New York, Nov 15 (IANS) Consuming high-protein diet, especially meat, may increase the risk for heart failure in women over the age of 50, a study has found.The findings showed that the rate of heart failure for women with higher total…

New York, Nov 15 (IANS) A woman's stress levels during pregnancy can cause changes in the microbiome of the foetus that can lead to anxiety as well as learning difficulty in babies, persisting even into adulthood, researchers say.In the…

New Delhi, Nov 14 (IANS) Women in the corporate sector are less afflicted with diabetes than men, show results of a survey by a health insurance company.Further, the average claims for diabetes-related ailments made by men is almost 13 per…

New York, Nov 14 (IANS) Following a healthy lifestyle can cut in half the probability of a heart attack or similar events even among those at high genetic risk, say researchers, including one of Indian-origin."The basic message of our…

New York, Nov 14 (IANS) Children delivered by cesarean section may be at higher risk of becoming obese compared to children born vaginally, researchers say.Compared to vaginally-delivered children, cesarean-delivered children had 40 per…

New York, Nov 13 (IANS) Infants who are peanut-sensitised or have peanut allergy are not necessarily allergic, suggests a new study."This is a very exciting development for those of us who have been treating an increasing number of…

Tokyo, Nov 13 (IANS) Scientists from Japan have developed a wearable medical device that can help diabetic elderly or overweight people to lose fat and treat type 2 diabetes.The device developed by Kumamoto University affects visceral fat…

New Delhi, Nov 13 (IANS) Expecting mothers should go for pregnancy friendly exercises and should get comfortable maternity gear for working out, says an expert.Yuvraj Randhawa, gym trainer and owner of Health Plus gym (H+), gives an insight…

New York, Nov 13 (IANS) US researchers have found an association with severe and chronic constipation and kidney disease.Constipation is a common condition, and it can have a variety of impacts on health including raising an individuals'…

New York, Nov 12 (IANS) For people with chronic back pain, surgery is more effective in reducing pain that interferes with sexual activity, compared to non-surgical treatment, says a study.?"Sex life is a relevant consideration for the…

New York, Nov 12 (IANS) Refugees fleeing from the war-torn Mediterranean by boat face acute and sometimes fatal cases of pneumonitis, researchers have found, adding that the disease is caused due to the ingestion of fuel.Pneumonitis is the…

London, Nov 12 (IANS) Researchers have identified a bacterial protein that resides on human skin and has the potential to protect individuals from several skin diseases including atopic dermatitis, psoriasis and skin cancer.The skin…

Sydney, Nov 12 (IANS) Regular aerobic exercise, such as brisk walking or cycling, can improve artery health in people with Type-2 diabetes, says a study.Compromised arterial health is an underlying mechanism that promotes the progression of…

London, Nov 11 (IANS) Researchers at the University of Oxford have developed a new, portable breath analyser that could someday help doctors diagnose diabetes without painful pinpricks, needles or other unpleasant methods.Many studies…

New York, Nov 11 (IANS) Individuals who smoke may be nearly twice as likely to develop an abdominal aortic aneurysm -- a deadly condition of the main artery of the body that often turns out to be a silent killer, researchers have…

Tehran, Nov 11 (IANS) A daily dose of probiotics -- live bacteria and yeasts -- that are well-known to be good for the digestive system, can also help improve cognitive functioning in people with Alzheimer's disease, researchers have…

New Delhi, Nov 11 (IANS) With the seventh session of the Conference of the Parties to the WHO Framework Convention on Tobacco Control (FCTC) bringing together delegates from almost every country across the world to India, a team of…

New York, Nov 11 (IANS) Pregnant women who are particularly vulnerable to iron deficiency, may also be at risk if iron is found in excess in their bodies. They are likely to develop gestational diabetes, a study has found.As a strong…

London, Nov 10 (IANS) Women who suffer from urinary incontinence are at a higher risk of it getting worse after childbirth, a study suggests.According to the study, women who have not given birth are less likely to suffer from urinary…

Ottawa, Nov 10 (IANS) Middle-aged adults suffering from arthritis, heart diseases, diabetes and depression are more likely to experience disability and limited involvement in society, a study has found.According to the study, physical and…