Health

The Swacch Bharat Mission was launched on October 2 of 2014 and aims to bring an end to open defecation in the entire country by 2019. New Delhi: The World Health Organisation (WHO) has predicted a healthier future for India if the country remains committed to 100 per cent coverage …

A blood type is considered rare if fewer than 1 in 1,000 people have it. A team of doctors, led by Shamee Shastry from Kasturba Medical College (KMC) has identified a rare blood group called ‘pp’ or ‘P null’ phenotype. A blood type is considered rare if fewer than 1 …

The graphene-based electronic tattoo developed by scientists from Tsinghua University in China can be easily transferred onto various surfaces such as the human skin. Chinese scientists have developed skin-like electronic tattoos, that could be used to monitor health parameters such as blood pressure and body temperature in real time. The …

According to the researchers, low concentrations of certain long chain fatty acids may be a strong risk factor for preterm birth. Eating fish or taking a fish oil supplement may reduce the risk of preterm birth among pregnant women with low level of omega-3 fatty acids, a new study has …

Dr Keshav K Singh, a professor of genetics, pathology and environmental health at the University of Alabama at Birmingham, has demonstrated how boosting the function of the mitochondria, the powerhouse of cells, makes wrinkles disappear and restores hair growth. Kaya kalpa, the ancient Indian concept of rejuvenation, is being scientifically …

Moderate cycling for four or more hours per week cut risk for recurrent heart attack by 31 per cent. LONDON: Regular physical activity may reduce the risk of heart attack, even in areas with moderate-to-high levels of traffic pollution, a study claims. “While exercise is known to reduce cardiovascular disease …

An analysis revealed that in Armenia, Indonesia, Jordan, Bangladesh and Nepal more than 50% of pregnant women reported exposure to household secondhand smoke. WASHINGTON: In developing countries around the world especially in Asia, secondhand smoke causes thousands of stillbirths every year. Exposure to secondhand smoke during pregnancy increases the risk …

CT scans are sometimes used to identify conditions associated with an increased tumour risk. LONDON: CT scans, commonly used in medical imaging, may increase the risk of brain tumours, a study has found. The use of computed tomography (CT) scans has increased dramatically over the last two decades. CT scans …

Medicine side effects: In a significant research conclusion, scientists have developed a new technique wherein medicines will target specific needs of patients. Side effects of medicines may soon be a thing of the past. A new technique for precisely targeting molecules within cells is paving the way for safer medicines …

An improvement in cerebral oxygen delivery and neurovascular function might provide a physiological link between oxygen therapy and a reduced risk of dementia. Administering additional oxygen improves the function of the brain’s blood vessels in dementia patients suffering with lung disease, finds a study. Research has shown that individuals with …