Health

Atlas of the heart to map the heart problem for the first time

5-week old infant born with half a heart takes second chance at life after transplantation

The baby's heart was not fully developed and was waiting for a transplant, which finally took place at Freeman Hospital in Newcastle.

Dec 3, 2017

By Bhaswati Guha Majumder

'Do Not Resuscitate', says a patient's chest tattoo: What ethical action should doctors take?

Doctors at a University of Miami hospital became very confused about what to do when a patient was wheeled in with a "Do Not Resuscitate" tattoo on his chest.

Dec 2, 2017

By Adrita Biswas

Doctors discover Marijuana addicted individuals affected with CHS

The Cannabinoid Hyperemesis Syndrome (CHS) is now being linked to smoking weed, causing alarm among people worldwide.

Dec 2, 2017

By Bhaswati Guha Majumder

Singapore: Couple opens home to pregnant women amidst Zika threat

Major breakthrough in uterus transplant as woman gives birth to healthy baby

After repeated failures, in 2014 a successful transplant of uterus in Swedish woman paved the way to give birth to a healthy baby and it remains an example.

Dec 2, 2017

By Bhaswati Guha Majumder

Foodies can get a glimpse of Singapore's best street food

Winter care: 7 foods to avoid this cold season

Seven foods which are to be avoided this winter as advised by health specialist Bhavishva Wadhwan.

Dec 2, 2017

By Bikash Rai

Scientists solve decade-long mystery that could help in fight against tuberculosis

Scientists have successfully solved a decade-long mystery which could help in the earlier treatments for tuberculosis.

Dec 2, 2017

By Bikash Rai

Utah Death toll touches 87 after Hepatitis A outbreak

As Utah reported 87 deaths from Hepatitis A, California and Michigan too have reported an increase in the number of people affected and hospitalized.

Dec 1, 2017

By Bhaswati Guha Majumder

Australian senator breastfeeds baby whilst moving a motion for first time

Eye contact with your baby may boost communication skills

Making eye contact with babies synchronises their brainwaves to adults, which can help them in learning to communicate effectively, researchers say.

Dec 1, 2017

By IANS

World Aids Day: HIV also affects brain, reveals study

A team of researchers from Stellenbosch University (SU) in South Africa has discovered that the human immunodeficiency virus (HIV) directly impacts the brain in the early stages of the infection.

Dec 1, 2017

By Samhati Bhattacharjya

Woman rescued after floor panel caves in at Chinese subway station

Commuting by tube? Toxic dust in subways of LA, NYC, London more dangerous than outside pollution, says study

A recent study in the US says that subways, one of the cheapest and most availed forms of public transport, expose commuters to more pollution than a car.

Dec 1, 2017

By Adrita Biswas

Worlds fattest man has surgery to halve his weight

Excess body fat increases dementia risk

Obese people are at an increased risk of developing dementia than those with a normal weight, says a large study involving data from 1.3 million adults.

Dec 1, 2017

By IANS

Doctors discover stoned foetus in woman's abdomen, 15 years after termination of pregnancy

Stone baby, a rare phenomenon of ectopic pregnancy where the foetus grows outside the womb, was removed by doctors after 15 years of termination of the pregnancy.

Dec 1, 2017

By Nirmal Narayanan

Women are more likely to suffer from asthma: Here's why?

Women have higher chances of suffering from asthma than men because of the absence of male sex hormone- testosterone.

Nov 30, 2017

By Bikash Rai

South Korean scientist claims to have found cure for baldness

South Korean scientists have discovered how to prevent two proteins, responsible for balding, called CXXC5 and Dishevelled protein by using an agent called PTD-DBM.

Nov 30, 2017

By Bhaswati Guha Majumder

Exercise alone may not protect your knees, says study

Weight loss achieved by a combination of diet and exercise can significantly help slow down the degeneration of knee cartilage than exercise alone, finds a study.

Nov 30, 2017

By IANS

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5-week old infant born with half a heart takes second chance at life after transplantation

'Do Not Resuscitate', says a patient's chest tattoo: What ethical action should doctors take?

Doctors discover Marijuana addicted individuals affected with CHS

Major breakthrough in uterus transplant as woman gives birth to healthy baby

Winter care: 7 foods to avoid this cold season

Scientists solve decade-long mystery that could help in fight against tuberculosis

Utah Death toll touches 87 after Hepatitis A outbreak

Eye contact with your baby may boost communication skills

World Aids Day: HIV also affects brain, reveals study

Commuting by tube? Toxic dust in subways of LA, NYC, London more dangerous than outside pollution, says study

Excess body fat increases dementia risk

Doctors discover stoned foetus in woman's abdomen, 15 years after termination of pregnancy

Women are more likely to suffer from asthma: Here's why?

South Korean scientist claims to have found cure for baldness

Exercise alone may not protect your knees, says study

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