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Weight Loss May Make Cancer Immunotherapies Ineffective

November 11, 2016 SrijitaCancer, Immunotherapies, Ineffective, Loss, Make, May, Weight

A weight loss condition that affects cancer patients may make immunotherapy ineffective, according to a new study which explains why the approach boosting a patient’s immune system to treat the disease fails in a lot of people. Cancer immunotherapies involve activating a patient’s immune cells to recognise and destroy cancer cells. They have shown great promise in some cancers, but so far have only been effective in a minority of patients with cancer. The reasons behind these limitations are not clear. Researchers at the University of Cambridge have found evidence…

Smoking of Hookahs to be Monitored as Part of Anti-Tobacco Move: WHO FCTC

November 11, 2016 SrijitaAnti-Tobacco, As, be, FCTC, Hookahs, Monitored, move, of, Part, Smoking, to, Who

Aiming to curb consumption of tobacco among the youth at an early stage, the World Health Organisation Framework Convention on Tobacco Control (WHO FCTC) has urged its 180 member nations to monitor waterpipe (Indian hookah) tobacco use through a national surveillance system to cover all age groups. Strengthening the policies against tobacco consumption, the FCTC is also discussing banning the use of flavourings in waterpipe tobacco products. The FCTC — the world’s highest convention against anti-tobacco policies — is brainstorming and focusing on inclusion of awareness against waterpipe use in…

Government Working to Make People Aware of Stress: Nadda

November 11, 2016 Srijitaaware, Government, Make, Nadda, of, People, Stress, to, Working

In a bid to tackle stress among people and improve productivity, Union Health Minister Jagat Prakash Nadda on Wednesday said that the government is working on “Catch them Young” programme to make people aware of stress-related problems. “There is a heightened focus on preventive health along with curative health now. Awareness is very important to keep away non-communicable diseases (NCDs),” he said after launching the “No More Tension” mobile app and the release of the “Healthy India Initiative/Swastha Bharat-ek pehal” magazine here. “People suffer from stress related problems due to…

Healthy Lifestyle Improves Brain Function

November 11, 2016 SrijitaBrain, function, Healthy, Improves, lifestyle

If you exercise before work, or forego fried food for fruits and salads, you can expect brain functions to improve over time, according to a new study. Living a healthier lifestyle could increase executive function, which is the ability to exert self-control, set and meet goals, resist temptation and solve problems, the study said. “People who make a change to their health behaviour, like participating in physical activity, eating less processed food, or consuming more fruits and vegetables, can see an improvement in their brain function over time and increase…

New Blood Test May Identify Alcohol Disorders in Foetus

November 11, 2016 SrijitaAlcohol, Blood, disorders, Foetus, identify, In, May, New, test

Researchers have identified a blood test that may help predict how severely a newborn can be affected by alcohol exposure during pregnancy. Foetal alcohol spectrum disorders (FASD) is a severe form of mental and physical disabilities. Children and adults affected by FASD may experience a range of symptoms, from physical changes like a small head and subtle differences in facial characteristics to learning difficulties and behavioural issues. The study showed that moderate to high levels of alcohol exposure during early pregnancy resulted in significant differences in some circulating small RNA…

Vitamin D Deficiency is Widely Overestimated, Doctors Warn

November 11, 2016 SrijitaD, Deficiency, Doctors, Is, Overestimated, Vitamin, Warn, Widely

Doctors are warning about vitamin D again, and it’s not the “we need more” news you might expect. Instead, they say there’s too much needless testing and too many people taking too many pills for a problem that few people truly have. The nutrient is crucial for strong bones and may play a role in other health conditions, though that is far less certain. Misunderstandings about the recommended amount of vitamin D have led to misinterpretation of blood tests and many people thinking they need more than they really do,…