Researchers have found that female patients with oesophagus and stomach cancer are likely to survive longer than male patients, but experience more nausea, vomiting and diarrhoea during therapy.
The findings of a latest UK study could potentially help in managing patients...
Exposure to severe air pollution can cause birth defects and even fatalities during pregnancy, new research has found.
According to the World Health Organization, nine out of 10 people worldwide breathe air containing a high level of pollutants, and one of every 9 global ...
In an alarming trend, gymnasiums and health clubs across the country are providing youngsters with steroids and banned drugs in the name of food supplements that aid bodybuilding.
Youngsters visiting gyms and using supplements provided by gym instructors to ...
Using Artificial Intelligence (AI), researchers have discovered new genetic flaws that contribute to autism in people.
Most previous research on the genetic basis of disease has focused on the 20,000 known genes and the surrounding sections of DNA that regulate those genes....
In a shocking incident, a woman was forced to carry the body of her son, Afroz, in her arms because no ambulance was provided to her. The incident took place here in Uttar Pradesh on Monday night.
The father of the child said that he had brought his son to t...
The flavours used in electronic cigarettes (e-cigarette), especially cinnamon and menthol, can increase the risk of cardiovascular diseases (CVD) when inhaled, says a study.
The research team investigated the effect of the e-liquids on endothelial cells...
An international team, comprising experts from the World Health Organization (WHO), Center for Disease Control (CDC), Unicef and Unaids, will arrive in Pakistan on Tuesday to probe the latest HIV outbreak in Sindh province.
"Led-by Oliver Morgan, Director of Health Emergency Information and Risk ...
People who sleep less than seven hours each night are at higher risk of developing cardiovascular disease (CVD) and coronary heart disease, warn researchers.
The findings, published in the journal Experimental Physiology, show that ...
Women should avoid eating too much vegetable oil and potato chips during pregnancy as such a diet may result in an increased risk of pregnancy complications and poor development of the babies, warns a study.
Foods such as potato chips and vegetable oil contain omega 6 fats, particularly ...
A mobile phone application designed to boost physical activity for inactive women has shown promise in a trial.
The study, published in the journal JAMA Network Open, shows that the mobile app created for women did help when combined with an activity tracker and personal counselling. ...
