Risk of chocolate poisoning in dogs peaks at Christmas, warn experts
Dec 27, 2017, at 10:16 pm
New York, Dec 27 (IBNS): Pet owners are being urged to be vigilant this Christmas, as University of Liverpool researchers warn of a “significant peak” in the risk of chocolate poisoning in dogs over the festive period.
New therapy helps schizophrenia patients re-engage socially, finds study
Dec 26, 2017, at 10:05 pm
London, Dec 26 (IBNS): A new therapy aimed at helping young people with schizophrenia to reconnect and engage with the world around them has had promising results, a University of Sussex-led study has found.
New study shows ‘selfitis’ appears to be real
Dec 26, 2017, at 10:03 pm
London, Dec 26 (IBNS): ‘Selfitis’ – the obsessive taking of selfies on mobile phones – appears to be a real condition according to a new study.
Children’s screen-time guidelines too restrictive, according to new research
Dec 26, 2017, at 09:59 pm
London, Dec 26 (IBNS): Digital screen use is a staple of contemporary life for adults and children, whether they are browsing on laptops and smartphones, or watching TV.
Fight extra weight with more physical activity, study suggests
Dec 26, 2017, at 02:11 am
London, Dec 25 (IBNS): If the new year prompted you to renew your annual commitment to exercise regularly, it could pay off in the long run.
Antidepressant may help combat the course of multiple sclerosis, finds study
Dec 25, 2017, at 02:38 am
London, Dec 24 (IBNS): Researchers have tested the treatment efficacy of a well-known drug for an entirely different disease.
How odours are turned into long-term memories, finds study
Dec 25, 2017, at 02:32 am
London, Dec 24 (IBNS): The scent of grandma’s Christmas biscuits or the cologne of your first love – some odours are like keys to a door into the past.
The adolescent brain makes learning easier, says study
Dec 25, 2017, at 01:47 am
London, Dec 24 (IBNS): Alcohol abuse, reckless behaviour and poor choice in friends: all these are inextricably linked to puberty and adolescence.
Folic acid late in pregnancy may increase childhood allergy risk
Dec 24, 2017, at 02:54 am
Adelaide, Dec 23 (IBNS): Research from the University of Adelaide suggests that taking folic acid in late pregnancy may increase the risk of allergies in children affected by growth restriction during pregnancy.
Personality trait shares genetic link with depression: Study
Dec 23, 2017, at 12:05 am
London, Dec 23 (IBNS): People affected by depression may have genes associated with anxiety, worry and low mood, a study suggests.
High-intensity exercise delays Parkinson’s progression, finds study
Dec 22, 2017, at 11:40 pm
London, Dec 22 (IBNS): High-intensity exercise three times a week is safe for individuals with early-stage Parkinson’s disease and decreases worsening of the disease’s symptoms, according to results of a study published in the Dec. 11 issue of JAMA Neurology.
Daily leafy greens may slow cognitive decline, finds study
Dec 22, 2017, at 10:49 pm
London, Dec 22 (IBNS): While cognitive abilities naturally decline with age, eating one serving of leafy green vegetables a day may aid in preserving memory and thinking skills as a person grows older, according to a study by researchers at Rush University Medical Center in Chicago.
Arthritis drug could help treat advanced skin cancer, says study
Dec 22, 2017, at 09:33 pm
London, Dec 22 (IBNS): Treatment for the most deadly form of skin cancer could be more effective if combined with a well-known drug for rheumatoid arthritis, new research has shown.
Weekly fish consumption linked to better sleep, higher IQ, Penn Study finds
Dec 22, 2017, at 09:28 pm
London, Dec 22 (IBNS): Children who eat fish at least once a week sleep better and have IQ scores that are 4 points higher, on average, than those who consume fish less frequently or not at all, according to new findings from the University of Pennsylvania published today in Scientific Reports, a Nature journal.
How singing your heart out could make you happier, says study
Dec 22, 2017, at 09:16 pm
London, Dec 22 (IBNS): Singing in groups could make you happier – according to new research from the University of East Anglia (UEA).
Community screening for osteoporosis could prevent a quarter of hip fractures in older women: Study
Dec 21, 2017, at 04:53 am
Birmingham, Dec 20 (IBNS): Community screening for osteoporosis could prevent more than a quarter of hip fractures in older women, according to new research.
Large study finds association between marriage and cancer outcomes: Study
Dec 21, 2017, at 01:31 am
Washington, Dec 20 (IBNS): New results from a large retrospective study of the National Cancer Institute's SEER database show that patients with cancer who were married at the time of diagnosis live markedly longer compared to unmarried patients.
WHO releases US$1.5 million to fight diphtheria in Cox’s Bazar as probable cases exceed 1,500
Dec 20, 2017, at 01:16 am
Cox’s Bazar, Bangladesh, Dec 19 (IBNS): The World Health Organization has deployed additional staff and resources to respond to a rapidly spreading outbreak of diphtheria among Rohingya refugees in Cox’s Bazar, Bangladesh.
Mindfulness training reduces stress during exam time, finds study
Dec 20, 2017, at 12:13 am
London, Dec 19 (IBNS): Mindfulness training can help support students at risk of mental health problems, concludes a randomised controlled trial carried out by researchers at the University of Cambridge.
Compassion therapy a focus for survivors of sexual abuse: Study
Dec 14, 2017, at 02:20 am
New Delhi, Dec 13 (IBNS): Psychotherapy that encourages self-compassion may help treat survivors of sexual abuse, University of Queensland researchers have found.
Young adults , mature adults require different food to improve their mental health: Study
Dec 14, 2017, at 01:54 am
Washington, Dec 13 (IBNS): Diet and dietary practices differentially affect mental health in young adults versus older adults, according to new research from Binghamton University, State University of New York.
High-intensity exercise delays Parkinson’s progression: Study
Dec 14, 2017, at 01:52 am
Washington, Dec 13 (IBNS): High-intensity exercise three times a week is safe for individuals with early-stage Parkinson’s disease and decreases worsening of motor symptoms, according to a new phase 2, multi-site trial published in JAMA Neurology.
Bangladesh moves to protect Rohingya children from diphtheria
Dec 13, 2017, at 12:04 am
Cox's Bazaar, Dec 12 (IBNS) The Government of Bangladesh, with the support of UNICEF, the World Health Organization and GAVI, the Vaccine Alliance, today launched a vaccination campaign against diphtheria and other preventable diseases for all Rohingya children aged 6 weeks to 6 years living in 12 camps and temporary settlements near the Myanmar border.
1 in 10 medical products in developing countries substandard or falsified: WHO
Dec 12, 2017, at 02:18 am
Geneva, Dec 11 (IBNS): A new research from World Health Organization (WHO), a specialized agency of the United Nations that is concerned with international public health, stated 1 in 10 medical products in developing countries was reported to be substandard or falsified, media reports said.
Medicon International 2017 focuses on importance of general medicine
Dec 10, 2017, at 06:28 pm
Kolkata, Dec 10 (IBNS): Super speciality treatment is important, but general medicine is the base of any treatment, said Dr. Sujit Kar Purakayastha, one of the patrons of the organizing committee of Medicon International being held in Kolkata.
Uganda ends Marburg virus disease outbreak: WHO
Dec 10, 2017, at 12:12 am
Geneva, Dec 9 (IBNS): Uganda has successfully controlled an outbreak of Marburg virus disease and prevented its spread only weeks after it was first detected, the World Health Organization said on Friday.
Dementia: Number of people affected to triple in next 30 years
Dec 09, 2017, at 11:44 pm
Geneva, Dec 9 (IBNS): As the global population ages, the number of people living with dementia is expected to triple from 50 million to 152 million by 2050.
Drug resistant malaria is a major problem in SE Asia : Expert
Dec 09, 2017, at 11:32 pm
Kolkata, Dec 9 (IBNS): Drug resistant malaria has now become one of the biggest problems in South East Asia, a Myanmar-based health expert said here at an international medical conference.
Discrimination harms health, well-being of victim: study
Dec 09, 2017, at 11:02 pm
New Delhi, Dec 9 (IBNS): Discrimination not only harms the health and well-being of the victim, but the victim’s romantic partner as well, indicates new research led by a Michigan State University scholar.
Cigarette smokers are 10 times more likely to be daily marijuana users
Dec 09, 2017, at 09:54 pm
New York, Dec 9 (IBNS): Daily marijuana use has been on the rise over the past decade.