Social interaction promotes optimal ageing in older persons

A new study followed over 7000 middle-aged and older Canadians for three years to investigate if higher levels of...

Israeli envoy Gilon distributes gifts to children

In an event marked for a noble cause, the Israel embassy in New Delhi here hosted children battling critical...

NHRC issues notice to Bihar govt after 150 children fall ill

The National Human Rights Commission (NHRC) on Thursday issued notice to the Chief Secretary, Government of Bihar...

Poorly insulated nerve cells promote Alzheimer's disease

Alzheimer's disease, an irreversible type of dementia, is the most common neurological illness in the world. Age is...

Study suggests promising treatment for tinnitus

Tinnitus, or the ringing, buzzing, or hissing sound of silence, can range from mildly bothersome to completely...

Iga Swiatek storms into quarter-finals of French Open

Polish tennis player, Iga Swiatek progresses into the quarter-finals of the French Open after her Ukrainian opponent...

Potential target for treating neuropsychiatric disorders in teens

Throughout development and adolescence, the brain is constantly changing. Neuropsychiatric illnesses, such as...

Facility dogs in children's hospitals benefit patients, staff

The most profound impacts of HFDs were observed in terminal care and patient cooperation, with 73% of respondents...

Obesity increases mental disorders risk throughout life: Study

Obesity increases the likelihood of having mental illnesses considerably. This applies to all age groups, with women...

Afghanistan: 2 dead from Crimean-Congo haemorrhagic fever

Local Balkh officials said that incidents of this illness were rising in the country's north, and they urged...

Poor eating habits among students may lead to lifetime of illness

Dr Joan Bottorff, a Professor at UBCO's School of Nursing, is one of several international researchers who published...

Student's poor eating habits may lead to lifetime of illness

A UBC Okanagan researcher warns that bad eating habits developed during post-secondary study might lead to future...