Women suffering with migraines are at an increased risk of mortality from heart diseases than women who do not have migraine, finds a new study.   Migraine is a severe headache often accompanied by nausea and sensitivity to light and sound.   The findings showed that women who reported a migraine had a greater risk for major cardiovascular disease, including heart attacks, strokes and angina…

As many as 34 per cent of the people who spend most of their time indoors, in offices and at homes have various types of respiratory diseases because of indoor air pollution.   According to a survey conducted by Artemis hospital, 82 per cent of the offices in the national capital have unhealthy air quality.   The study has said that women and children were the most vulnerable. Bad indoor…

According to a study, chemicals commonly found in plastics and fungicides may be weakening children’s teeth by disrupting hormones that stimulate the growth of dental enamel.   The researchers for this study examined the effects of two endocrine disruptors chemicals that interfere with mammalian hormones.   One of the most prevalent, Bisphenol A (BPA) is found in every-day items including…

Smoking marijuana for a long time can put you at increased risk of gum diseases that can lead to tooth loss, says a study that found no other serious adverse physical effects of pot-smoking.   The study tracked nearly 1,000 New Zealanders from birth to age 38.   Tobacco users in the study were found to have gum disease as well as reduced lung function, systemic inflammation and indicators…

The short-term decision to take painkillers can have devastating consequences of making pain worse and longer lasting, warns new research. The findings could explain the explosion of painkiller addiction in the past few decades. “We are showing for the first time that even a brief exposure to opioids can have long-term negative effects on pain,” said lead researcher Peter Grace, assistant…

Exercise that puts greater strain on bones, like running, may help in improving bone health more effectively than non-weight bearing activities like cycling, finds a new study. “Normal human beings need to exercise moderately to maintain health. However, those at risk of weaker bones need to take up running rather than swimming or cycling,” said lead author Giovanni Lombardi from Istituto…

A new study by The National Institute of Cancer in Milan, Italy reveals that adolescents and young adults have a lower chance of surviving some common types of cancer than children.   "The good news is that the number of children, adolescents and young adults surviving for at least five years after diagnosis has risen steadily over time in Europe," said lead author Annalisa Trama.  …

Highlighting the apparent gender bias in northern India, fewer girl children suffering from congenital heart diseases are brought for treatment in comparison to boys even when the treatment is provided free of cost, finds a new study.   The findings showed that the gender bias is present for all ages of children and for parents living in both rural and urban communities.   "The bias…

Researchers, including one of Indian-origin, have discovered that lower levels of a hormone may make teenagers vulnerable to gaining unhealthy weight.   "Our study is the first to look at levels of spexin in the pediatric population," said one of the study authors Seema Kumar from Mayo Clinic Children's Centre in Minnesota, US.   Potentially tied to weight management, spexin…

Drexel University scientists have discovered an unusual mechanism for how two new antimalarial drugs operate: They give the parasite's skin a boost in cholesterol, making it unable to traverse the narrow labyrinths of the human bloodstream. The drugs also seem to trick the parasite into reproducing prematurely.   Malaria is a mosquito-borne disease caused by Plasmodium parasites. After a…

Just adopting a healthy lifestyle by refraining from drinking alcohol and smoking, maintaining a healthy body weight and exercising regularly can help you keep deadly cancer at bay, new research reaffirms. About 20-40 percent of cancer cases could potentially be prevented through modifications to adopt a healthy lifestyle, the study found. A large proportion of cancer cases and deaths can be prevented…

Bread is undeniably one of the most convenient foods we have in today's time. And there is no denying the fact that it can add a whole variety to your plate, with garlic bread, cheese toasties, vegetable sandwich, plain butter toast or bun maska. But a lot of us have been unsettled ever since Center for Science and Environment (CSE) released its study that says most breads made by Indian companies…

Love to binge on potatoes and French fries? If yes, you may be at an increased risk of developing high blood pressure, warns a new study. Potatoes are one of the world’s most commonly consumed foods-and are a high source of potassium. The findings showed that participants who consumed four or more than four servings a week of boiled, baked or mashed potatoes, are at an 11 percent increased risk…