Health News

Air pollution behind 3.2 million new diabetes cases worldwide, finds study

Air pollution has contributed to about 3.2 million new cases of diabetes worldwide. Already there are over 30 million diabetic Americans and over 31.7 million diabetic Indians, and this number is expected to double by 2030.

Jul 2, 2018

Will you trust an AI smartphone app to diagnose your illness?

A healthcare company in the UK has developed an AI smartphone app that asks patients about 30 questions regarding pain and symptoms to diagnose the illness.

Jun 29, 2018

A packet of Marlboro cigarettes made by Philip Morris are pictured in this photo illustration

Australia wins WTO approval for plain packaging of cigarettes

In a landmark decision, World Trade Organisation has approved the Australian government's move to allow cigarettes to be sold in plain packages with health warnings, rejecting complaints that it violates international trade policies.

Jun 29, 2018

New friend in sight for Diabetics as AI, radar tech lend a helping hand

Blood sugar levels can now be detected without pricking your finger! Artificial Intelligence and radar devices are being invented to detect blood sugar levels without drawing blood.

Jun 29, 2018

Risk of death by old age reduces as people get older, says new study

Ageing is a topic that has seen much debate through most of human history. A new study has found that human longevity is actually increasing over time.

Jun 29, 2018

If listening to music sends shivers down your spine, you might have a unique brain!

A lump in your throat, or perhaps a tingling sensation on the back of your neck while listening to music means you have a unique brain. Study finds music could be crucial in managing emotions.

Jun 28, 2018

Mindfulness meditation can help with pain tolerance and aid recovery from physical injury

Mindfulness can also be an effective way to treat and recover from injuries, a new study has found.

Jun 27, 2018

Your brain constantly shuffles between 'ignorance is bliss' and 'thirst for knowledge' states

The pursuit of knowledge is a basic feature of human nature, but in issues ranging from health to finance, people sometimes choose to remain ignorant.

Jun 27, 2018

No-fuss tips on eating healthy that fits your budget

Healthy food need not necessarily end up being expensive. Follow the no-fuss tips to being healthy that also fits your budget.

Jun 27, 2018

FDA approves cannabis-based medicine for sale

FDA approves first cannabis-based epilepsy medicine for sale

A medication that treats two rare and devastating forms of epilepsy which contains cannabis has been approved for sale in the US.

Jun 26, 2018

Soon stem cell-based drugs require clinical trials, licenses

Stem cell therapy will not be considered alternative medicine anymore, but be regulated like new pharmaceutical drugs. The new laws strive to strike a balance between spurring research and protecting patients from shady medical practices.

Jun 26, 2018

Four cups of coffee can keep your heart healthy

In the past, several studies have associated the consumption of caffeine with lower risk for coronary heart disease mortality, preferably in aged people.

Jun 22, 2018

Addiction explained: Here's why the brain chooses alcohol over healthier alternatives

Addicts know that their behaviour is harmful, and yet they continue to do so and scientists were able to identify molecular rearrangements in the brain that led to impulsive and sometimes destructive addiction.

Jun 21, 2018

How cancer progresses? New tech can map it real-time

A new tissue-imaging microscope has been developed by Illinois researchers. The system uses precisely tailored pulses of light to simultaneously image with multiple wavelengths.

Jun 21, 2018

Fasting or eating during these hours helps reduce your fat, says study

A recent study has revealed the number of hours you should and the number of hours you shouldn't eat to lose considerable weight. The time-bound eating, say, 16 hours fast and 8 hours feasting, helps in maintaining your blood pressure, it says.

Jun 21, 2018

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Health News

Air pollution behind 3.2 million new diabetes cases worldwide, finds study

Will you trust an AI smartphone app to diagnose your illness?

Australia wins WTO approval for plain packaging of cigarettes

New friend in sight for Diabetics as AI, radar tech lend a helping hand

Risk of death by old age reduces as people get older, says new study

If listening to music sends shivers down your spine, you might have a unique brain!

Mindfulness meditation can help with pain tolerance and aid recovery from physical injury

Your brain constantly shuffles between 'ignorance is bliss' and 'thirst for knowledge' states

No-fuss tips on eating healthy that fits your budget

FDA approves first cannabis-based epilepsy medicine for sale

Soon stem cell-based drugs require clinical trials, licenses

Four cups of coffee can keep your heart healthy

Addiction explained: Here's why the brain chooses alcohol over healthier alternatives

How cancer progresses? New tech can map it real-time

Fasting or eating during these hours helps reduce your fat, says study

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