Group therapy most effective treatment for anxiety in young people: Study
Nov 03, 2018, at 04:39 pm
London, Nov 3 (BNS): Group-based talking therapies shown to be most effective treatment for young people with anxiety disorders
Zika Virus strain that causes microcephaly not found in Rajasthan: Indian government
Nov 03, 2018, at 04:21 pm
New Delhi, Nov 3 (IBNS): Indian Council of Medical Research (ICMR) under Department of Health Research is in the forefront of advanced research in virology and the ICMR-National Institute of Virology (NIV) is at par with leading scientific establishments across the world. ICMR-NIV, Pune has sequenced 5 Zika virus strains collected at different time points of the Jaipur outbreak.
Body Mass Index associated with deaths from most causes: Study
Oct 31, 2018, at 08:48 am
New York, Oct 31 (IBNS): Body Mass Index (BMI), a measure of body fat, is linked to risk of death from every major cause except transport accidents, according to new research published in The Lancet Diabetes and Endocrinology.
Security Council urges responder-safety focus, as DR Congo Ebola outbreak worsens
Oct 31, 2018, at 08:08 am
New York, Oct 31 (IBNS): The United Nations Security Council has voiced “serious concern” over the impact of deteriorating security situation in the Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC) on the response to the deadly Ebola outbreak and fears that the virus could spread further into the country and the wider region.
5.4 earthquake hits Japan's Torishima island, no casualty
Oct 29, 2018, at 09:41 am
Tokyo, Oct 29 (IBNS): An earthquake measuring 5.4 on the Richter Scale hit Japan's Torishima island on Monday, officials said.
Gut microbiota products can favor diabetes: Study
Oct 28, 2018, at 07:37 pm
New York, Oct 28 (IBNS): A study published in the journal Cell shows that the gut microbiota has the ability to affect how cells respond to insulin, and can thus contribute to type 2 diabetes. The findings demonstrate an hereto unknown pathological mechanism.
Researchers discover drug that could combat brain cell death in those with Alzheimer’s disease
Oct 28, 2018, at 06:18 pm
New York, Oct 28 (IBNS): One of the hallmark traits of Alzheimer’s disease, a debilitating disorder marked by memory deficits and general cognitive decline, is the accumulation in the brain of a protein called b-amyloid. These proteins form “plaques” and bind to unique proteins on the surface of brain cells called receptors, causing widespread cell death.
Oct 27, 2018, at 03:34 pm
New York, Oct 27 (IBNS): A detailed new review of nutritional science argues that most American diets are deficient in a key class of vitamins and minerals that play previously unrecognized roles in promoting longevity and in staving off chronic diseases such as heart disease, cancer and, potentially, neurodegeneration.
Parasites from medieval latrines unlock secrets of human history: Study
Oct 27, 2018, at 03:12 pm
London, Oct 27 (IBNS): A radical new approach combining archaeology, genetics and microscopy can reveal long-forgotten secrets of human diet, sanitation and movement from studying parasites in ancient poo.
HPV blood test shows promise for tracking head and neck cancer after treatment: Study
Oct 26, 2018, at 05:19 pm
New Delhi, Oct 26 (IBNS): A new blood test developed by University of North Carolina Lineberger Comprehensive Cancer Center researchers shows promise for tracking HPV-linked head and neck cancer patients to ensure they remain cancer-free after treatment.
Kolkata: Organ transplants from a donor at Apollo Gleneagles lights up six lives
Oct 26, 2018, at 05:06 pm
Kolkata, Oct 26 (IBNS): The State Government’s drive for deceased donor organ transplants in Bengal has seen positive results with a rise in the collective awareness and a spurt in organ donation and transplant surgeries in Kolkata.
Late night snacker? make it cottage cheese: Suggests study
Oct 26, 2018, at 04:08 pm
New York, Oct 26 (IBNS): Eager to eat a snack before bedtime? A protein-filled snack like cottage cheese is the way to go, say Florida State University researchers.
‘Essential step’ towards universal health care made at pivotal UN conference
Oct 26, 2018, at 07:24 am
New York, Oct 26 (IBNS): United Nations Member States have unanimously vowed to strengthen primary health care, as an “essential step” towards achieving universal health coverage for all.
Ebola in DR Congo: UN chief ‘outraged’ by recent killings of civilians and health workers
Oct 23, 2018, at 08:23 am
New York, Oct 23 (IBNS): The United Nations Secretary-General, António Guterres said on Monday he is “outraged by the continued killing and abduction of civilians by armed groups” near Beni, in the Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC)’s North Kivu region, which has been grappling with an Ebola outbreak since August.
Long term effects of targeted drugs on people with psoriatic arthritis focus of new study
Oct 22, 2018, at 03:53 pm
New York, Oct 22 (IBNS): A large UK-wide study examining the impact of targeted drugs on the painful and debilitating condition of psoriatic arthritis, is officially launched today - World Arthritis Day.
Study shows better cardiorespiratory fitness correlates to a longer life
Oct 22, 2018, at 01:29 am
New York, Oct 22 (IBNS): Cleveland Clinic researchers have found that better cardiorespiratory fitness leads to longer life, with no limit to the benefit of aerobic fitness.
Eating leafy greens could help prevent macular degeneration : Study
Oct 21, 2018, at 08:21 pm
New York, Oct 21 (IBNS): A new study has shown that eating vegetable nitrates, found mainly in green leafy vegetables and beetroot, could help reduce your risk of developing early-stage age-related macular degeneration (AMD).
New immunotherapy offers potential cure for advanced pancreatic cancer: Study
Oct 20, 2018, at 01:30 pm
London, Oct 20 (IBNS): The new cell-based immunotherapy, which has not yet been tested in humans with pancreatic cancer, led to mice being completely cancer-free, including cancer cells that had already spread to the liver and lungs.
Who's in control? U of T researcher examines why it's so difficult to disconnect from social media
Oct 19, 2018, at 04:10 pm
Toronto, Oct 19 (IBNS): Academics have spent the last decade studying connectivity and social media – a trend that has more than two billion people around the world on Facebook and counting.
‘Virginity testing’: a human rights violation, with no scientific basis - UN
Oct 18, 2018, at 03:13 pm
New York, Oct 18 (IBNS): A group of United Nations agencies has issued a joint statement calling for a ban on tests meant to assess the virginity of a girl or a woman, which is a common practice in at least 20 countries.
New discovery opens path to treatments for hearing loss
Oct 17, 2018, at 06:42 pm
New York, Oct 17 (IBNS): Northwestern Medicine scientists have demonstrated that a gene called Insm1 is essential for the development of the ear’s outer hair cells — the loss of which is the most common cause of deafness.
World Health Organization calls crisis meeting over deadly Ebola outbreak in DR Congo
Oct 16, 2018, at 09:26 am
New York, Oct 16 (IBNS): World Health Organization (WHO) Director-General, Dr Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus, has called an Emergency Committee meeting on the Ebola virus outbreak in the Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC), which has already claimed around 130 lives.
Breast ÂfeedÂing proÂtects inÂfants from anÂtiÂbiÂotic-resÂistÂant bacÂteria: Study
Oct 13, 2018, at 06:18 pm
New York, Oct 13 (IBNS): A new study shows that babies that are breastfed for at least six months have less antibiotic-resistant bacteria in their gut compared with infants breastfed for a shorter time. In addition, antibiotic use by mothers increases the number of antibiotic-resistant bacteria in infants.
Calm the immune system, halt premature birth: Study
Oct 13, 2018, at 04:39 pm
New York, Oct 13 (IBNS): Premature birth is the leading cause of infant death and disability in the U.S., and costs billions in dollars and heartache every year. Now, University of Connecticut researchers report in Reproductive Sciences a potential treatment that could stop many cases of premature labor and birth in their tracks.
C-section birth: Study says procedure increasing at an alarming rate
Oct 13, 2018, at 03:21 pm
London, Oct 13 (IBNS): A recent study has said that the percentage of doctors and pregnant mothers undertaking the Ceasarean section or the C-Section has almost doubled in the last decade and a half. It stated the development as 'alarming'.
Start nurturing your mental health ‘at an early age’ urges UN chief
Oct 11, 2018, at 07:52 am
New York, Oct 11 (IBNS): Worldwide, it is estimated that one in five adolescents experience mental health challenges, though most remain underdiagnosed and undertreated. Marking Mental Health Day on Wednesday, the UN World Health Organization (WHO) is focusing on the psychological well-being of young people aged 10 to 14, to stave off conditions that can impact their lives deep into adulthood.
Memory ‘brainwaves’ look the same in sleep and wakefulness
Oct 10, 2018, at 06:30 pm
New York, Nov 10 (IBNS): Identical brain mechanisms are responsible for triggering memory in both sleep and wakefulness, new research at the University of Birmingham has shown.
Never forget a face? Research suggests people know an average of 5,000 faces
Oct 10, 2018, at 05:38 pm
New York, Oct 10 (IBNS): For the first time, scientists have been able to put a figure on how many faces people actually know– a staggering 5,000 on average.
Start nurturing your mental health ‘at an early age’ urges UN chief
Oct 10, 2018, at 09:56 am
New York, Oct 10 (IBNS): Worldwide, it is estimated that one in five adolescents experience mental health challenges, though most remain underdiagnosed and undertreated. Marking Mental Health Day on Wednesday, the UN World Health Organization (WHO) is focusing on the psychological well-being of young people aged 10 to 14, to stave off conditions that can impact their lives deep into adulthood.
Increased physical activity improves IBS symptoms: Study
Oct 09, 2018, at 03:35 pm
New York, Oct 9 (IBNS): Increased physical activity is now being emphasized as a treatment option for the gastric intestinal disease known as IBS. Research at Sahlgrenska Academy indicates improvements in both intestinal function and self-esteem of patients who exercise more.