U.S. researchers have found that Zika can attack special populations of brain cells in adult mice in the part of the brain involved in learning and memory, raising new questions about how the virus may be impacting millions of adults who have been infected with the virus. The findings, publishedRead More

Toronto Establishing a novel link between chronic kidney disease and diabetes, a team of researchers have identified molecular mechanisms that may be responsible for the increased blood glucose levels in such patients, a study has revealed. Previous studies have found that type 2 diabetes is one of the causes ofRead More

London,With 17.3 million deaths globally, cancer has now overtaken heart diseases as the main cause of death in 12 European countries, revealed a study. The findings showed that in France, Belgium, Denmark, Italy, Luxembourg, the Netherlands, Portugal, Slovenia, Spain and Britain more men die of cancer than of diseases ofRead More

London: The longer your parents live, the more number of years you may live yourself, according to a new study which suggests that having longer-lived parents means you are more likely to stay healthy in your sixties and seventies. The study involving 190,000 participants found that our chances of survivalRead More

DASH diet, designed decades ago to reduce high blood pressure, also appears to significantly lower uric acid, the causative agent of gout. DASH is the form of diet rich in fruits, vegetables, low-fat dairy and reduced in fats and saturated fats. A new study led by Johns Hopkins researchers showsRead More

Toronto A small cut in alcohol content of beers and other alcoholic beverages can go a long way in reducing harmful effects of alcohol, suggests a new study. Alcohol accounts for significant death and disability worldwide. Among those aged 20-39, nearly one-quarter of deaths can be attributed to alcohol, accordingRead More

New York A stringent blood pressure control regime may reduce the potential risk of early death among individuals suffering with chronic kidney disease, revealed a study. The study’s findings, published in the Journal of the American Society of Nephrology, show that having a lower blood pressure target than the currentRead More

Washington: Both high and low levels of high-density lipoprotein (HDL) cholesterol – commonly called ‘good cholesterol’ for helping reduce the risk of stroke and heart attack – may increase a person’s risk of premature death, a new study has claimed. Conversely, intermediate HDL cholesterol levels may increase longevity, researchers said.Read More

A small drop in the alcohol content of beer or other drinks may reduce its harmful effects such as injuries or deaths due to accidents, as well as alcohol-related chronic diseases like cancer. Alcohol accounts for significant death and disability worldwide. According to the World Health Organisation (WHO), nearly one-quarterRead More

The brain makes less dopamine, a chemical involved in both pleasure and addiction, when people smoke but this temporary deficit may be reversed when smokers kick the habit, a small experiment suggests. “It is assumed that the brain adapts to the repeated nicotine-induced release of dopamine by producing less dopamine,”Read More