World Kidney Day is celebrated annually throughout the world on the second Thursday of March. The objective of the day is to not just spread awareness about kidney diseases and its cure, but also spread…
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Eating almonds, walnuts, hazelnuts and cashews can significantly lower risk of cancer recurrence and mortality than those who do not, a study claims. In patients with stage III colon cancer, recurrence was reduced by nearly…
Diabetes that begins in adulthood falls into five distinct categories, rather than the two currently recognised, new research has revealed. Findings shed light on variations in response to treatment between diabetics and could help identify…
Grassmilk rich in omega-3, reduces the risk of cardiovascular disease as compared to conventional milk, finds a study. Cows fed with 100 percent organic grass and legume-based diet produce grassmilk rich in omega-3. Omega-6 and…
Using a different intravenous fluid instead of the usual saline greatly reduced the risk of death or kidney damage, two large studies found. Some doctors are hoping the results will persuade more hospitals to switch….
Women who clean using chemicals at home and at work show faster declines in some lung function, according to a new study. Researchers from the University of Bergen in Norway recently conducted a study to…
Researchers from France and Brazil have now linked consumption of ultra-processed food with increased risk of cancer. In addition, processed foods may also raise the risk of obesity, high blood pressure and cholesterol. Researchers evaluated…
The Rockefeller University, New York, NY, USA researchers reported the discovery of a whole new class of antibiotic obtained from an unknown microorganism found in common soil. Antibiotics were found using genetic sequencing techniques and…
Chemicals used in food wrappers, non-stick pan coatings and clothing may boost body weight by interfering with metabolism, according to a study led by Harvard T.H. Chan School of Public Health. These chemicals, known as…
Short pulses of far ultraviolet C (far-UVC) light could be utilized as a means of preventing airborne flu viruses from spreading around offices or even public areas. Researchers at the Columbia University Medical Center found…