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Aerobic fitness could lower dementia risk by 35%, study finds

Cardiorespiratory fitness or or aerobic fitness is a measure of how well oxygen is delivered to muscles and organs while performing physical activity. With age, as mucles weaken, the capacity of circulatory and respiratory systems to supply oxygen declines.

Aerobic fitness could lower dementia risk by 35%, study finds

Aerobic fitness could lower dementia risk by 35%, study finds

Aerobic fitness could lower dementia risk by 35%, study finds

Explained | COPD vs asthma: What is the difference, and why does it matter?

Although COPD and asthma share similarities, recognising their differences is essential for accurate diagnosis and treatment.

20 November 2024, 10:53 IST

Explained | COPD vs asthma: What is the difference, and why does it matter?

Explained | COPD vs asthma: What is the difference, and why does it matter?

Explained | COPD vs asthma: What is the difference, and why does it matter?

20 November 2024, 10:53 IST

'Chart Your Fart': Australian researchers develop unique flatulence tracking app to study gut health

As baffling as it may sound, the Commonwealth Scientific and Industrial Research Organisation (CSIRO), Australia's national science agency, has started this bizarre project, which aims to delve deep into the science of gut health using data collected from people.

16 November 2024, 16:34 IST

'Chart Your Fart': Australian researchers develop unique flatulence tracking app to study gut health

'Chart Your Fart': Australian researchers develop unique flatulence tracking app to study gut health

'Chart Your Fart': Australian researchers develop unique flatulence tracking app to study gut health

16 November 2024, 16:34 IST

More than 800 million adults have diabetes globally, many untreated, study suggests

The World Health Organization (WHO) has previously estimated that around 422 million people have diabetes, a chronic metabolic disease involving blood sugar levels, which can damage the heart, blood vessels, nerves and other organs if untreated.

14 November 2024, 14:31 IST

More than 800 million adults have diabetes globally, many untreated, study suggests

More than 800 million adults have diabetes globally, many untreated, study suggests

More than 800 million adults have diabetes globally, many untreated, study suggests

14 November 2024, 14:31 IST

Large gaps in diagnosis, effective treatment: World's largest number of diabetic patients in India

Worldwide an estimated 83 crore adults had diabetes, a substantial increase of 63 crore from 1990. Of these, over a quarter (21.2 crore) are in India followed by China (14.8 crore).

14 November 2024, 03:22 IST

World Diabetes Day 2024 | Large gaps in diagnosis, effective treatment: World's largest number of diabetic patients in India

World Diabetes Day 2024 | Large gaps in diagnosis, effective treatment: World's largest number of diabetic patients in India

Large gaps in diagnosis, effective treatment: World's largest number of diabetic patients in India

14 November 2024, 03:22 IST

Growing stroke threat among youth: Experts

Strokes require blood-clot-dissolving Tenecteplase injections within the first few hours of symptoms showing or immediate surgery to remove the clot and salvage the brain.

29 October 2024, 02:58 IST

Growing stroke threat among youth: Experts

Growing stroke threat among youth: Experts

Growing stroke threat among youth: Experts

29 October 2024, 02:58 IST

Polio is 'gasping', on verge of eradication from world map: Expert

Heaping praise on India for playing an exemplary role in effectively dealing with polio, researcher Dr Ananda Sankar Bandyopadhyay sounded caution that any complacency could help the disease make a comeback.

24 October 2024, 09:18 IST

Polio is 'gasping', on verge of eradication from world map: Expert

Polio is 'gasping', on verge of eradication from world map: Expert

Polio is 'gasping', on verge of eradication from world map: Expert

24 October 2024, 09:18 IST

WHO felicitates India for elimination of trachoma as public health problem

The WHO also felicitated Bhutan for achieving interim targets for cervical cancer elimination, Maldives and Sri Lanka for Hepatitis B control in children, Timor-Leste for eliminating lymphatic filariasis and six countries for achieving SDG and global targets for reducing under-five mortality and stillbirth rates.

08 October 2024, 11:35 IST

WHO felicitates India for elimination of trachoma as public health problem

WHO felicitates India for elimination of trachoma as public health problem

WHO felicitates India for elimination of trachoma as public health problem

08 October 2024, 11:35 IST

Explained | How to stop straining your eyes

Many common, uncomfortable sensations after heavy screen time are signs of eye strain, an umbrella term for symptoms like dry or watery eyes, temporary blurry vision, eye redness, soreness and headaches.

07 October 2024, 04:08 IST

Explained | How to stop straining your eyes

Explained | How to stop straining your eyes

Explained | How to stop straining your eyes

07 October 2024, 04:08 IST

This pill could be the next tool to help smokers quit

Cigarettes are notoriously difficult to kick: Even after one year of abstinence, about half of smokers light up again. Most people fail to quit cold turkey. Other approaches, including prescription medications and the nicotine gums and patches that Cohen tried, come with side effects or don't satisfy cravings.

02 October 2024, 16:36 IST

This pill could be the next tool to help smokers quit

This pill could be the next tool to help smokers quit

This pill could be the next tool to help smokers quit

02 October 2024, 16:36 IST