Health News

New device to capture and identify viruses developed

This device, called a VIRRION, has a wide range of possible uses. For farmers, for example, early detection of a virus in the field can save an entire crop.

Dec 25, 2019

People with restricted diets more likely to feel lonely

Across seven studies and controlled experiments, the findings, published in the Journal of Personality and Social Psychology, found that food restrictions predicted loneliness among both children and adults.

Dec 25, 2019

IIT-M finds link between tissue-remodelling enzyme, hypertension

Hypertension, a common disease in India, is associated with remodelling of heart tissues.

Dec 25, 2019

Caffeine may offset health risks of diets high in fat, sugar

Caffeine may offset some of the negative effects of an obesogenic diet by reducing the storage of lipids in fat cells and limiting weight gain and the production of triglycerides, researchers have found.

Dec 24, 2019

Pregnant teens more likely to have poor mental health

Although teenage pregnancy has been declining in Canada over the past few decades, this does not mean that we have solved this social issue.

Dec 24, 2019

Low income countries facing both obesity, malnutrition

Overweight and obesity levels of at least 20 per cent among adults are found in all low-income countries.

Dec 17, 2019

How food that we eat during day impacts our night sleep: Expert reveals

The research found that vegans fared worst of all when it came to sleep quality. They woke up feeling tired -- on an average -- four days a week.

Dec 17, 2019

Here's how E-cigarettes may raise risk of asthma, bronchitis: Study reveals

According to the study, people who used e-cigarettes and smoked tobacco were at an even higher risk of developing chronic lung disease than those who used either product alone.

Dec 16, 2019

Saliva test can detect mouth, throat cancer early

It is paramount that surveillance methods are developed to improve early detection and outcomes.

Dec 14, 2019

Why exercise won't help most women suffering from migraine

"Anxiety sensitivity" refers to one's fear of experiencing anxiety arousal due to harmful physical, cognitive and socially-observable consequences, may be related to physical activity (PA) avoidance in migraine patients.

Dec 13, 2019

Here's how over 9 hours' of sleep may raise stroke risk by 23%

People who took a regular midday nap lasting more than 90 minutes were 25 per cent more likely to later have a stroke than people who took a regular nap lasting from one to 30 minutes.

Dec 13, 2019

Sri Lanka to fight dengue virus with this bacteria

Deputy Director General of the Health Ministry Paba Palihawadana said that a type of bacteria called "Wolbachia" will be released in 25 local townships in Colombo starting February 2020, reports Xinhua news agency.

Dec 13, 2019

Women using Instagram to cope with miscarriage distress: Study

The study found that the content posted by Instagram users included rich descriptions of the medical and physical experiences of miscarriage, and the emotional spectrum of having a miscarriage and coping with those emotions, the social aspect, and family identity.

Dec 12, 2019

TV watching most strongly linked to obesity in kids: Study

Identifying habits linked to overweight and obesity in the early stages of life can help us to define preventive strategies against other conditions, such as cardiovascular and metabolic diseases during adulthood.

Dec 12, 2019

Keto diet may fight against Alzheimer's disease

The idea of keto is to get more calories from protein and fat and less from carbohydrates. You cut back most on the carbs that are easy to digest, like sugar, soda, pastries and white bread.

Dec 11, 2019