Fat, Muscle Loss During Infection EXPLAINED - Here’s What Research Reveals
The findings inform the development of more effective therapeutics that spare people from wasting and increase our understanding of how wasting influences survival and morbidity across infections, cancers, chronic illnesses, and more.
Jul 31, 2023, 15:02 PM IST
Safety First: 4 Must-Have Essential Items In Your First Aid Kit
More lives can be saved in a crisis by promoting the value of first aid training and increasing its accessibility. Here is a list of must-have items in your first aid box.
Jul 08, 2023, 11:32 AM IST
Eat THESE fruits if you have dengue fever
Ms. Shubha Rawal – Director, Head Sourcing at IG International suggests the right fruits which should be consumed if you are down with dengue fever.
Nov 14, 2022, 16:27 PM IST
Researchers say human beings can spot a sick person from a photo
This ability is presumed to be part of a crucial survival skill called "disease avoidance".
Jan 03, 2018, 17:50 PM IST
Cholera outbreak in Yemen: How deadly is the disease, prevention tips
Cholera is an acute diarrheal illness caused by consuming contaminated food or water.
Jul 28, 2017, 13:24 PM IST
Sick building syndrome: Fungal toxins in your house can make you ill
Accoding to a group of researchers, there are three types of fungus that can grow on ordinary household wallpaper and spread into the air, leading to serious health consequences.
Jun 26, 2017, 13:49 PM IST
Researchers identify genes linked to bipolar disorder
Researchers have identified several genes that can put children of bipolar disorder patients at increased risk of developing the disease.
May 10, 2017, 00:01 AM IST
Don't underestimate your smartwatch – It can warn you before you fall ill!
The study collected a myriad of measurements from participants for up to two years to detect deviations from their normal baseline for measurements such as heart rate and skin temperature.
Jan 13, 2017, 23:04 PM IST
Illness, heart attacks killing more BSF men than border ops
More BSF personnel have died of heart attack and other illnesses than in action on the borders and anti-Naxal operations in the past two years, according to official data.
Nov 27, 2016, 10:18 AM IST
Indian researcher's smart textiles to sense illness
Kunal Mankodiya, Director of the university's Wearable Biosensing Laboratory is researching how to transform gloves, socks, clothing and even shoes into high-tech items that will make people healthier -- and improve their lives.
Oct 22, 2016, 15:35 PM IST
Look out for physical root of depression!
A new research by the University of Warwick, UK, and Fudan University, China has taken the understanding of the physical root of depression a step forward.
Oct 19, 2016, 20:13 PM IST
Taylor Swift visits sick children
Singer Taylor Swift visited young patients at a children's hospital in Australia.
Jul 13, 2016, 10:14 AM IST
Former child actor Teddy Rooney dies at 66
Actor Teddy Rooney, son of Hollywood star Mickey Rooney, has died. He was 66.
Jul 06, 2016, 14:02 PM IST
About 1,000 people fall ill after meal at Bohra community function
About 1,000 people were taken ill after a communal meal at a gathering of the Bohra community here, a Bohra leader said on Monday.
Jul 04, 2016, 16:12 PM IST
Countries on verge of beating malaria face new threat, study says
Nations on the verge of eliminating malaria risk falling short of their goal, just as it lies within reach, due to funding being shifted elsewhere, researchers said on Thursday.
Apr 22, 2016, 05:48 AM IST
Blood test to predict your risk of developing TB
An international team of researchers has identified biological markers in the blood that can help doctors predict who is at high risk of developing active tuberculosis (TB).
Mar 26, 2016, 16:19 PM IST
Roger Federer fights illness, Grigor Dimitrov to make Brisbane International semis
In the semi-final, the Swiss maestro will play Dominic Thiem.
Jan 08, 2016, 22:24 PM IST
Leander Paes out of Chennai Open, thanks to ill partner
The second-seeded Indo-Spanish pair was set to play Austin Krajicek and Benoit Paire in the quarterfinals.
Jan 07, 2016, 21:15 PM IST
Three-five cups of coffee daily lowers early death risk
Three to five cups of coffee a day may lower the risk of dying prematurely from some illnesses than those who do not drink or drink less coffee, new research suggests.
Nov 17, 2015, 12:56 PM IST
