Life, Health, 12th May 2018, News & Stories from India

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Life Health 12 May 2018

Life, Health, 12 May 2018

$It was linked with a reduced risk of cardiovascular death, heart attack, and stroke in a study of patients with hip fractures. (Photo:Pixabay)$

Osteoporosis drug may protect your heart too

Alendronate is potentially cardioprotective in hip fracture patients.

12 May 2018 7:36 PM

Among its various forms, gestational diabetes affects about three million women annually in India. (Photo: Pixabay)

All you need to know about gestational diabetes

It typically emerges between 24 and 28 weeks of pregnancy, causing an increase in blood sugar levels.

12 May 2018 7:29 PM

The results may suggest an intrauterine or environmental effect, with potential public health and clinical implications.(Photo: Pixabay)

Obese? Blame your grandparents

The findings appear in the journal Pediatric Obesity.

12 May 2018 7:18 PM

Marriage may be good for catching melanoma early

Compared to married patients, widows were 70 percent more likely to have early-stage melanoma diagnosed when it was harder to treat.

12 May 2018 2:36 PM

Even if patients are 100 percent satisfied with the treatment and can urinate perfectly, they may be unhappy that they can’t ejaculate. (Photo: Pixabay)

Doctors don't always explain sexual side effects of prostate treatments

Patients should educate themselves on the risks and benefits of prostate treatments.

12 May 2018 2:30 PM

Researchers deduced this by using a money sharing conundrum, dubbed the Dictator Game, which tests how fairly individuals treat others.

Napolean complex: Short-man syndrome is real, they are more aggressive

Scientists confirm smaller men act more aggressively to make up for their lack of height.

12 May 2018 2:22 PM

The trick that would make many commit to these promises wasn’t a parent threatening to take away the keys. (Photo: Pixabay)

Cash may convince some teens to stay off smartphones while driving

It was the promise of cash prizes, and as little as $5 a week looked like enough to make a difference.

12 May 2018 2:04 PM

The study comes amidst widespread concern that the sperm count among men are falling rapidly around the world. (Photo: Pixabay)

Taurine deficiency could make men infertile, says study

Scientists claim a lack of the vital amino acid deforms sperm.

12 May 2018 12:59 PM

The outbreak is in the market town of Bikoro in the north-west of the country. (Photo: AFP)

Ebola outbreak in Congo: Are we better prepared this time?

So far, 21 people have been reported to have hemorrhagic fever – a symptom of Ebola – of whom 17 have died.

12 May 2018 10:34 AM

The World Health Organization is planning to try out an experimental Ebola vaccine to fight the outbreak of the virus. (Photo: AP)

Ebola outbreak hits Congo, WHO to send vaccines to fight virus

WHO Director-General Tedros Ghebreyesus in Twitter post said agreement was made in a phone call with Congo's health minister on Thursday.

12 May 2018 9:02 AM

When adolescents lose weight, they might have adjustment problems because they haven’t been socially accepted by their peers before. (Photo: Pixabay)

Some teens may have mental health issues after weight-loss surgery

Study find after two years, roughly one in three kids had some mental health problem, such as depression, anxiety or behavioural disorders.

12 May 2018 8:44 AM

The plans are a key part of the mayor’s draft London Food Strategy and echo initiatives that have been introduced in Amsterdam this year. (Photo: PTI)

London bans junk food ads on public transport to fight child obesity

Almost 40 per cent of children aged 10 and 11 in UK city are overweight or obese, according to research compiled for Britain’s parliament.

12 May 2018 8:26 AM

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