San Francisco, Nov 12 (IANS) While Covid-19 lockdowns had a major impact on children's mental health, new research now highlighted how those impacted ADHD (attention deficit hyperactivity disorder) risk in 10-year-old children.
New Delhi, Nov 12 (IANS) Parkinson's disease (PD) is a serious illness, affecting more than 10 million people worldwide. Tremors, excessive shaking of the entire body or limbs, stiffness, slowed walking, and difficulty in movement are its primary manifestations.
San Francisco, Nov 12 (IANS) Sensitivity to common food allergens such as dairy and peanuts could be an important and previously unappreciated cause of heart disease, and could also increase the risk for cardiovascular death, even in people who don't appear to have allergies, a new study has said.
New York, Nov 12 (IANS) A study led by an Indian-American researcher has found that nearly everyone can lower their blood pressure, including people on medication, by cutting down their sodium intake.
Toronto, Nov 12 (IANS) Children born to pregnant women who consume cannabis for various reasons, including alleviating nausea, body aches and anxiety are likely to have an increased risk of developing diabetes, finds a study in animal models.
New York, Nov 11 (IANS) The effectiveness of the live zoster (shingles) vaccine is highest in the first year after vaccination and then wanes substantially.
New York, Nov 11 (IANS) Researchers have found that children's antibodies can effectively fight out Covid-19 infection, and that kids could be an underutilised source of potential antibody therapies to counteract the "ever-evolving" SARS-CoV-2 virus.
Mumbai, Nov 11 (IANS) As the Maharashtra government and the BrihanMumbai Municipal Corporation fret and fume to control the atmospheric pollution levels in Mumbai and other cities, top medical experts warn that bad air can lead to multiple health issues, including cancer, heart complications and diabetes among the citizens.
London, Nov 10 (IANS) An Indian-origin man is among claimants who filed a lawsuit against the Oxford-AstraZeneca Covid-19 vaccine -- administered as Covishield in India -- over a rare blood clot.
Lucknow, Nov 10 (IANS) A 64-year-old patient survived a massive heart attack after the implantation of a four-lead pacemaker called LOT-CRT (Left Bundle Branch Optimised - Cardiac Resynchronisation Therapy).
