Antibiotics increases Type 1 diabetes risk in children
A new research has found that the commonly-prescribed drug can significantly increase the risk for Type 1 diabetes in children. So, parents should be extra careful while giving antibiotics to them.
Aug 23, 2016, 23:55 PM IST
Banana faces extinction threat, warns pathologist
Black Sigatoka poses the greatest risk, capable of not only shutting down the immune system of the banana, but also producing enzymes to break down the plant's cell walls.
Aug 16, 2016, 17:07 PM IST
High-fat diet in pregnancy may impact baby's gut, immune system
The results showed that expecting mothers' diets can lead to distinct changes in their babies' microbiome, which could affect energy extraction from food as well as early immunity development.
Aug 09, 2016, 13:30 PM IST
Give natural boost to immune system
The rainy season may affect the immune system, so it is important to keep yourself hydrated and eat lots of green vegetables, says an expert.
Jul 31, 2016, 00:15 AM IST
Multiple sclerosis: 15 warning signs you might have the condition
Although MS can occur in young children and older odults, the condition most commonly affects people between the ages of 20 and 50.
Jul 25, 2016, 09:57 AM IST
Unhealthy diet can lead to weight gain: Study
Eating a good and healthy diet helps us stay fit and live long.
Jul 19, 2016, 23:32 PM IST
Reasons why you should let your kids eat dirt!
Microbial exposure during early life has been linked to greater protection from illnesses such as allergies, asthma, inflammatory bowel disease (IBD), asthma, obesity, diabetes, etc, later in life.
Jun 16, 2016, 12:46 PM IST
Precision medicine can widen cancer care options: Study
Of the 129 participants, 29 patients with a total 12 kinds of advanced cancers responded well to molecules that have not been approved for treatment of these tumors by the FDA.
Jun 05, 2016, 06:41 AM IST
Top five herbs that boost your immune system!
Herbs not only add good taste to food but are also good for health.
Jun 04, 2016, 16:02 PM IST
Why smoking puts you at increase risk of oral diseases
Puffing cigarettes can increase the likelihood that certain bacteria will not only set up camp but will build a fortified city in the mouth and fight against the immune system, thereby making you vulnerable to oral diseases, new research suggests.
Jun 01, 2016, 14:27 PM IST
T cells use 'handshakes' to sort friends from foes
T cells, the security guards of the immune system, use a kind of mechanical "handshake" to test whether a cell they encounter is a friend or foe, according to a new study that may help develop immune therapies for cancer.
May 07, 2016, 23:44 PM IST
World Health Day 2016: Diabetes and its health related repercussions
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Apr 05, 2016, 17:40 PM IST
Gut bacteria may help prevent stroke: Study
Certain types of bacteria in the gut can leverage the immune system to decrease the severity of stroke, according to a new study that suggests modifying the gut's microbiotic makeup may help prevent the deadly condition.
Mar 29, 2016, 12:32 PM IST
`Toxic` e-cigarette boosts superbugs, weakens immune system
The debate over the safety of e-cigarettes has taken another turn after a new study has revealed that vaping boosts superbugs and dampens the immune system.
Jan 27, 2016, 16:45 PM IST
Weekend binges as bad as regular junk food
Yo-yoing between eating well during the week and bingeing on junk food over the weekend is likely to be just as bad for your gut health as a consistent diet of junk.
Jan 21, 2016, 13:54 PM IST
Anti-cancer drug made more effective to reduce side effects
Researchers have found a way to make an existing drug used to treat breast, lung and pancreatic cancers effective in small dosage, thereby reducing its usage and associated side effects in course of the treatment.
Jan 17, 2016, 11:41 AM IST
Vitamin D3 can treat multiple sclerosis
If you are suffering from a multiple sclerosis, then you must consume vitamin D3, as it can boost up your immune system.
Dec 31, 2015, 13:16 PM IST
Air pollution: What it can do to your kid's health and steps to reduce risk!
Air pollutants when inhaled can have serious impact on human health, affecting lungs and the respiratory system as well as the heart.
Dec 09, 2015, 11:35 AM IST
