Tag: disease
Indian-American Teenager Wins Top Science Prize
Indian-American teenager, Indrani Das, won the top, $250,000 prize in the prestigious Regeneron Science Talent Search competition for her research on treating brain injuries and diseases.....
Your Addiction To Drugs May Cause Tooth Decay
If you are addicted to drugs, you may be at greater risk of developing tooth decay and periodontal disease than people with no substance use disorders, study has showed.....
New Genetic Test For Inherited Diseases Launched
Med Genome, a company into genomics-based research and diagnostics, on Friday announced launch of a novel genetic screening test that could give couples a better understanding of risks in passing on genetic disorders to their children.....
Smoking Causes Glaucoma, Other Eye Diseases: Doctors
As cases of glaucoma show a rising trend in India, opthalmologists blame smoking as one of the major reasons behind it.....
Men! Hit The Gym For Better Bone Health
Engaging in weight-bearing exercises such as resistance training and various types of jumps can help men protect their bone health, suggests new research.....
Exercising 2.5 Hours A Week May Slow Parkinson's
At least 150 minutes of weekly exercise may help people suffering from Parkinson's disease by improving mobility impairment and health-related quality of life, a study has showed.....
10 Minutes Of Vigorous Exercise Will Boost Kids' Heart Health
Encouraging your children to engage in as little as 10 minutes a day in high-intensity physical activity could help them reduce their risk of developing heart problems and metabolic diseases such as diabetes, researchers say. ....
Childhood Brain Tumour Survivor's High Body Fat Ups Stroke Risk
Survivors of childhood brain tumours have more body fat, increasing their risk of stroke, heart disease, type 2 diabetes and early death, research has shown.....
Cutting Salt In Diet May Reduce Night-time Toilet Trips
There is good news for people who need to wake up one or more times during the night to go to the toilet. Researchers have found that simply cutting back on salt intake can reduce such night-time trips. ....
New Blood Test Identifies TB Infections Within Hours
US researchers said they have successfully developed a blood test that can rapidly diagnose and quantitate the severity of active tuberculosis (TB) cases, an important advance against the major global health threat, a media report said. ....
