Health & Fitness

Israeli researchers have discovered that stress experienced by mothers during pregnancy affects the foetus`s brain. The discovery led by researchers from the Hebrew University of Jerusalem (HU) could pave the way for new treatments or interventions to support a baby`s...

Covid-19 vaccines do not cause significant metabolic changes, easing concerns about potential long-term side effects, according to a study on Monday. The research led by researchers from Murdoch University in Australia followed 33 participants over 480 days, tracking 167 metabolic...

Reducing salt intake is one of the most cost-effective strategies to boost health, said experts as salt consumption in India is exceeding safe limits, contributing significantly to the growing burden of non-communicable diseases. Doctors and public health leaders called for...

Having a good night`s sleep and avoiding junk food is essential to keep the liver healthy, said Dr. S.K. Sarin, director of the Institute of Liver and Biliary Sciences (ILBS). He said that junk food, as the name suggests, must be...

Screening for both active and dormant tuberculosis (TB) infection simultaneously can help improve detection, which is key for better outcomes, according to a study.  The new strategy, proposed by a team of researchers led by Queen Mary University of London,...

In the world of glitz and glamour, where perfection often seems the norm, actor Hina Khan’s revelation about her battle with stage three breast cancer shocked fans and industry peers alike. Diagnosed last year, Hina has since undergone treatment, including...

While eating chicken, known as lean meat, has long been considered healthier than red meat, a new study shows that regularly eating poultry may lead to early death due to gastrointestinal or digestive system cancers. The study, led by researchers...

Outbreaks of vaccine-preventable diseases such as measles, meningitis, and yellow fever are on the rise globally amid misinformation and cuts to international aid, the United Nations and the Gavi vaccine alliance warned Wednesday. "Vaccines have saved more than 150 million...

Researchers from Tokyo Metropolitan University in Japan on Saturday said they have found that the motion of unlabelled cells can be used to tell whether they are cancerous or healthy.  They observed malignant fibrosarcoma cells and healthy fibroblasts on a...