London: Mass vaccination programmes will not help prevent new Ebola virus outbreaks, a study has found. Researchers from University of Kent in the UK analysed the prospects for various Ebolavirus vaccines and found that, for the foreseable future at least, Ebolavirus outbreak control depends on surveillance and the isolation ofRead More

New York Even head blows that do not result in loss of consciousness may cause brain changes that increase the risk of dementia, new research has found. The study, which tracked more than 350,000 participants, showed that the likelihood of dementia more than doubled following concussion. Concussion without loss ofRead More

New York Even head blows that do not result in loss of consciousness may cause brain changes that increase the risk of dementia, new research has found. The study, which tracked more than 350,000 participants, showed that the likelihood of dementia more than doubled following concussion. Concussion without loss ofRead More

Washington Walnuts may improve heart health and reduce colorectal cancer risk by impacting the gut microbiome—the collection of trillions of bacteria in the gastrointestinal tract, a study has found. Walnuts are just one in a line foods that contain dietary fibre and have interested scientists for their impact on theRead More

New Delhi, May 8 Nearly half of a group of healthy individuals living in a Delhi slum were found to be overweight while 17.2 per cent were obese, according to a recent survey. Almost 64.9 per cent of 314 individuals who were assessed during a camp were found either over-weightRead More

New York: In a first, US scientists have grown miniature human brains or human brain organoids, in the skulls of mice, a breakthrough that could boost stem cell research as well as provide insight into neurological disorders such as autism, dementia, and schizophrenia. Scientists from the Salk Institute grafted humanRead More

New Delhi: With people becoming more health conscious, several restaurants have started introducing dishes with healthy ingredients like kale, beetroot and quinoa. These dishes offer wholesome goodness as it is not just good on nutrient value but also on taste, say experts. Rajesh Sawhney, Co-founder of Healthie.in and Rajiv Kumar,Read More

New York: Low levels of testosterone in men could be associated with chronic diseases such as diabetes and hypertension, even among those 40 years of age and younger, new research has found. The total levels of the hormone are commonly associated with just sexual health and muscle mass preservation. TheRead More

Washington Walnuts may improve heart health and reduce colorectal cancer risk by impacting the gut microbiome—the collection of trillions of bacteria in the gastrointestinal tract, a study has found. Walnuts are just one in a line foods that contain dietary fibre and have interested scientists for their impact on theRead More

London   Frequent sauna bathing may significantly reduce the risk of stroke, according to a long-term study. In the 15-year follow-up study published in the journal Neurology, people taking a sauna four to seven times a week were 61 per cent less likely to suffer a stroke than those takingRead More