Health

FDA approves continuous glucose monitoring system

The FDA's decision to permit marketing of the Dexcom G6 integrated continuous glucose monitoring system on Tuesday could streamline the review pathway for similar devices.

Mar 29, 2018

By IANS

Breakthrough cancer vaccine moves from mice to humans for clinical trial

The vaccine was developed as a part of immunotherapy that makes use of the body's immune system to attack tumors and fight cancer.

Mar 28, 2018

By Soorya Kiran NN

Pre-schoolers with ADHD symptoms may have reduced brain size

ADHD is the most commonly diagnosed form of psychopathology during the pre-school years and it is associated with significant long-term health.

Mar 28, 2018

By IANS

Reducing Alzheimer's stigma crucial for prevention research

The survey focused on what beliefs, attitudes and expectations are most often associated with the disease.

Mar 27, 2018

By IANS

New drug may hold promise in preventing breast, lung cancer

The c-Myc gene is induced by visceral fat, which is found around the inner organs of the body as opposed to subcutaneous fat, which is located under the skin.

Mar 27, 2018

By IANS

Knee pain indicates onset of depression in elderly: Study

Knee pain in the elderly leads to severe damage to the quality of life that it can make them prone to depression, said the study led by Yuji Nishiwaki from the Toho University in Japan.

Mar 27, 2018

By Soorya Kiran NN

WHO: Thailand, first Asian country to eliminate mother-to child transmission of HIV

Glyphosate levels linked to shortened pregnancy length

This study is the first to examine glyphosate exposure in pregnant women in the US using urine specimens as a direct measure of exposure.

Mar 25, 2018

By IANS

Slow walking speed in elderly may signal dementia risk

People who had a poorer ability to think and make decisions and those whose cognitive abilities declined more quickly were also more likely to be diagnosed with dementia.

Mar 25, 2018

By IANS

New antibiotic may help combat superbug infection

Teixobactin was also heralded as a "gamechanger" in the battle against antibiotic-resistant pathogens such as MRSA and VRE.

Mar 25, 2018

By IANS

Singapore: Couple opens home to pregnant women amidst Zika threat

Skin care tips for pregnant women during summer

Incorporating the right products in your skin care regimen is essential to avoid summer skin problems like prickly heat, heat rashes, stretched skin, and stretch marks.

Mar 24, 2018

By IANS

Bariatric surgery may halve heart disease risk in obese teenagers: Study

Teenagers with severe obesity are at high risk for having a premature cardiovascular event, such as a heart attack, stroke, heart failure and others by the time they are 50.

Mar 24, 2018

By IANS

Spanish woman dies after undergoing bee sting therapy

A woman who underwent bee sting therapy has died raising concerns about the dangers associated apitherapy

Mar 24, 2018

By Nirmal Narayanan

Singapore: MOH says fewer new tuberculosis cases in 2017

Tuberculosis is an air-borne disease, which is transmitted through close and prolonged exposure to an infectious individual suffering from untreated and active pulmonary TB.

Mar 23, 2018

By Samhati Bhattacharjya

Lifestyle change can prevent thousands of cancer cases, says study

The other major preventable lifestyle behaviours include drinking alcohol, reducing exposure to ultra-violet (UV) radiation, air pollution and eating good amount of fibre.

Mar 23, 2018

By IANS