Thursday, July 31, 2025

Health

Obesity may protect patients, with severe bacterial infection, against death

Though overweight and obesity are risk factors for many diseases, a new study suggests that a higher BMI may be linked to higher survival rates in patients hospitalised for severe bacterial infections. Scientists at Sahlgrenska Academy, University of Gothenburg, and...

Misuse of steroids major cause behind mucormycosis infection: AIIMS chief

AIIMS director Dr. Randeep Guleria on Saturday warned that cases of mucormycosis infection, commonly known as the 'Black Fungus', are on the rise in the wake of the coronavirus disease (Covid-19) among particularly susceptible patients. Misuse of steroids is a major...

Here’s how environmental exposures before conception impact fetal development

A new report published in Proceedings of the National Academy of Sciences suggests older age and alcohol consumption in the year leading up to conception also may have an impact by epigenetically altering a specific gene during the development of human...

Heart attack cases reported more frequently in women than men: Study

A recent study presented at ESC Acute Cardiovascular Care 2021 -- an online scientific congress of the European Society of Cardiology (ESC) -- found that chest pain is misdiagnosed in women more frequently than in men. The research likewise...

Saved my life: Demi Lovato on why she abused drugs during mental health struggle

Demi Lovato has always been very open about her struggle with drugs and her mental health, but in a recent interaction on an upcoming episode of Diane Guerrero's podcast Yeah No, I'm Not Okay, she clarified about several topics that...

Customized diets may optimize mental health, claims study

A study led by researchers at Binghamton University, State University of New York claimed that while a balanced diet is advisable to provide the body all the essential nutrients, customized diets and lifestyle changes could be key to optimising...

Karisma Kapoor starts new month with fitness post, flaunts lean figure

The original IT girl of Bollywood is Karisma Kapoor and there is no denying that. The actor's style sense has been loved by her fans since she made her debut in the Hindi film industry. She is also a true blue...

Here’s how aerobic exercise can benefit older adults with Alzheimer’s dementia

Exercising regularly has many health benefits, but did you know aerobic exercise could also benefit older adults living with Alzheimer's dementia? According to a new research, aerobic exercise may help in slowing memory loss for older adults living with Alzheimer's...

Study reveals not all ‘good’ cholesterol is healthy

A study led by a team of researchers has now demonstrated that not all good cholesterol is healthy. The study led by the Hospital del Mar Medical Research Institute (IMIM) was published in the journal Metabolism, Clinical and Experimental. Although drugs...

Researchers reveal ‘good bacteria’ in breast milk changes over time

The cocktail of beneficial bacteria passed from mother to infant through breast milk changes significantly over time and could act as a daily booster shot for infant immunity and metabolism, according to the findings of new research. The research, conducted...

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Macron Sues Candace Owens Over False Gender Claims About France’s First Lady

French President Emmanuel Macron and his wife Brigitte have filed a defamation lawsuit in the United States against conservative...