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Common weight-loss drug safe for long-term use
A common form of drug for weight-loss used for a short period, may also be safe and effective for long-term treatment, said researchers.
Amazon Alexa can aid doctors during surgeries
Amazon Echo with in-built Alexa or Google Home smart speakers can not only play your favourite songs at home but can also assist doctors during medical procedures, say re
Sonam Kapoor to raise funds for cancer survivors
In a bid to raise funds for cancer survivors, Sonam Kapoor is all set to walk in Abu Jani and Sandeep Khosla's fashion show.
A human-rights approach is essential to end the global TB epidemic
it is critical to ensure that tuberculosis services are included within essential universal healthcare packages and social protection programmes
World TB Day 2019: How is this disease diagnosed?
24th March of every year is dedicated towards spreading awareness about TB in a bid to bring down its incidence and control it better. Bett
Common weight-loss drug safe for long-term use
A new study published in the journal Obesity has revealed that commonly used weight-loss drugs are safe to use for long-term treatment.
World Tuberculosis Day 2019: The curious case of MDR-TB
Currently, only one four multiple drug resistant TB (MDR-TB) cases is detected and not more than one in two is cured, worldwide. So the dea
What is World Tuberculosis Day?
As we celebrate World Tuberculosis Day today, here is a brief history of the day for you. Read on to know what all it stands for.
On World TB Day, an expert view on tuberculosis
On the occasion of World Tuberculosis Day today, pulmonologist Dr. Vivek Nangia pens an exclusive article for TheHealthSite shedding light
World Tuberculosis Day: Ayurvedic Treatment For Pulmonary Tuberculosis
A person can get tuberculosis (TB) by breathing in air droplets from a cough or sneeze of an infected person . TB is a global health crisis
Sonam Kapoor to raise funds for cancer survivors
Actress Sonam K. Ahuja will be walking for designer duo Abu Jani and Sandeep Khosla for a fashion show by the Cancer Patients Aids Association (CPAA) to raise funds for c
Your health app could be sharing your medical data with a host of companies
A big concern for app users is how their data will be used and by whom
Drinking sugary beverages linked to increased risk for early death: Study
The more sugar-sweetened drinks people consume, the higher their risk for death
Here's a user manual to keep your knees working for years to come
The knee is a hinge joint, meaning it works like a door hinge to straighten and bend in roughly 130 degrees of motion
Fit & Proper: Let's look at the five crucial facts about tuberculosis
TB is caused by a type of air-borne bacteria that mainly attacks and infects the lungs
Eating alone, together: community dining experience for urban loners
The fine dining space has responded to the urban loneliness of the millennials by creating community dining experiences
Tuberculosis can affect your kidneys, bones and nerves too
'It's time', as the theme of the World Tuberculosis Day 2019 says. Yes, it's time to take rapid action against TB. But to do that, we need
Anti-TB drugs can add to the risk of TB re-infection
Anti-TB drugs can add to the risk of TB re-infection
Modulating blood stem cells could facilitate harvest for transplants
A recent research reveals that modulating stiffness of blood-forming stem cells could possibly facilitate mobilisation procedures used for stem cell-based transplants.
Anti-TB drugs can add to the risk of TB re-infection
A recent study revealed that treatments available for tuberculosis (TB) caused by Mycobacterium tuberculosis (Mtb), may not always prevent re-infection.
Anti-TB drugs may not prevent reinfection: Study
Anti-tuberculosis (TB) drugs cause changes to gut microbiota and increase susceptibility to Mycobacterium tuberculosis (Mtb) -- a major reason why current treatments are
TB can cause infertility in women, say experts
Tuberculosis (TB) bacterium primarily affects the lungs, but can also spread and cause secondary infections to the uterus and even the fallopian tubes, which can reduce c
Medtronic heart devices vulnerable to hacking: US
The US Homeland Security Department has issued an alert, describing two types of hacking vulnerabilities in 16 different models of Medtronic implantable defibrillators.
Hypertension drug shows promise in liver disease
A drug used to lower blood pressure within a system of veins and inflammation could effectively treat a potentially life-threatening condition of the liver, say researche
Joint surgery may shoot up sugar level in diabetics
Patients requiring insulin can be considered to have more severe diabetes and have a greater chance of experiencing elevated blood glucose in the perioperative period.
Digital media linked to depression in young adults
A nationally representative survey that has tracked drug and alcohol use, mental health and other health-related issues in individuals aged 12 and over in the US since 19
What makes old people feel younger
Older adults feel younger when they feel that they have more control over their daily lives, regardless of stress or health concerns.
Ways to prep your skin for summer heat
The harsh summer heat can spoil your skin. Don't forget to moisturise and keep yourself hydrated, say experts.
Say no to cheese omelettes for healthier heart
The cholesterol was the driving factor independent of saturated fat consumption and other dietary fat.
Kid's nose holds clues to serious lung infections
LRTIs, including pneumonia and bronchiolitis, are a leading cause of death. Symptoms include, shortness of breath, weakness and fever.
Light physical activity may lower CVD risk in women
Most people do not think of folding clothes or walking to the mailbox as physical activity of any kind.
Strength training may reduce fatty liver disease
Obese mice performed strength training over a short time, the equivalent of which in humans would not be enough to change their body fat composition.
Common heart drug may up sudden cardiac arrest risk
A drug commonly used to treat high blood pressure and chest pain could be associated with an increased risk of sudden cardiac arrest.
Painkillers in pregnancy won't cause asthma in kids
The study found the risk of asthma in kids was similar when women had been prescribed opioids such, as codeine and tramadol or migraine medication.
Modulating blood stem cells could facilitate harvest for transplants
Modulating blood stem cells could facilitate harvest for transplants
Drinking hot tea cause cancer, says study
Drinking hot tea cause cancer....
Research identifies new drug for treating liver diseases
According to a recent study, the researchers have found a drug that can successfully treat potentially life-threatening liver diseases like Cirrhosis.
India cut 84% TB deaths in AIDS patients by 2017
India achieved 84 per cent reduction in tuberculosis deaths among people living with HIV by 2017 - three years ahead of the target, said a report by The Joint United Nati
Researchers identify nine genes behind eyebrow colours
Previous studies on human eyes, hair, and skin colour have identified multiple gene variants, but no findings for eyebrow colour have been reported as of yet.
Ears can be used for ECG to predict heart rhythm
A second ECG was conducted using the index and middle finger of the left hand and a clip attached to the left ear.
Culture may affect gender difference in risk-taking
The different approaches to risk-taking might not be inherent and could be shaped by culture and social environment.
Watch: Simple Tips For Preventing Bananas From Spoiling
There are some really smart tricks that can help you keep bananas from spoiling soon and Chef Ananya Banerjee will tell you how.
Positive workplace raises productivity in employees
Promoting an environment of growth for all would lead to higher satisfaction, innovation, trust and retention among workers.
Handful of nuts daily can boost memory in elderly
By 2030, this is projected to rise to 75 million and by 2050, global dementia cases are estimated to almost triple.
Excess male hormones in women may up blindness risk
The findings showed that women with IIH had raised levels of testosterones compared to those with obesity and PCOS.
Childhood abuse worsens depression later: Lancet
Fourteen had a remission period of less than two months and could therefore be regarded as having chronic depression.
Drinking orange juice daily may keep strokes at bay
Fresh fruit juices have long been thought of as healthy. But consumers in recent years have been put off by warnings over their high sugar content.
