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Controlling body weight in early life can prevent male infertility later

14 Jun 2022 07:03 AM IST

Controlling body weight more carefully during childhood and adolescence can be helpful in preventing male infertility later in life, suggests the findings of a recent study. The researchers will be presented at the Endocrine Society’s annual meeting in Atlanta, Ga. The study finds that children and adolescents with overweight or

$‘Inadequate nutrition puts male runners at risk of stress fractures’$

‘Inadequate nutrition puts male runners at risk of stress fractures’

14 Jun 2022 07:01 AM IST

Male runners who do not receive enough energy from their diet can be at risk for stress fractures, according to a new study. The findings of the study will be presented at the Endocrine Society’s annual meeting in Atlanta, Ga. “Our findings indicate that male runners, including recreational runners, should

KEY FACTS YOU NEED TO KNOW ABOUT ALBINISM

14 Jun 2022 06:58 AM IST

13th June is International Albinism Awareness Day. Observed on 13 June every year, this day celebrates the human rights of people dealing with albinism. Albinism is a rare, non-contagious, genetically inherited health condition that results in the lack of melanin in the skin, eyes, and hair, causing those suffering from

‘UNPLEASANT ODOUR IS PROCESSED MORE QUICKLY IN THE BRAIN THAN PLEASANT ONES’

02 Jun 2022 06:18 AM IST

According to the findings of a new study by the University of Tokyo, a specially created odour delivery device, along with machine learning-based analysis of scalp-recorded electroencephalogram, has enabled researchers to see when and where odours are processed in the brain. The study found that odour information in the brain

7 tips to quit smoking for a healthy life

02 Jun 2022 06:17 AM IST

Globally tobacco use is known to be among the leading causes of cancer, apart from it having other health impacts. Hence, annually World No-Tobacco Day is celebrated on May 31 to raise awareness on the subject. Cigarette smoking is the most common form of tobacco use worldwide and it is

How to Naturally Relieve Joint Pain

01 Jun 2022 15:32 PM IST

Is joint pain in your way of enjoying life’s little moments? You are far from alone. In fact, nearly one-quarter of Americans struggle with joint pain on a daily basis. And this number continues to increase each year. So, what can we do to relieve joint pain? Is it possible

NEW STUDY CHALLENGES PREVIOUS LINK BETWEEN DIABETES, MEDICATION AND FRACTURES

31 May 2022 06:13 AM IST

Sodium-glucose transporter-2 (SGLT2) inhibitors, which reduce renal glucose reabsorption, may help control blood sugar and protect kidney health in patients with diabetic renal failure; however, several large clinical trials have linked these drugs to a higher risk of bone fracture. May fruits help control the blood sugar as well. Studies show

Nanoparticle technology outsmarts brain cancer

31 May 2022 06:11 AM IST

According to the scientists at the University of Michigan Rogel Cancer Center, a small molecule has been identified that blocks a key pathway in brain tumors. But there was a problem: How to get the inhibitor through the bloodstream and into the brain to reach the tumor. In collaboration with

Moderate egg consumption improves the heart’s well-being

31 May 2022 06:10 AM IST

The findings of recent research suggest how moderate egg consumption can increase the amount of heart-healthy metabolites in the blood. The findings were published in the journal, ‘eLife’. Eggs are a rich source of dietary cholesterol, but they also contain a variety of essential nutrients. There is conflicting evidence as

‘E-CIGARETTES HAVE SIGNIFICANT POTENTIAL FOR LATER HEALTH CONSEQUENCES’

31 May 2022 06:07 AM IST

Nearly 2,300 adolescents and young adults became new tobacco smokers in the US throughout 2017-2019 with the total number of users under 21 years of age vaping (using e-cigarettes) rising to over 1 million by 2019, accordingly to a new published research. Of these, 56.3 percent used Juul products in

Autistic individuals likely to have chronic health conditions

30 May 2022 06:26 AM IST

New research from the University of Cambridge suggests autistic individuals are more likely to have chronic mental and physical health conditions. They are also reported to have lower-quality healthcare than others. These findings, published in Molecular Autism, have important implications for the healthcare and support of autistic individuals. Many studies

INFUSIONS OF LIDOCAINE COULD HELP MIGRAINE SUFFERERS

26 May 2022 06:58 AM IST

Infusions of the local anesthetic lidocaine may provide some pain relief to persons with chronic migraine who have failed to respond to other treatments, according to a recent study. The findings of the research were published in the journal ‘Regional Anesthesia & Pain Medicine. Intravenous infusions of a local anesthetic