Health

Health refers to a person’s condition where he/she is known to be free of any physical and/or mental illness, pain or injury. The World Health Organization (WHO) defined health in 1946 as “a state of complete physical, mental, and social well-being and not merely the absence of disease or infirmity. On this site, we extend its meaning to include the fact that other facets of a personality like appearance, fitness levels, confidence, happiness, sex, relationships also contribute to the health of a person.

First weeks of life are crucial for IVF-conceived children

Posted By ANI, February 19, 2020 at 08:48am

IVF-pregnancies come with an increased risk of low birth weight, prematurity and birth defects. It may be due to increased probability of twin-births after IVF-treatment.
HIV patients may be more prone to chronic obstructive pulmonary disease

Posted By ANI, February 19, 2020 at 08:43am

HIV patients may be at higher risk of chronic obstructive pulmonary disease, according to a new study. Read on to know more.
Ebola virus is a new ally in fight against deadly brain tumours

Posted By ANI, February 19, 2020 at 08:39am

According to new research, the Ebola virus can be used to fight Glioblastomas, which are relentless, hard-to-treat and often lethal brain tumors.
WHO warns against blanket measures, says new coronavirus ‘less deadly’ than SARS, MERS

Posted By Longjam Dineshwori, February 18, 2020 at 06:04pm

WHO officials rejected the suggestion that all cruises should be halted to avoid spread of coronavirus infections.
Alzheimer’s: Flickering lights may help fight the disease

Posted By Editorial Team, February 18, 2020 at 05:32pm

Some studies suggest that exposure to flickering lights may help fight Alzheimer's disease. Here's how it works?
Obesity and depression have a vicious association: Know how to deal with it

Posted By Jahnavi Sarma, February 18, 2020 at 02:03pm

Research says that if you are overweight, you may be at risk of depression. At the same time, this mental health condition may also make you obese.
Coronavirus update: Director of a leading Wuhan hospital dies of the disease

Posted By Longjam Dineshwori, February 18, 2020 at 01:11pm

The death toll due to the coronavirus outbreak has reached 1,868 in mainland China, as per the latest reports.
If you want to know a person’s true feelings, never trust facial expressions

Posted By IANS, February 18, 2020 at 08:47am

Facial expressions might not be reliable indicators of emotion, say researchers, adding that, people should never trust a person's face.
Sitting more may raise heart disease risk in older women

Posted By IANS, February 18, 2020 at 08:40am

A new research says that too much time spent sitting can increase the risk of heart diseases in post-menopausal women. Read on to know more.
Simple blood test to improve ovarian cancer diagnosis

Posted By IANS, February 18, 2020 at 08:39am

Researchers have developed a simple blood test that measures the body's own immune response to improve diagnosis of ovarian cancer.
Today health tips: Do not drink tea on an empty stomach

Posted By Longjam Dineshwori, February 18, 2020 at 08:17am

This series of our today health tips will talk about the downsides of drinking tea on an empty stomach.
Stay alert parents! TikTok's viral Skullbreaker challenge can lead to serious injuries

Posted By Longjam Dineshwori, February 18, 2020 at 08:16am

With many cases of serious injuries being reported, TikTok's viral Skullbreaker challenge is causing concern for parents of young children.
How are coronavirus symptoms different from those of flu and cold?

Posted By Editorial Team, February 18, 2020 at 08:15am

Both seasonal flu viruses and 2019-nCoV are contagious viruses that cause respiratory illness. But some flu symptoms may not occur in coronavirus patients.
Want to get better sleep at night? Smell your partner’s shirt

Posted By ANI, February 17, 2020 at 11:04am

A new study provides evidence that merely sleeping with a partner's scent improves sleep efficiency.
Coronavirus outbreak: Over 57k confirmed cases in China, 11 K serious

Posted By IANS, February 17, 2020 at 10:24am

As many as 9,419 coronavirus patients have been cured even as the death from the virus has risen to 1,665, says China's National Health Commission (NHC).
Low carb, high protein diets may help alleviate hospital-acquired infections

Posted By ANI, February 17, 2020 at 10:22am

The study focuses on the hospital-acquired infection Clostridioides difficile, an intestinal infection resulting from antibiotic use.
India aims to eliminate tuberculosis by 2025

Posted By IANS, February 16, 2020 at 11:42am

To eliminate tuberculosis from India, the governmnet has taken up an ambitious universal immunisation programme- says union health minister.
Coronavirus update: Fatigue, muscle pain too may indicate infection

Posted By Jahnavi Sarma, February 16, 2020 at 11:37am

The novel coronavirus, named COVID-19 by the World Health Organisation, has claimed more than 1,600 victims so far. Read on to know more.
Keeping a potted plant on your desk may help combat workplace stress

Posted By ANI, February 16, 2020 at 11:35am

Workplace stress: Researchers from Japan reveal the stress-relieving effects that plants can potentially have on employees at a busy workplace.
Green tea plus exercise may benefit people suffering from fatty liver disease

Posted By IANS, February 16, 2020 at 09:49am

Non-alcoholic fatty liver disease is a significant global health problem that is expected to worsen, say researchers.