Zika – a new virus threatening the world
Like dengue fever and chikungunya, Zika is also transmitted by mosquitoes. In 70 to 80 percent of cases, the disease goes unnoticed. The symptoms resemble those of a mild case of the flu -- a headache, muscle and joint pain, and mild fever -- plus a rash.
Just 30 minutes of daily exercise reduces asthma symptoms
Traditionally, people with the condition have been discouraged from exercising because of a belief that it triggers shortness of breath and attacks.
Dengue tests to cost Rs.600 in Delhi
There are three tests for dengue - NS1 antigen test, dengue antibody test and the platelet count test. The government has fixed a cap of Rs.600 each for the first two tests and Rs.50 for platelet count test, the minister said.
Tobacco use kills over 1.3 mn every year in Southeast Asia: WHO
Tobacco use kills nearly six million people annually with over 600,000 deaths due to exposure to second hand smoke
Anesthetic may affect kids’ teeth development
The study found that the longer duration of exposure to high concentrations of local anaesthetic was more harmful because it interferes with the function of mitochondria, the 'batteries' of the cell, and induce a cell death mechanism named
Quit-smoking pill won’t trigger heart attack, depression
Smokers typically lose three months of life expectancy for every year of continued smoking. Our research supports the use of varenicline as an effective and safe tool to help people quit
Possible ‘obesity gene’ discovered
The gene encodes a protein responsible for production and growth of fat cells, showed the findings that point the way to a possible drug therapy for obesity.
Embrace spirituality to fight cancer
The research provides invaluable insight into the rapidly growing area of psychosocial oncology - the role of religion and spirituality for patients and survivors managing the experience of cancer, the authors concluded.
10 percent children suffering mental health problems in Australia
The first of its kind Mental Health survey showed the children seeking help for mental health issues even without the knowledge or awareness of their parents
Smoking causes spine infections: Experts
Smoking weakens the spine and thus further leads to several types of diseases including infection in the spine, health experts warned here on Friday.
Self-control says No Smoking!
If you actually want to quit smoking, you should strengthen self-control, a new study suggests.
Follow Spiritual Diet For Healthy Mind & Body
Spirituality says that the type and quality of food and the manner of eating affects the state of our mind directly. That is why food that has been prepared by slaughter of animals carries a karmic debt that becomes a burden on the human soul.
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