London, Nov 29 (SocialNews.XYZ) While the internet has largely been blamed for spiking mental health levels, a large study of two million individuals’ psychological well-being found no ‘smoking gun’ between the two. The study, published…
New York, Nov 28 (SocialNews.XYZ) Breathing unfiltered air from rush-hour traffic can significantly increase passengers’ blood pressure up to 24 hours later, revealed an alarming study, even as New Delhi and the nearby regions of…
New York, Nov 28 (SocialNews.XYZ) Vampire bats may soon take up residence in the US and bring with them an ancient pathogen — rabies virus. Vampire bats are known carriers of rabies, a disease known…
Tokyo, Nov 28 (SocialNews.XYZ) Japan on Tuesday started the trial of over-the-counter sales of morning-after contraceptive pills, according to a media report. The emergency contraception drugs, available without a doctor’s prescription, will be now sold…
London, Nov 28 (SocialNews.XYZ) An injection of a type of stem cell into the brains of patients living with progressive multiple sclerosis (MS) is safe, well-tolerated, and has a long-lasting effect that appears to protect…
New Delhi, Nov 28 (SocialNews.XYZ) The Delhi High Court on Tuesday sought the Central and city governments’ response on a plea challenging the existing rule that exclusively permits female candidates to apply for the B.Sc…
New York, Nov 28 (SocialNews.XYZ) Experiencing discrimination and acculturation during pregnancy may not only affect maternal health, but can also prove detrimental to the brain health of the baby, according to a study The study…
New Delhi, Nov 28 (IANSlife) The pancreas, a small organ situated deep within the abdomen, often goes unnoticed until it becomes a source of health concern. Responsible for producing digestive enzymes and regulating blood sugar,…
London, Nov 28 (SocialNews.XYZ) Your newborn baby is well able to perceive the beat in the nursery rhymes that you play, confirmed a new research. The study, carried out by a team of scientists from…
Toronto, Nov 28 (SocialNews.XYZ) An innovative stem cell-based treatment for Type-1 diabetes can meaningfully regulate blood glucose levels and reduce dependence on daily insulin injections, according to results from a clinical trial. The therapy aims…
New York, Nov 28 (SocialNews.XYZ) Covid-19 caused an alarming surge in premature births, but vaccines were key to returning the early birth rate to pre-pandemic levels, according to a new analysis of birth records in…
New York, Nov 28 (SocialNews.XYZ) Love to straighten and curl your hairs? It may have health repercussions, revealed researchers who studied indoor emissions of volatile organic compounds (VOCs) including siloxanes which shine and smooth hair….
Lucknow, Nov 28 (SocialNews.XYZ) The deteriorating air quality in Lucknow has led to a surge in patients with respiratory and eye-related problems. Doctors at the King George’s Medical University (KGMU), SPM Civil Hospital, Lokbandhu and…
New Delhi, Nov 27 (SocialNews.XYZ) Global health experts have expressed shock over New Zealand government’s plans to scrap its world-leading smoking ban to fund tax cuts. In 2022, the Jacinda Ardern-led government banned cigarette sales…
New York, Nov 27 (SocialNews.XYZ) While pollution has been known to cause infertility among women and even impact the unborn foetus, a new study showed that prenatal exposure to bad air may hurt men’s reproductive…
New Delhi, Nov 27 (SocialNews.XYZ) The overall air quality in Delhi continues to be in the “very poor” category with AQI at 369 on Monday evening, according to data from the System of Air Quality…
London, Nov 27 (SocialNews.XYZ) UK’s Health Security Agency (UKHSA) on Monday confirmed the first human case of rare influenza A (H1N2) virus — similar to flu viruses currently circulating in pigs in the country. “This…
London, Nov 27 (SocialNews.XYZ) Scientists have uncovered a cunning strategy that SARS-CoV-2, the virus that causes Covid-19, uses to increase its infectivity. The team at Ecole Polytechnique Federale de Lausanne (EPFL) in Switzerland focused on…
Tokyo, Nov 27 (SocialNews.XYZ) An outbreak of highly pathogenic avian influenza at a poultry farm in Japan’s eastern prefecture of Ibaraki has been confirmed, the Farm Ministry said on Monday, marking the second bird flu…
New York, Nov 27 (SocialNews.XYZ) Scientists have for the first time identified a common skin bacterium –Staphylococcus aureus — that activates nerve cells in the skin, making people with skin conditions like eczema and atopic…