Using only alternative medicine for cancer linked to lower survival rate, says study
Aug 13, 2017, at 12:34 am
London, Aug 12 (IBNS): Patients who choose to receive alternative therapy as treatment for curable cancers instead of conventional cancer treatment have a higher risk of death, according to researchers from the Cancer Outcomes, Public Policy and Effectiveness Research (COPPER) Center at Yale School of Medicine and Yale Cancer Center.
Sweet taste, not just calories, dictates metabolic response, says study
Aug 13, 2017, at 12:23 am
London, Aug 12 (IBNS): When sweet taste and calories do not align, the body’s metabolism is fooled, a finding that may help explain the link between artificial sweetener use and diabetes, a new Yale University study has found.
Regular energy drink use linked to later drug use among young adults
Aug 09, 2017, at 10:24 pm
New York, Aug 9 (IBNS): Could young adults who regularly consume highly caffeinated energy drinks be at risk for future substance use?
Protein-rich diet may help soothe inflamed gut, finds study
Aug 08, 2017, at 01:44 am
New York, Aug 7 (IBNS): Immune cells patrol the gut to ensure that harmful microbes hidden in the food we eat don’t sneak into the body.
Natural compound coupled with specific gut microbes may prevent severe flu
Aug 08, 2017, at 01:36 am
New York, Aug 7 (IBNS): Researchers at Washington University School of Medicine in St. Louis have found that a particular gut microbe can prevent severe flu infections in mice, likely by breaking down naturally occurring compounds — called flavonoids — commonly found in foods such as black tea, red wine and blueberries.
Sunglasses distributed to fishermen for protection from UV rays
Aug 07, 2017, at 11:12 pm
Chennai, Aug 7 (IBNS): In a unique initiative of its kind, the India Vision Institute (IVI) and Essilor Vision Foundation have come together to distribute free sunglasses to 150 fishermen from the Chinna Neelangarai community in Chennai on Monday.
Gold specks raise hopes for better cancer treatments, says study
Aug 07, 2017, at 10:49 pm
London, Aug 7 (IBNS): A tiny medical device containing gold specks could boost the effects of cancer medication and reduce its harm, research suggests.
Cases of blindness to rise to 115 million by 2050, finds study
Aug 05, 2017, at 02:14 am
London, Aug 4 (IBNS):The number of cases of blindness is predicted to rise to 115 million by 2050, according to new research published in The Lancet Global Health.
For white middle class, moderate drinking is linked to cognitive health in old age, finds study
Aug 05, 2017, at 02:09 am
London, Aug 4 (IBNS): Older adults who consume alcohol moderately on a regular basis are more likely to live to the age of 85 without dementia or other cognitive impairments than non-drinkers, according to a University of California San Diego School of Medicine-led study.
Aug 03, 2017, at 07:07 pm
New Delhi, Aug 3 (IBNS): Infants who are not breastfed are 15 times more likely to die from pnuemonia and 11 times more likely to die from diarrhoea than children who are exclusively breastfed, said the Union Ministry of Health & Family Welfare in a release on Thursday.
Global blindness to triple by 2050, new research finds
Aug 03, 2017, at 06:43 pm
New Delhi, Aug 3 (IBNS): A new research has stated that the rate of global blindness is set to triple by 2050, thereby affecting an approximate 115 million people.
Philips committed to breastfeeding Awareness in India
Aug 03, 2017, at 03:10 am
New Delhi, Aug 2 (IBNS): Royal Philips, a global leader in health technology, has launched an outreach program to train and empower expecting mothers and families, and train healthcare professionals.
Earth likely to warm more than 2 degrees this century, says study
Aug 03, 2017, at 01:31 am
New York, Aug 2 (IBNS): Warming of the planet by 2 degrees Celsius is often seen as a “tipping point†that people should try to avoid by limiting greenhouse gas emissions.
Zika infections unlikely to be passed by kissing, casual contact, says study
Aug 03, 2017, at 12:55 am
New York, Aug 2 (IBNS): Saliva is no way to pass a Zika virus infection.
Rise in e-cigarettes linked to rise in smokers quitting, say researchers
Aug 03, 2017, at 12:40 am
Auckland, Aug 2 (IBNS): New research studying United States smokers has shown the recent rise in e-cigarette use in that country is getting more smokers quitting, according to Professor Chris Bullen of the University of Auckland.
Dulled taste may prompt more calories on path to obesity
Aug 03, 2017, at 12:32 am
New York, Aug 2 (IBNS): Cornell University food scientists have found that people with a diminished ability to taste food choose sweeter – and likely higher-calorie – fare. This could put people on the path to gaining weight.
Climate change expected to increase premature deaths from air pollution, says study
Aug 03, 2017, at 12:25 am
New York, Aug 2 (IBNS): A new study from the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill estimates that future climate change, if left unaddressed, is expected to cause roughly 60,000 deaths globally in the year 2030 and 260,000 deaths in 2100 due to climate change’s effect on global air pollution.
Survey reveals low rates of initiation of breast feeding within an hour of birth nationally
Aug 02, 2017, at 02:45 am
Kolkata, Aug 1 (IBNS): The National Family Health Survey -4 (2015-16) has revealed low rates of initiation of breastfeeding within one hour of birth nationally, despite increase in the rates of institutional childbirth.
Is it time to drop the ‘complete the course’ message for antibiotics?
Jul 31, 2017, at 03:52 am
London, July 30 (IBNS): Oxford researchers are among a group of infectious disease experts to argue that the advice that patients should complete a course of antibiotics is not supported by evidence and should be dropped.
Mosquito-spread encephalitis found in Wisconsin horses
Jul 30, 2017, at 11:39 pm
Washington, July 30 (IBNS): Two horses who died this week in the Tomah area were infected with eastern equine encephalitis virus, according to the Wisconsin Veterinary Diagnostic Laboratory (WVDL) at the University of Wisconsin–Madison.
Clemson professor’s research tackles contaminated dietary supplements’ impact on athletes
Jul 30, 2017, at 03:43 am
New York, July 29 (IBNS): Contaminated dietary supplements may cause health problems in users and render athletes ineligible to play, according to a Clemson University professor.
Faster-acting antidepressants may finally be within reach
Jul 30, 2017, at 03:42 am
London, July 29 (IBNS): Some activity patterns in the brain can be dangerous, producing persistent dark moods that drain people’s motivation, pleasure, and hope.
GVK MIAL observes World Hepatitis Day 2017
Jul 29, 2017, at 04:52 am
Mumbai, July 28 (IBNS): For the first time in the history of any airport, GVK MIAL, the company that administers Mumbai’s Chhatrapati Shivaji International Airport (CSIA), on Friday observed World Hepatitis Day 2017 by organizing a free check-up camp, a part of its Corporate Social Responsibility initiative.
Vitamin E-deficient embryos are cognitively impaired even after diet improves, says study
Jul 28, 2017, at 11:36 pm
New York, July 28 (IBNS): Zebrafish deficient in vitamin E produce offspring beset by behavioral impairment and metabolic problems, new research at Oregon State University shows.
Bhopal Surgeons have a date with a Roving Robot
Jul 25, 2017, at 10:57 pm
Bhopal, July 24 (IBNS): A da Vinci surgical robot is being taken around to visit 20 Indian cities. Now, on July 24, it makes its way to Bhopal where its impressive minimally invasive precision will be live-demoed to surgeons from different specialties.
Alcohol boosts recall of earlier learning, says study
Jul 25, 2017, at 10:12 pm
London, July 25 (IBNS): Drinking alcohol improves memory for information learned before the drinking episode began, new research suggests.
Second World Congress of Optometry will focus on 'Accessible, quality vision and eye health'
Jul 25, 2017, at 12:35 am
Hyderabad, Jul 24 (IBNS): City of the Nizams, Hyderabad in India, will host the World Congress of Optometry in September this year where experts from various related fields will meet to discuss 'Accessible, quality vision and eye health'.
How physical exercise prevents dementia, finds study
Jul 24, 2017, at 01:22 am
Frankfurt, July 23 (IBNS): Numerous studies have shown that physical exercise seems beneficial in the prevention of cognitive impairment and dementia in old age.
Depression changes brain structure, study suggests
Jul 22, 2017, at 10:19 pm
London, July 22 (IBNS): Changes in the brain’s structure that could be the result of depression have been identified in a major scanning study.
Jul 22, 2017, at 02:34 am
New Delhi, July 21 (IBNS): The Ministry of AYUSH is mandated to promote and propagate AYUSH systems of medicine across the globe.