Any amount of running improves health and longevity Hina Zahid10 Nov 2019 7:10 PM ISTThere is a lot of variation in opinion about the duration of exercise for maintaining good health. American Heart Association on the basis of Physical...
Role of startups gaining centrality in Kerala's health care: Minister Garima11 Nov 2019 10:48 AM ISTKochi: The role of startups is gaining centrality in Kerala's health care where machines and software are proving to be breakthroughs in checking...
Testosterone replacement may benefit young male cancer survivors: PLOS Medicine Dr. Kamal Kant Kohli Kohli18 Nov 2019 7:15 PM ISTYoung male cancer survivors have lower testosterone levels lead to a worse quality of life (QoL) than age-matched healthy controls. Low testosterone...
Marijuana use may be associated with testicular cancer: JAMA Study Medha Baranwal Baranwal2 Dec 2019 8:20 PM ISTUSA: Increasing marijuana smoking, particularly among young adults, raises concerns about cancer risk among marijuana users. A recent review found...
Lymphopenia linked to increased death risk from CVD, cancer: JAMA Medha Baranwal Baranwal3 Dec 2019 8:00 PM ISTCleveland, Ohio: Patients with lymphopenia -- abnormal low levels of lymphocytes -- are at increased risk of death from cardiovascular disease,...
Aspirin no longer beneficial in primary prevention of CVD and cancer: Study Hina Zahid10 Dec 2019 8:10 PM ISTAspirin was first found to reduce the risk of fatal and nonfatal heart attacks 30 years ago, and subsequent studies found evidence that aspirin may...
Vancomycin may boost effectiveness of radiation therapy to fight cancer Hina Zahid10 Dec 2019 8:20 PM ISTPHILADELPHIA –In a study appearing in the Journal of Clinical Investigation, researchers at the Abramson Cancer Center of the University of...
Acupuncture could relieve pain, reduce opioids need in cancer: JAMA study Medha Baranwal Baranwal22 Dec 2019 8:20 PM ISTDelhi: Acupuncture and/or acupressure may cause significant reductions in the intensity of cancer pain, reducing the need for opioids for the said...
Exercise may reduce risk for seven cancers by as much as 25 percent Hina Zahid29 Dec 2019 7:20 PM ISTU.S. guidelines recommend three to five hours a week of moderate activity for adults or one to three hours a week of vigorous activity. A new study...
Flu vaccines may improve immune response and help fight cancer: Study Farhat8 Jan 2020 7:05 PM ISTImmunotherapy has revolutionized cancer treatment, yielding unprecedented long-term responses and survival. However, a significant proportion of...
Statins may increase survival in colorectal cancer besides lowering LDL C Hina Zahid9 Jan 2020 7:30 PM ISTAbout 40 million adults in the U.S. take a statin to lower their cholesterol and reduce the risk of heart disease. Statin use is associated with...
FLASH-radiotherapy could shorten cancer treatment time, improve outcomes Medha Baranwal Baranwal13 Jan 2020 8:10 PM ISTPhiladelphia, Pennsylvania: FLASH-radiotherapy could help doctors eradicate tumors in a fraction of the time and at a fraction of the cost of...
