Health Archives - Page 3 of 61

Single pill with two drugs can boost treatment for blood pressure, says study

August 27, 2018

A single pill with two drugs could transform blood pressure treatment as most of the patients are often reluctant to take more than a pill, according to a research. The research, published in the European He...

Breastfeeding might cut off stroke risk: Study

Loknath Das

August 27, 2018

Health

A new research has found that breastfeeding can reduce stroke risk in post-menopausal women. The study, which was published in the Journal of the American Heart Association showed 23 per cent lower risk of st...

Kidneys can be affected because of poor air quality, says study

Loknath Das

August 27, 2018

Health

Polluted air increases the risk of chronic kidney disease (CKD) which occurs when a person's kidneys are damaged, or cannot filter blood properly, researchers, including one of Indian origin, have found. The...

Tobacco smoke exposure can impact adolescents’ health, make them ill

Loknath Das

August 24, 2018

Health

Exposure to tobacco smoke can drastically impact teenagers’ health. A University of Cincinnati study found that teens exposed to tobacco smoke were at higher risk of having respiratory symptoms, such as sho...

Mums, take it easy. Maternal depression may affect child’s immune system

Loknath Das

August 24, 2018

Health

Turns out, depression in mothers may have long-term effects on their children’s stress and physical well-being. In a new study, researchers followed 125 children from birth to 10 years. At 10 years, mother’...

E-cigarettes are as dangerous as smoking. It can double the risk of heart attack

Loknath Das

August 24, 2018

Health

A new study has found that smoking an e-cigarette on a regular basis could double the risk of a heart attack. According to a new analysis of a survey of nearly 70,000 people, led by researchers at UC San Fr...

Maternal depression may affect child’s mental health, says study

Loknath Das

August 23, 2018

Health

Women, take note. If you are suffering from depression, it may affect your child’s stress and physical well-being throughout life, a new study has found. The findings, published in the Journal of Diabete...

Read this before you take sleeping pills

Loknath Das

August 23, 2018

Health

Insomnia or sleep disturbance is the most common of all sleep disorders. Insomnia is the difficulty in falling asleep or staying asleep, even when a person can sleep in. According to a report by the Nationa...

Lower indoor temperatures linked to higher blood pressure

Loknath Das

August 23, 2018

Health

According to a recent study, one can manage hypertension by turning up the thermostat. Comparing blood pressure readings of people in their own homes with temperature readings, the researchers at University...

10 beneficial acupressure points for weight loss and good health

Loknath Das

August 20, 2018

Health

Acupressure is based on the concept of life energy flowing through different meridians in the body. So, just by pressing certain points in the body, you can clear any blockage in the meridians and treat dif...