Health

A surprising link between constipation and kidney decline led researchers to test lubiprostone, revealing that it can protect kidney function.

Reducing the time spent on social media for a week improved symptoms of anxiety, depression and insomnia in young adults, says a new study

Published by Bloomsbury India, the book is scheduled to hit stands on December 9

Scientists have discovered new anti-ageing compounds produced by a little-studied blood bacterium, opening up promising avenues for future skin-rejuvenation therapies.

When two people work on a shared task, they process information alike, a new study revealed.

A new study led by researchers at University College London (UCL) shows that chronic exposure to toxic air can significantly diminish the health benefits of regular physical activity.

Researchers have directly observed Floquet effects in graphene for the first time, settling a long-running scientific debate.

The findings of a study published in The Lancet show that in the past two decades, there’s been a 40-fold increase in spending on junk food, reflecting a rise in obesity among children and adults

Districts highly vulnerable to climate change consistently underperform on achieving health targets, such as stunting and problems accessing healthcare

Obesity cannot be simplified to ‘eat less, move more’. It has been officially declared by the American Medical Association as a chronic, relapsing, multifactorial biological disease, influenced by genetics, hormones and environment

India faces a significant health and economic challenge due to rising obesity. The TBI report highlights the need for preventative measures, including food regulation, digital health screening, incentives for healthy behavior, and affordable anti-obesity drugs, to combat the issue and mitigate economic impact.

Scientists discovered that more muscle and less hidden abdominal fat are linked to a younger biological brain age.

The report published by Tony Blair Institute for Global Change points out that obesity and associated long-term conditions lead to higher rates of premature mortality, absenteeism and presenteeism

A research team has found that specific immune cells can connect with muscle fibres in a lightning-fast, neuron-like way to promote healing.

Findings published in the journal Nature Mental Health ‘may help explain why boys and girls often follow different paths toward substance use and addiction’

Increases risk of premature delivery, study finds

A first-of-its-kind trial is testing adult stem cell transplants for advanced dry macular degeneration. Early results show the treatment is safe and can significantly improve vision, even in severely affected patients.

Researchers discovered that raising the protein Sox9 can help the brain's astrocytes clear out toxic plaque buildup linked to Alzheimer's.

The highest average contamination occurred in Khagaria district

New measurements of radio galaxies reveal that the solar system is racing through the universe at over three times the speed predicted by standard cosmology.

The world-famous Madurai Meenakshi Amman Temple attracts thousands of devotees from across the country and abroad every day.

Health officials say the risk to the public remains low, with no signs of human-to-human transmission

Dementia is an ageing-related condition in which one's memory, thought processes and speech are steadily impacted over time

FSSAI ordered states to remove fruit drinks, electrolyte beverages, and energy drinks falsely using 'ORS' labels. The term is reserved for WHO-recommended oral rehydration salts, a medicine. Despite prior warnings, non-compliant products persist. Authorities must enforce the ban and report actions, while protecting genuine ORS products.

Flags widespread lack of awareness about available schemes