New York, Aug 12 (IANS) Chronic exposure to fine particulate air pollutants (PM2.5) and nitrogen dioxide (NO2) may increase non-lung cancer risk in older adults, a new research has warned.
San Francisco, Aug 12 (IANS) An Indian-origin researcher Vivek Bajpai along with his team has identified 135 new melanin genes associated with pigmentation.
New Delhi/Noida, Aug 12 (IANS) India has witnessed a remarkable 27 per cent growth in organ transplant numbers, however more needs to be done as there is a critical demand for organ replacement in the country, with around 50,000 individuals awaiting transplants, experts said on Saturday.
San Francisco, Aug 12 (IANS) Researchers have found that people with a history of playing organised tackle football had a 61 per cent increased odds of having reported Parkinsonism or Parkinson's disease (PD) diagnosis, a new study has shown.
New Delhi, Aug 12 (IANS) A long Covid patient's legs turned blue after just 10 minutes of standing and according to Indian-origin researcher Dr Manoj Sivan, there is an urgent need for greater awareness of this symptom among people with the coronavirus condition.
New York, Aug 11 (IANS) Researchers have for the first time found an association with adenovirus infection, the common respiratory virus that causes mild cold-and flu-like symptoms, with blood clots and severe thrombocytopenia -- low platelet levels in the body.
New York, Aug 11 (IANS) Gut microbiome can have a significant impact on the acquisition of Epstein-Barr virus (EBV) and human immunodeficiency virus-1 (HIV) infection and also plays a role in the course of disease, finds a new study, challenging previous research that shows a protective effect.
New Delhi, Aug 11 (IANS) As the mobile industry invests heavily into digital health, Samsung is also doubling down on investing to make its devices more heath-centric, thus providing better features to its consumers, the company’s mobile chief has stressed.
New York, Aug 11 (IANS) Long Covid can persist for at least a year after the acute illness has passed, or appear months later, according to the most comprehensive look yet at how symptoms play out over a year.
New Delhi, Aug 10 (IANS) People with low levels of Vitamin K in their blood are more likely to have poor lung function and to say they suffer with asthma, chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD), and wheezing, according to a new study published on Thursday.
