Avoiding smoky environments could protect your heart
Smoke is a complex mixture of small particles and gases. The small particles can cause itchy eyes, a sore throat, a runny nose, and...
Salt intake still high in most developing countries: study
A new study has found that Indians, on an average, consumed almost 10 gm of salt per day, which is double the World Health...
Suicide attempts by self-poisoning have more than doubled in teens, young adults
A new study by the Nationwide Children’s Hospital and the Central Ohio Poison Center has evaluated the incidence and outcomes from intentional suspected-suicide self-poisoning in...
Sex drug effective as heart failure treatment
Heart failure (HF) is characterized by poor survival, a loss of catecholamine reserve and cellular structural remodeling in the form of disorganization and loss...
Being too harsh on yourself could lead to OCD and anxiety
A new study by the scientists from the University of Hiroshima has found that people who reported intense feelings of responsibility were susceptible to...
Missing just minutes of sleep can put your job at risk
Studies have reported bidirectional associations of sleep with daily stressors and negative mood. Still, little is known about how sleep is associated with workers'...
Ancient secrets of medicinal mint revealed
Chinese skullcap has been used in traditional Chinese medicine to treat allergies, infections, inflammation, cancer, and headaches. It may also have antifungal and antiviral...
Neuroscientists reverse some behavioral symptoms of Williams Syndrome
Williams Syndrome, a rare neurodevelopmental disorder that affects about 1 in 10,000 babies born in the United States, produces a range of symptoms including...
A ‘watch’ called EpiWear features a built-in Epinephrine Shot
If you're someone who is prone to some harmful allergic reactions, then carrying an epinephrine shot such as an EpiPen could be life-preserving. But...
Simple blood test could help to detect breast cancer relapse earlier
In a recent study by the University of Leicester and Imperial College London, scientists have shown that a simple breast cancer blood test could...
Not one but three readings in a single visit must for hypertension diagnosis: study
A single blood pressure reading may result in faulty diagnosis of high blood pressure and unnecessary prescription of medication. Instead, three readings during a...
Omega-6 fatty acids may help prevent heart disease
The higher the linoleic acid level in the body, the lower the risk of cardiovascular diseases, according to a new study analyzing nearly 70,000...