New York The composition of gut bacteria — the presence of microbiota in the digestive tracks — at a young age may contribute to the onset and further progression of multiple sclerosis (MS) disease, a new study found. MS is a disabling disease that affects the immune system of theRead More

London Drinking three to five cups of coffee regularly may reduce the risk of liver cancer and cirrhosis, according to a report. The report presented at the Royal Society of Medicine in London discussed potential impact of moderate coffee consumption on chronic liver disease, liver cancer and cirrhosis. “Liver diseaseRead More

London If you do not want to look older than your true age, stop heavy drinking and smoking, new research suggests. Heavy drinking and smoking are linked to visible signs of physical ageing, according to the study published online in the Journal of Epidemiology & Community Health. Light to moderateRead More

London, Workplace bullying and violence may increase the risk of type 2 diabetes, by potentially triggering metabolic changes and comfort eating behaviours, a study warns. Previous analyses have noted that issues, such as job insecurity and long working hours, with the consequent psychological impacts, are associated with a moderately higherRead More

Washington DC, A team of researchers has shed new light on sleep’s vital role in boosting our memory. Sleep, they show, helps us to use our memory in the most flexible and adaptable manner possible by strengthening new and old versions of the same memory to similar extents. The UniversityRead More

New Delhi, Outdoor air pollution was responsible for 6 per cent of the total disease burden in India in 2016, a new study has revealed at a time a thick grey smog hung low over Delhi-NCR leaving residents gasping for breath. According to the study report, disease burden due toRead More

New Delhi: While there is no such thing as ‘bad fruit’, diabetics do have to be careful and maintain moderation when it comes to certain varieties. Fruits that are high in glycemic index are to be consumed as less as possible and those with a low glycemic index are theRead More

New Delhi: Previously conducted numerous studies have shown solid evidence of how regular exercise in any form can contribute towards treating a plethora of health issues. Adding to the list, a new study has suggested that regular physical activity can also improve your brain functioning. As per the research, indulgingRead More

New Delhi: Marking a significant step forward in the convergence of healthcare and technology, US regulators have approved the first digital pill with an embedded sensor to track if patients are taking their medication properly and on time. A version of Otsuka Pharmaceutical Co Ltd’s established drug Abilify, the medicineRead More

Washington, November 13 Insufficient, restless sleep can impair memory and judgement, and also lead to increased risk of medical conditions such as stroke, obesity and cardiovascular disease, scientists warn. “Sleep is even more multifaceted and fascinating than we realise,” said Sigrid Veasey, from the University of Pennsylvania in the US.Read More