Implanted coils can help some lung patients breathe easy
New York, May 16 (IANS) A novel minimally invasive therapy that involves implantation of tiny coils into the lungs can improve exercise ability and...
Kochi traffic halts to let beating heart pass
Kochi, Aug 11 (IANS) A siren-blaring ambulance carrying the harvested heart and lungs of a brain-dead young man breezed through otherwise choked roads and...
Mindful movement may lower stress, anxiety
Mindful movement may lower stress, anxiety
New York, June 22 (IANS) Taking a walk may be a good opportunity to mentally review your to-do list,...
Diabetics at double the risk of developing cataract
Diabetics at double the risk of developing cataract
London, Feb 6 (IANS) People with diabetes are at double the risk of developing cataract as the...
Heartburn pills may raise kidney disease risk
New York, Jan 12 (IANS) Popping common over-the-counter pills for controlling stomach acid, gas and heartburn daily may put you at chronic kidney disease...
Brain region key to treating addiction identified
New York, Sep 8 (IANS) A region of the brain - called the insular cortex - may hold the key to treating smoking and...
Local leaders from Asia Pacific nations commit to #endTobacco and #beatNCDs
Local leaders from Asia Pacific nations commit to #endTobacco and #beatNCDs
Earlier in December 2018, several local leaders from Asia Pacific nations unanimously adopted a...
Kids’ low self-control increases smoking in adulthood
Kids' low self-control increases smoking in adulthood
London, Sep 14 (IANS) Children with low self-control were twice as likely to smoke as adults compared to...
New form of Ebola virus may cause disease in humans
London, March 25 (IANS) The Reston virus, a member of the Ebola virus family which is known to circulate in domestic pigs in Asia,...
Here’s a 21-day immunity plan you can follow for ever
Here's a 21-day immunity plan you can follow for ever
New Delhi: With 80 per cent of chronic disease attributable to lifestyle and linked environmental...
