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How Acid Suppressants Raise the Risk of Dementia Explained

Millions of people around the world use acid suppressants called proton pump inhibitors for conditions like heartburn, gastritis and stomach ulcers. New research revealed how they induce dementia.




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Koyambedu Market Continues to Impact Tamil Nadu Coronavirus Count

In Tamil Nadu, 600 persons tested positive for coronavirus taking to the total tally to 6,009, while three COVID-19 patients lost their lives taking the death toll to 40, revealed sources.




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Economic Impact of COVID-19 Discussed

Prime Minister Narendra Modi discussed the measures required to address the health and economic impact of the COVID-19 pandemic with his Italian counterpart Giuseppe Conte over a phone call.




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No More Finger Pricks: Artificial Intelligence can Track Low-glucose Levels Via ECG

Using artificial intelligence (AI), detecting low glucose levels (hyperglycemia) becomes very easy and painless. This new technology could track low-glucose levels via ECG without finger-prick test.




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Computer-based Approach Predicts Gestational Diabetes

Novel computer algorithm can predict women at high risk of gestational diabetes in the early stages of pregnancy, or even before pregnancy has occurred,




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Regular Screening Reduces Deadly Diabetic Ketoacidosis

Widespread general population screening for islet autoantibodies can reduce the occurrence of complications like diabetic ketoacidosis (DKA) among children




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Environmental Factors Linked to Prevalence of Type 1 Diabetes: Study

Environmental factors may play a role in the incidence of type 1 diabetes as it has increased too rapidly over years, reports a new study. The findings




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Study Reveals the Role of Bacteria in Type 2 Diabetes

Bacteria may be involved in the development of type 2 diabetes, according to a study published in iNature Metabolism/i by researchers from Universite




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Greater Weight Loss Achieved Through Bariatric Surgery Before Diabetes Development

Obese patients may lose more weight if they undergo bariatric surgery before they develop diabetes. Both obesity and diabetes are common, serious and costly in United States.




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'Living Drug Factories' May Treat Diabetes and Other Diseases

New study devised a way to encapsulate therapeutic cells that can be implanted in patients, which could secrete drugs as-needed in the patient. This novel




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Heart Attack, Stroke Risk Downs Among Diabetics: Study

Cardiovascular mortality rates got reduced among patients with diabetes, according to a new study published in the Endocrine Society's iJournal of Clinical Endocrinology (and) Metabolism/i.




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New Vaccine for Virus Associated With Type 1 Diabetes Developed

A new vaccine for virus that plays a key role in the autoimmune attack that leads to type 1 diabetes has been produced by Karolinska Institutet researchers.




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Artificial intelligence Application Tracks Mental Health

Artificial intelligence-based interactive voice application is an effective way to monitor the wellbeing of patients being treated for serious mental illness.




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Smartphone Apps Not Accurate Enough to Spot All Skin Cancers, Say Researchers

Current regulations for the smartphone apps to spot skin cancers does not provide adequate protection to the public, said researchers. The findings of the study are published in The BMJ.




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Apps to Help Tackle COVID-19 Crisis Developed

Two new apps to help the country tackle the growing new coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic have been created by engineering students of Sona College of Technology,




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IIT Bombay Launches 'CORONTINE' To Track Quarantine People

CORONTINE app could help authorities track asymptomatic carriers of COVID-19 and prevent the spread of the coronavirus. A team led by Manjesh K Hanwal




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One Step Closer to Developing Mobile Contact Tracing App to Stop Coronavirus Transmission

Developing a mobile app to trace close proximity contacts can help control coronavirus transmission, reports a new study. A team of medical researchers




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SmellTracker: Self-Monitoring Your Sense of Smell may Help Detect Coronavirus

Loss of smell is suggested as an early indicator of COVID-19 infection. Hence, self-monitoring your sense of smell could be an ideal way to track deadly coronavirus, reports a new study.




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Apple and Google Collaborate on COVID-19 Contact Tracing Tech

Apple and Google join hands to enable the use of Bluetooth technology to help governments and health agencies decrease the spread of the novel coronavirus,




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Next-Generation Lab Nanodevice can Help Detect Bacteria and Viruses

New process improves lab-on-chip devices to separate drug-resistant strains of bacterial infection, viruses. The findings of the study are published in




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New E-sensors Woven into Fabrics can Track Your Vital Signs Remotely

Novel lightweight electronic sensors can be integrated into flexible fabrics, including the kinds of polyesters often used in athletic wear, to provide




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COVID-19 Accelerates Digital Transformation in Healthcare Services

In healthcare services, digital transformation is accelerated by COVID-19, says GlobalData, a leading data and analytics company. Urte Jakimaviciute,




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Routine Childhood Vaccination Tied to Improved Schooling Among Adults in India

Routine childhood vaccines are among the most cost-effective life-saving interventions. A new study says that vaccines can also improve school attainment.




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Premature Birth Strongly Linked to Reactive Attachment Disorder

Premature babies have the risk of reactive attachment disorder which can impair a child's ability to function in normal situations and their social interactions,




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Over 30 Risk Factors Responsible for the Onset of Psychosis in Offspring Identified

New study discovers 30 significant risk factors and five protective factors during and after pregnancy that are more likely to cause psychotic disorders in offspring.




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Parents can Influence Physical Activity in Kids with Developmental Disabilities

Parents who reported spending more time on physical activities observed better motor skills in their kids, reports a new study. The findings of the study




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Kangaroo Care Method: Mother-infant Touch and Contact can Boost Baby's Brain Development

Mother-infant touch and contact play a key role in baby's brain development and function, suggests a new study. As the world prioritizes social distancing




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Alcohol Use by Fathers Before Conception may Negatively Impact Child Development

Paternal consumption of alcohol before conception and maternal alcohol consumption during pregnancy can generate several deficits in the offspring, reports a new study.




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Early Introduction to Solid Foods Show Gut Bacteria Changes That may Predict Future Health Risks

Early introduction of solid foods to infants showed gut microbiome shifts, reports a new study. Gut microbiome changes are key factors in the development of common metabolic and immune conditions.




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Teaching Self-regulation for Kids: At Home, At School and With Autism

Self-regulation strategies can help kids adjust and control their emotions, behavior and body movements, reports a new study. As every teacher will




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Physical Activity Should be a Part of Kids Routine During COVID-19 Lockdown

Children should be engaged in physical activity by their parents and carers as a part of daily routine during the COVID-19 lockdown, reports a new study.




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Childhood Vaccinations may Help Prevent Antimicrobial Resistance

In low and middle income countries, immunizing children with two common vaccines namely the pneumococcal conjugate and rotavirus vaccines was found to




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Children Who Have Difficult Relationships With Their Mothers are Clingy Towards Their Early Teachers: Study

A new study has found that kids who experience "dependent" or clingy relationships with their preschool teachers tend to have difficulties in their relationships with their mothers.




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Achieving Universal Health Coverage Should Top Your Agenda, Say G20 Leaders

In Japan G20 leaders should focus on fulfilling their obligations to improve and expand their nations' health care systems. In a commentary published




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More Antimalarial Artemisinin can Be Extracted from Chinese Shrubs

iArtemisia annua/i herb has now been genetically engineered to produce more Artemisinin. Anti-Malarial benefits of Artemisinin compound can only be




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Substance in Chinese Medicine can Cause Cardiac Arrhythmia: Study

The natural substances dehydroevodiamine (DHE) and hortiamine isolated from Evodia rutaecarpa, a medicinal plant used in Traditional Chinese Medicine




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Acupuncture Does Not Have Any Effect On In Vitro Fertilization Process

Acupuncture seems to have no effect (Good or bad) on the in vitro fertilization (IVF) procedure, finds a new study. The findings of this study are published in the IJAMA/I journal.




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Alternative Medicine Practices Should be in the Dermatologist's Know How

All Dermatologists need to know the basics of alternative medicine practices to treat their various side effects. By having proper knowledge of alternative




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Yoga, Tai Chi Reduce Stroke Risk Factors

Stroke survivors and those who at risk are urged to focus on mindfulness-based interventions (MBIs) such as yoga and tai chi, revealed paper published




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Acupressure Relieves Side Effects of Breast Cancer Treatment

Acupressure could be a low-cost, at-home solution to reduce persistent side effects that linger after breast cancer treatment, according to new study.




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Acupuncture Improves Symptoms Associated With PTSD

Acupuncture, a complementary approach shows promising results in improving psychological and pain symptoms associated with post-traumatic stress disorder




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Acupuncture as Added Treatment for Chronic Stable Angina

Clinical trial results have found that adjunctive therapy with acupuncture had a significant effect in alleviating chronic stable angina within 16 weeks.




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Indian Herbal Extract Has Anti-diabetic Properties

Withania coagulans or Paneer dodi extracts packed in natural polymers can reduce blood glucose levels, according to the study done in diabetic mice, published in iACS Omega/i.




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Self-administered Acupressure Could Help Lower Back Pain

Acupressure, a traditional Chinese medicine technique, can improve chronic pain symptoms in the lower back, reveals a new study. The findings of the study




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Acai Berry Derivatives Treat Malaria in Mice

Acai berry extracts can reduce parasites in the blood and prolong the survival of malarial mice, according to the study published in iACS Omega/i.




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Yoga, Physical Therapy Reduce Back Pain (and) Improve Sleep

Yoga and physical therapy (PT) approaches are effective in treating co-occurring sleep disturbance and back pain while reducing the need for medication,




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Isolating Kidney Stem Cells from Urine is Achievable

Kidneys are involved in many crucial functions such as (i) maintaining balanced levels of fluids in the body, (ii) filtering waste materials from food,




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Half of the Lupus Rashes Harbor High Levels of Bacteria Cause for Infections

In the paper, published in the Journal of Investigative Dermatology, researchers found that 50% of skin rashes in patients with lupus contained an abnormally




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Fresh Approach to Calm That Angry Nose

Eosinophilic chronic rhinosinusitis (ECRS) is a type of airway disease involving nasal inflammation. Many studies have attempted to understand the molecular-based




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Alternative Medicine Improves Quality of Life in Acute Rehab

While experts have long believed that CAM therapies could benefit patients in acute rehab, less is known about which benefits are most advantageous to these individuals' quality of life.