Science & Health

Mycoplasma pneumonia cases in Japan continue to surge

Cases of mycoplasma pneumonia, a respiratory disease caused by bacteria, have been surging in Japan, hitting a record high for four consecutive weeks as of October 20

Nov 5, 2024

How good sleep habit can boost brain health, ward off Alzheimer's risk

Alzheimer's risk gene fuels inflammation in healthy immune cells in brain: Study

APOE4 protein triggers microglia, healthy brain immune cells, to cause harmful inflammation and misfolded protein clumps in Alzheimer's disease.

Nov 5, 2024

Omega-3 and Omega-6 Intake Linked to Lower Cancer Rates

The discovery that high levels of omega-3 and omega-6 fatty acids may help ward off a variety of cancers has been made by researchers. The study, led by Yuchen Zhang, a doctoral student at the University of Georgia's College of Public Health, analyzed data from more than 250,000 people. Of these, about 30,000 developed some form of cancer over a decade of follow-up.

Nov 5, 2024

History of concussion may raise mental illness risk in women post-childbirth

Women with a history of concussion face a 25 per cent higher risk of having severe mental health issues after childbirth, according to a new study on Monday.

Nov 4, 2024

Prolonged sitting as bad as smoking a daily cigarette pack

Sitting over 8 hours daily can raise health risks even after exercise: Study

A new study showed that being sedentary for over 8.5 hours daily or 60 hours a week while commuting, in office, or at home can make you age faster and raise significant health risks.

Nov 4, 2024

Zomato CEO clarifies over button mushrooms labelled with 'future packing date'

After a food safety regulator's raid at Zomato's Hyperpure warehouse in Hyderabad allegedly found 90 packets of button mushrooms labelled with a "future packing date", the company's CEO Deepinder Goyal on Monday said it was due to a "manual typing error on the vendor's side".

Nov 4, 2024

Delhi pollution: Air quality continues to be in 'poor' category

Hardly implemented firecrackers ban: SC pulls up Delhi govt, police

Remarking that the ban on firecrackers was hardly implemented in the national capital, the Supreme Court on Monday called for an affidavit from the Delhi government and Police Commissioner detailing the steps taken to enforce the same.

Nov 4, 2024

Study links air pollution with infertility in men

Can air pollution lead to obesity?

Poor air quality may not only spike respiratory, cardiac, and mental health issues but can also lead to weight gain and obesity -- a precursor to several diseases, said doctors on Monday, even as the national capital saw worse pollution levels.

Nov 4, 2024

Unraveling the Complex Link Between CKD and Stroke

Kidney problems, particularly Chronic Kidney Disease (CKD), increase the risk of strokes and heart attacks. Patients with metabolic syndrome (MetS) and CKD are more prone to strokes, especially those on dialysis.

Nov 4, 2024

New Delhi: Smoky Haze Engulfs The Yamuna River

Delhi's Air Quality Deteriorates Post-Diwali; AQI Breaches 400

The festive season of Diwali has left a severe impact on Delhi's air quality, with the Air Quality Index (AQI) reading surpassing 400 in multiple parts of the national capital. This alarming figure places the city's air quality in the 'severe' category, a significant deterioration from the previous 'very poor' status.

Nov 4, 2024

Over Rs 1.1 lakh cr spent in free hospitalisation under PM-JAY since 2018: Centre

More than Rs. 1.1 lakh crore has been spent in providing free hospitalisation under the flagship scheme Pradhan Mantri Jan Arogya Yojana (PM-JAY) since its inception in 2018, according to the government data.

Nov 4, 2024

First-ever cell model developed to boost treatment for lip injuries

Swiss scientists have successfully created 3D cell models using lip cells. This achievement, a first in the world, could potentially revolutionize the treatment of lip injuries and infections.

Nov 4, 2024

PGI Chandigarh sets up preventive clinic for heart diseases

Pioneering Preventive Clinic for Heart Health Launched by PGIMER

PGIMER in Chandigarh launched a preventive clinic for heart health, providing guidance and interventions to minimize heart disease risk. The clinic offers comprehensive evaluations covering diet, psychological issues, and physical activity, with personalized advice and interventions.

Nov 3, 2024

How long do you need to quit smoking to lower cardiovascular risk?

Smoking and cardiovascular disease (CVD) risk have a dose-dependent association, with light ex-smokers having a CVD risk similar to that of never-smokers relatively soon after smoking cessation, a new study has revealed.

Nov 3, 2024