MediBulletin Bureau
A team of experienced and committed journalists. Working under guidance of Dr. O. P. Choudhury. You can reach us at: bureau@medibulletin.com
Can a healthy diet combat mental illness? Well Researchers say so
In an unusual experiment, James Cook University researchers have found that among Torres Strait Islander people the amount of fish and processed food eaten is related to depression.
The study...
Facts about Acute Flaccid Myelitis from CDC
Acute flaccid myelitis (AFM) is a rare but serious condition. It affects the nervous system, specifically the area of spinal cord called gray matter, which causes the muscles and reflexes in the body...
Weight loss may help lower postmenopausal women's risk of developing high grade breast cancer
In a study of postmenopausal women, participants who lost weight had a lower risk of developing high grade breast cancer than those who maintained or gained...
Planned intermittent fasting over ten months could reverse type 2 diabetes
Planned intermittent fasting may help to reverse type 2 diabetes, suggest doctors writing in the journal BMJ Case Reports.
Three patients in their care, who did this, were able to...
New Lancet Commission report exposes "collective failure" to address mental health needs
A new Lancet Commission report on mental health released today exposes a "collective failure to respond to this global health crisis,".
Unaddressed mental health issues, the report assessed, cause long-lasting and preventable harm to people, communities and...
The results could guide the development of new sportswear in future
New research from the University at Buffalo has, for the first time, identified differences between men and women in their preferences for maintaining comfort both while exercising and in...
Hand hygiene is very important for kids' health. But what they use to clean hands can also make a big difference
Kids normally have a lot of runny noses and sore throats, they keep touching floor and out of reach...
Antioxidants cause malignant melanoma to metastasize fasterFresh research at Sahlgrenska Academy has found that antioxidants can double the rate of melanoma metastasis in mice. The researchers say anti-oxidants like Vitamin E and carotene, present in skin and suntan lotions could...
Following Supreme Court ruling, Aadhar made mandatory for seeking PMJAY benefits for the second timeIn a decision that could affect the long term implementation of the scheme, the National Health Agency has decided that any person who seeks benefits...
Excessive vitamin A consumption may decrease bone thickness, leading to fractures
Consuming too much vitamin A may decrease bone thickness, leading to weak and fracture prone bones, according to a study published in the Journal of Endocrinology.
Why Vitamin A is...
