Researchers have identified 44 genomic variants that have a significant association with depression, an advance that can be used for improving antidepressant medications. The findings showed that the genetic basis of depression overlaps importantly with other psychiatric disorders like bipolar disorder and schizophrenia. The meta-analysis of...
Women are more likely to accept marriage proposals from men with a stronger hand grip -- an established measure of health -- than those with weaker grips, finds a study. Grip strength has been linked to one's ability to cope independently and predicts the risk of cardiovascular diseases as well as mortality. "Our results hi...
Girls diagnosed with Type-2 diabetes have a high frequency of menstrual irregularities -- a symptom of polycystic ovarian syndrome (PCOS), finds a study. PCOS -- a hormonal disorder that enlarges ovaries with small cysts on the outer edges -- causes insulin resistance, the hallmark of Type-2 diabetes. "It's important for girls with T...
A Pakistani patient has received a stem cell transplant at a Shanghai hospital, authorities said on Thursday. "The procedure was a success, and the cure rate will grow by 60 per cent compared to traditional therapies," said Wang Chun, doctor in charge of Tahseen Dilbar's treatment. Wang said the 30-year-old patient's hematopoietic fu...
According to the WHO, liver disease is the 10th most common cause of deaths in India. Gone are the days when liver disease was only associated with the consumption of alcohol. With the increased prevalence of obesity and metabolic diseases such as diabetes, non-alcoholic fatty liver, which leads to hepatitis and eventually cirrhosis, is an e...
Consuming dark chocolate can reduce stress and inflammation, as well as improve memory, immunity and mood, results from experimental trials have shown. This is due to the high concentration of cacao -- a major source of flavonoids. The flavonoids found in cacao are extremely potent antioxidants and anti-inflammatory agents, with known me...
New Delhi, April 25 (IANS) Summers are the bearer of the sweet aroma of memories of vacations, lazy afternoons and mangoes. This fruit is loved by all young or old but lately it has been infamous for its sugar content and is considered as a cause of weight gain so can mangoes really make us fat? Saumya Shatakshi, Senior Nutritionist, Healthians, suggests the pros of eat...
The Supreme Court on Tuesday asked the Central and state governments to work for eradication of curable leprosy, and remove provisions from laws that discriminate against and stigmatise those affected from the disease. A bench of Chief Justice Dipak Misra, Justice A.M. Khanwilkar and Justice D.Y. Chandrachud said asked the s...
A new technique that delivers high doses of radiation to tumours while sparing...
Even low concentrations of antibiotics can cause resistance to develop in bacteria,...
