, alone or in combination with other interventions, was found to be generally more effective than pharmacologic therapies alone...
Strength training found to reduce the risk of non-alcoholic fatty liver disease and diabetes in obese mice, finds study
Strength training over a short time period can reduce fat stores in the liver. It can also improve blood glucose control...
