HEALTH
Clinical Study Blocks Protein To Treat Spinal Cord Injury
Researchers in Australia will begin clinical trials for spinal cord injury by blocking a protein called EphA4.
People Who Walk Or Cycle To Work Less Likely To Be Obese, Study
People who walk or cycle to work are less likely to be overweight or obese, according to a study on 4,000 participants in India.
Indians With Arthritis At Greater Risk Of Heart Disease, Study
Indian patients with rheumatoid arthritis face a greater risk of developing heart disease than their European and US counterparts, says a new study.
Thailand’s Ambitious 30 Baht Healthcare Program Cut Infant Mortality
Providing money to Thai public hospitals to care for the poor helped reduce infant mortality by as much as 30 percent, even though medical care is already free for the poor.
Kids With Asthma Stigmatized In India, Study
Considerable stigma is still attached to asthma in India, says a new study.
Study Shows 20 Minutes Of Yoga Stimulates Brain Function
Researchers report that a single, 20-minute session of Hatha yoga significantly improved participants' brain function.
Gene Associated With Adolescent-Onset Scoliosis Identified
Japanese researchers have identified the first gene to be linked to adolescent idiopathic scoliosis.
Study Shows That Daily Sunscreen Use Prevents Skin Aging
An Australian study has revealed that daily use of broad spectrum sunscreen slows down the aging process of skin, as well as preventing skin cancer.
Kidney Health Begins In The Womb, Study
Conditions in the womb can affect kidney development and have serious health implications for the child decades later, says a new study.
