Health & Fitness

Unhealthy lifestyles are dramatically accelerating the ageing of the heart, contributing to a global rise in several cardiovascular diseases, finds a study, led by Indian-origin researchers in the UK. Using a new Cardiac magnetic resonance (CMR) imaging technique, also known...

Are you addicted to playing online games like PUBG? Prolonged gaming addiction can lead to spinal deformity and paralysis, said doctors here, who treated a 19-year-old boy suffering from the condition. The adolescent boy spent almost a year isolated in...

Integrating mental health support in cancer care is important and will boost the health of both survivors and caregivers, according to a new study by oncologists at the All-India Institute of Medical Sciences (AIIMS), Delhi. The study, published in the...

A virus long dismissed as a scientific oddity has been found hiding in plain sight, and it may help fight dangerous bacteria, according to a study. The study focussed on bacteriophages (phages) -- viruses that infect bacteria and come in...

A team of Swedish researchers has identified biomarkers in the blood associated with symptoms of long Covid, particularly severe respiratory disorders. Long Covid is a condition characterised by persistent symptoms including acute breathlessness and fatigue, after an infection caused by...

Unchecked irregular periods can sometimes indicate or lead to serious health problems. While occasional irregularity is normal, regular irregular periods can indicate certain underlying medical issues like: Dr Ashwin Shetty, consultant, Obstetrics & Gynaecology, Sir H.N. Reliance Foundation Hospital, shares:...

With growing medical advancements, young and old people are able to find hope when they are faced with challenging health complications, especially in severe cases. These miracles are ones that involve not only elderly people already dealing with kidney issues,...

Depression in young teenagers could be easier to treat than in adulthood due to the symptoms being more flexible and not yet ingrained, according to a study on Tuesday. Depression is a complex condition, characterised by a range of connected...

In a post-Covid world, many people are scared any time there is a health scare. Understandably, it is difficult for those going through it. However, there are many advancements being made every other day to highlight how there are an...