The study, published in the Alzheimer's & Dementia: The Journal of the Alzheimer's Association, analysed MRI scans and blood samples from 739 cognitively healthy individuals
By The Week News Desk December 24, 2024
According to a study, even those Indian living abroad are more susceptible to heart diseases. However, there are many myths that prevent Indians from getting these tests
By Puja Awasthi December 24, 2024
THIP Media provides unbiased, accurate, and relevant information about health and also fact-checks such information
By Puja Awasthi December 23, 2024
The drug helped patients reduce their weight by only 22.7 per cent, falling short of the anticipated result. Novo’s shares dropped to its lowest point since August 2023 after the disappointing trial results
By Nirmal Jovial December 23, 2024
Programs like Centre’s TeleMANAS demonstrate the potential for digital platforms to reach underserved populations and reduce barriers to care
By Manun Thakur December 23, 2024
UN's second Secretary-General Dag Hammarskjöld played a significant role in setting up the room with 12 benches. The Permanent Mission of Sweden to the United Nations recently enhanced the room and replaced the furniture
By Nirmal Jovial December 23, 2024
The results showed that faster walkers had a 30% lower risk of diabetes and notable reductions in risks of hypertension and dyslipidemia
By The Week News Desk December 22, 2024
Under the national programme for prevention and control of non-communicable diseases, the health ministry has taken several steps to create awareness in the community
By The Week News Desk December 22, 2024
This technology enables the completion of heart scans in just 3 seconds and whole-body scans in 9 seconds, providing a life-saving tool to detect issues swiftly and precisely
By Pooja Biraia Jaiswal December 21, 2024
The study published in the Lancet Psychiatry journal revealed that autism cases among men were over twice those in women
By The Week News Desk December 21, 2024
According to a study published in the American Heart Association, those with vision problems had a 24 per cent higher risk of developing cardiovascular disease, and those with only hearing loss had a 20 per cent increased risk
By Shyla Jovitha Abraham December 21, 2024
India’s progress in genetic manipulation and gene-editing technologies has been commendable but slow compared to the rapid strides being made by China and the United States
By Dr Gaurav Kharya December 20, 2024
On the UN World Meditation Day, wellness startup Habuild will attempt a world record with a virtual meditation session, expecting at least 2.5 lakh participants
By Puja Awasthi December 20, 2024
Researchers at the University of Surrey analysed data from over 3,300 vegetarians in the UK Biobank, half of whom consumed plant-based meat alternatives for the study
By The Week News Desk December 19, 2024
According to WHO, there are approximately 6,300 newborn deaths every day, amounting to nearly 47 per cent of all child deaths under the age of 5 years
By The Week News Desk December 19, 2024
Doctors found that tying an underskirt too tightly can lead to the development of Marjolin ulcer, also known as squamous cell carcinoma, which is a rare and aggressive type of skin cancer
Shyla Jovitha Abraham December 19, 2024
Kerala reports more than a 30% surge in mumps cases, prompting calls to reintroduce the MMR vaccine and raise public awareness about immunisation gaps.
By Aaliya Farzeen Ashraf December 18, 2024
Russia claims to have developed a cancer vaccine that can stop the spread of cancer and will be provided free of cost for patients across the country
By Nirmal Jovial December 18, 2024
The study, published in the British Medical Journal, examined death data from nearly nine million adults across 443 different occupations
By The Week News Desk December 17, 2024
The IPBES assessment report explores specific response options to maximise co-benefits across five ‘nexus elements’- biodiversity, water, food, health and climate changes
By Puja Awasthi December 17, 2024
The rate of caesarean deliveries has increased to 46 per cent of live births this year. Health Minister Dinesh Gundu Rao said the govt conducted an 18-month training for nursing superintendents under the ‘Midwifery’ project, who will in turn train healthcare personnel in Bengaluru, Mysuru and Belagavi
By Prathima Nandakumar December 17, 2024
The study says that breathing patterns are important for memory consolidation during sleep
By The Week News Desk December 17, 2024
Hypothermia is a condition that occurs when the body’s core temperature drops below 95 degrees Fahrenheit. Cold weather can also worsen respiratory conditions including asthma and COPD
By The Week News Desk December 16, 2024
A study found that patients who listen to music after surgery had lower pain and anxiety, and also resorted to use half the amount of morphine compared to patients who did not listen to music
By The Week News Desk December 16, 2024
The book includes case studies and also covers topics such as nutrition, exercise, sleep, mental health and addiction
By The Week News Desk December 15, 2024
