Concerns over antibiotic resistance are reaching fever pitch, and the race is on to uncover novel compounds to replace them. A new study suggests that...

People get salivary gland infections when bacteria or viruses get into the salivary glands, which are a group of glands in the head and neck.Salivary...

Metabolically healthy obesity — also known as "healthy obesity" — describes obesity not accompanied by metabolic health complications, such as diabetes, hypertension, or high cholesterol.There...

Dealing with anxiety, depression, and stress at intense levels for a long time can impact our long-term physical health. But what if we are exposed...

According to the latest research, having elevated blood pressure as an older adult predicts an increase in one of the hallmarks of Alzheimer's disease. The...

New research shows that gene therapy can completely reverse markers of type 2 diabetes and obesity in rodents.The prevalence of diabetes, or the total number...

It is that time of the year again! Monsoon - when greenery returns to the gardens and fields, leaves begin to sprout, the peacock dances,...

A last-minute change in the budget has given the smokeless tobacco (SLT) companies “unprecedented opportunity” to expand their trade, anti-tobacco group Progga says.The use of...

Medical testing can provide an accurate answer, and some methods can indicate the fetus' sex as early as the 10th week. Options include:Blood testDoctors primarily...

Immunotherapy is gaining ground in cancer treatment, but there is still a long way to go until we can manage to improve immune system-boosting drugs...

Cilia are hair-like projections that extend from cells' membranes. Researchers recently discovered that a lack of cilia may be linked to the progression of melanoma.Skin...

Scientists have found it challenging to understand why some breast cancers become resistant to drugs. A recent study concludes that a sticky protein might be...

A new study, designed to estimate the harmful effects of poor air quality, revealed a significant correlation between diabetes and pollution levels. The conclusion, the...

Women who work 45 hours or more each week may be upping their risk of diabetes, new research finds. Men who work the same number...

The Koreans provided support to establish the institute with a budget of $13.75 million in grant aid.KOICA said Monday was the “historical moment” for Bangladesh...

While it is an observational study, the researchers noted, that the reason may be because women might work longer hours, when all the household chores...

Ayahuasca, a drug used by people in the Amazon basin, might help people with treatment-resistant depression. A new study adds to the small but growing...

According to a study conducted by The Endocrine Society, couples who eat more seafood tend to have sexual intercourse more often and get pregnant faster...

Coffee consumption — in particular, several cups daily — is associated with a wide range of health benefits, according to an umbrella review of meta-analyses...

Washington: Eating a diet that includes peanuts, chickpeas, apples and a little amount of plant sterols may lower cholesterol and improve blood pressure, new research...

Parents need to be more attentive when it comes to their kids’ exposure to cigarette smoke, a new study has claimed. According to the Paediatric...

A precision cancer treatment that targets rare genetic mutations that exist in about 5,000 people in the United States instead of the tumor's location in...

To diagnose a disease correctly, we have three tools in our hand. The first one is meticulous history taking. Taking history with due sympathy, empathy...

A malfunctioning mitral heart valve (a valve that lets blood flow from one chamber of the heart, the left atrium, to another called the left...

The weather is changing and you probably focus on organising clothes and wardrobe for winter. Now let us try the same with skin care regimen....

Hand, foot and mouth disease is common in children but can also occur in adults. Now a days school going children especially in the city...

Eggs are pretty much the nature's perfect food. For centuries, eggs have been prised for their health-protective properties.Hair care: Most of the vitamins present in...

When healthy cells in your eye change or mutate and grow too quickly in a disorganised way, they can form a mass of tissue called...

Diabetic patients will be relieved to know that they need not totally remove their favourite foods from their to-eat list.There are a few ways to...

The number of people signing up to marathon events and taking up regular running has risen dramatically in recent years, but many runners just aren’t...

Lifestyle factors -- such as high blood pressure, smoking, high blood cholesterol levels, heavy drinking, too much salt and lack of exercise -- can increase...

US regulators have approved the first drug with a sensor that alerts doctors when the medication has been taken, offering a new way of monitoring...

The winter season can take its toll on your mood, health, and body. Your eyes are no exception! Pay attention to your vision and eyes...

With the rise of superbugs, the impact of drug resistance is becoming more serious. One woman tells Talking Point how it left her blind and...

Without a good posture, your overall health and total efficiency may be compromised. Since the long-term effects of poor posture can be on your bodily...