Prevalence of H. pylori is most common in developing countries as it is generally related to socioeconomic status and hygienic conditions and is thought to be spread through person to person contact or even through food and water.
While saying that "accidents do happen," a team of international experts, including those from the World Health Organisation (WHO), investigating the origins of Covid-19 said on Tuesday that laboratory leak of the virus is "extremely unlikely."
Eating grapes can help protect against sunburn and ultraviolet (UV) skin damage and natural components found in the fruits known as polyphenols are thought to be responsible for these beneficial effects, according to a new study.
Women are more likely than men to suffer sudden death due to cardiac arrest during night-time hours, a new study suggests.
Cancer patients can come across either chronic or acute pain. Acute pain is more common in cases of cancer surgery and tends to only last a short time during which painkillers keep it under control. Chronic pain is more persistent in nature and can be due to changes to the nerves if the cancer is pressing on nerves or due to chemicals that a tumor produces
The term gynecological cancer refers to the growth of tumor cells in the reproductive organs of a woman’s body. The most common forms of this category of cancer are uterine cancer, cervical cancer, and ovarian cancer.
Patient education and clarification of myths about cancer is important for cancer treatment and achieving optimal survival outcomes. Here are a few of the common myths and their facts.
On World Cancer Day, marked across the globe on February 4 every year, here's a list of commonly ignored symptoms, which could be warning signs of cancer. Cancers are painless when they start and so they get ignored by the patient and doctors alike.
Parents, take note. If your child is exposed to air pollution, they may have a decline in thinking skills in later life, a study suggests.
The microbiome refers to all the bacteria as well as fungi, parasites, and viruses that live on and inside a human or animal. Most of these micro-organisms are found in the intestines, and most of them are helpful, stimulating the immune system, breaking down food and helping synthesize key vitamins, the researchers said in the mice-based study.
World Cancer Day 2021 is observed every year on 4th February to spread awareness, inspire change and reduce the global impact of cancer all around the world. Cancer is the second leading cause of death globally. The top cancers that affect the Indian population are lung, breast, cervical, head and neck and colorectal cancer (CRC).
Scientists have found that the Kent variant of Covid-19, which has been spreading around the UK, appears to be undergoing some worrying new genetic changes.
Intensive lowering of blood pressure (BP) is effective in reducing cardiovascular risk in patients exposed to high levels of air pollution, a new study suggests.
Expecting mothers, take note. A new study indicates that diabetes during pregnancy may increase the risk of heart disease.
US-based biotechnology company Novavax on Friday announced that its Covid-19 vaccine was 89.3 per cent effective in preventing Covid-19 in a trial conducted in the UK.
The ongoing pandemic has induced numerous changes in our lifestyle, work processes and mental condition. Fatigue, depression, and anxiety are some of the commonest terms used to describe our thoughts and feelings these days. Know how can a counsellor help you in such a situation.
Women, take note. Contracting Covid-19 while expecting a baby can have deadly consequences, a new study suggests.
People with higher omega-3 levels in their blood may have a reduced risk of death from Covid-19 infection, a new study suggests.
US pharmaceutical giant Merck & Co announced that it is discontinuing the development of its Covid-19 vaccine candidates -- V590 and V591.
Do you constantly feel run down, exhausted and cold when others are warm? This so happens when the thyroid gland isn't working as well as it should be, you don't feel well.
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