Category: HEALTH

Majority of people living with long Covid experience some form of social stigma directly related to their condition, according to a new study.

As people strive to maintain high levels of "good" cholesterol in their diet, new research has revealed that high-density lipoprotein (HDL) cholesterol may not be effective in "uniformly predicting cardiovascular disease risk" for adults belonging to all races and ethnic backgrounds.

A team of Brazilian researchers has discovered that a gene can protect people, even those aged 90 and above, from the deadly Covid disease.

Covid-19 can alter a person's genetic makeup which can enhance the proliferation of disease and cause further deterioration in diabetes and associated heart disease, an Indian-origin researcher has revealed.

A diet containing lots of salt can contribute to increased levels of stress, a new study has revealed.

More than 1 billion teens and young people are potentially at risk of hearing loss because of their use of headphones and earbuds and attendance at loud music venues, new research has shown.

New research from the University of Missouri in the U.S. has found that common vitamin B3 dietary supplements can increase the risk of serious disease, including developing cancer.

Ulcer at the corner of the mouth has now been documented by scientists as the first sign of infection with the monkeypox virus.

Among children and adolescents, rates of malaise/fatigue/exhaustion, cough, and throat/chest pain were the most strongly associated with a prior Covid-19 infection, but rates of headache, fever, abdominal pain, anxiety disorder, and depression were also increased.

Daily intake of green tea and an occasional glass of red wine may help reduce plaques in the brain associated with Alzheimer's disease, according to a study.

Pregnant women, who received one of the mRNA Covid-19 vaccines, had 10-fold higher antibody concentrations than those who were naturally infected with Covid virus, a finding that was also observed in their babies, according to a new study.

For the first time, scientists have shown that infection by Covid virus changes the functioning of host cell RNA, providing clues as to how different variants can escape the immune system, and serve as a basis for the development of novel treatments.

Certain compounds found in beer hops, the source of bitterness, aroma, and flavor in beer, can even help protect against Alzheimer's disease (AD), researchers have revealed.

Daily consumption of ultra-processed foods like pre-packaged soups, sauces, frozen pizza, and ready-to-eat meals can kill you early in life, and according to new research, consumption of such foods was associated with more than 10 percent of all-cause premature, preventable deaths in Brazil in 2019.

One in five people who survive cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR) after cardiac arrest may describe lucid experiences of death that occurred while they were seemingly unconscious and on the brink of death, a first-of-its-kind study has revealed.

Scientists have documented an exceptional case of a person who has survived 12 tumours, at least five of them malignant, and all aggressive cancers disappeared relatively easily -- opening up new avenues for early diagnosis and immunotherapy in cancer.

People in their 20s and 30s who drink moderate to heavy amounts of alcohol may be more likely to have a stroke as young adults than people who drink low amounts or no alcohol, researchers have warned.

Morning physical activity offers no advantages in reducing insulin resistance while afternoon or evening physical activity has now been associated with better blood sugar control to avoid diabetes risk in people, according to significant research.

Intimate partner violence refers to any physical, emotional, or mental abuse or aggression occurring in a romantic relationship between a current or former spouse or dating partner.

An international team of researchers has identified a pan-variant and ultra-potent neutralizing antibody that can offset Omicron variants.