India led world in reducing malaria cases in 2017: WHO
New Delhi: India and 10 other countries in sub-Saharan Africa accounted for around 70 per cent of estimated malaria cases (151 million) and deaths (274,000) globally last year, with only India reporting progress in reducing its malaria cases when compared to 2016, the World Health Organization said Monday. India, a country that represents 4 per cent More...
Malaria reductions stall after progress: WHO
Johannesburg: The World Health Organization says progress in reducing the number of people contracting malaria has stalled after several years of global declines. India made progress in reducing cases of malaria. The More...
Drug resistant infections linked with higher mortality rates in Indian hospitals
Washington: In a recent study, researchers measured the burden of antibiotic resistance in low- or middle-income countries, and reported that in-hospital mortality is significantly higher among patients infected More...
Climate change damaging male fertility, study suggests
Washington: Here another good reason why you should be concerned about climate changes. According to a recent study, climate change could pose a threat to male fertility. Climate change could pose a threat to male More...
Singing in choirs reduce loneliness and increase interest in life for older adults
Washington: Singing in a choir reduced loneliness and increased interest in the lives of older adults, a recent study suggests. The study found that older adults who sing in a choir can reduce loneliness and also More...
Fish oil, vitamin D ineffective for preventing cancer, heart disease: Study
Chicago: Taking fish oil or vitamin D? Big studies give long-awaited answers on who does and does not benefit from these popular nutrients. Taking fish oil supplements to prevent heart and cancer may not be effective. Fish More...
Vegetable intake keeps your heart healthy
Washington: Turns out, if everyone on the planet ate a healthy fiber-rich diet which includes vegetables, there wouldn’t be many instances of heart disease. Representative image A new research at the Medical More...
Sitting under blue light to keep your blood pressure in check
London: Exposure to blue light decreases blood pressure, reducing the risk of developing cardiovascular disease, a study has found. The reduction of blood pressure from blue light is similar to what is seen in clinical More...
Thai lawmakers back legalizing medical marijuana
Bangkok: Thailand’s legislature has officially proposed allowing the licensed medical use of marijuana, making it a potential trailblazer in Asia in legalizing what used to be regarded strictly as a dangerous More...
Spending too much time on social media increases depression, loneliness: Study
Washington: Spending too much time on social media sites like Facebook, Snapchat and Instagram can impact your well-being, making you depressed and lonely, a study has found. Limiting screen time on social media More...
