Research Study

According to a Study, exercising daily can offer multiple potential health benefits. Exercise leads to an increase in circulating growth hormone (GH), resulting in an improvement in cognitive functions. The researchers found that 35 days of continuous exercise improved learning and memory deficits in aging animals. “The work we conducted identifies some key mechanisms as to how and why exercise induces [cognitive] changes,” stated a… read-more

At the ANESTHESIOLOGY 2021 annual meeting, the findings of a new study said if an anti-nausea drugs such as dexamethasone, given to patients with breast, pancreatic, and certain other types of cancer during the surgery, they may live longer. Reportedly, the chances of death become thrice for those who didn't get dexamethasone during surgery than those who did. ''Physician anesthesiologists should feel more confident in administering… read-more

According to research, air pollution and obesity are closely linked. Around 39.8% of children in Delhi were obese as compared to 16.4% in Kottayam and Mysuru where the quality of air is better. The researchers claim that obese children are 79% more likely to develop 'asthma'. “The burden of asthma is also much higher... a prevalence of nearly 40% among boys,” said Arvind Kumar, founder of Lung Care Foundation.

A finding published in the medical journal JAMA Pediatrics based on 29 studies around the world said depression and anxiety "doubled" during the COVID-19 pandemic in children and adolescents. Non-involvement in ''school routines and social interactions'' increased the problems for kids. ''Estimates show that one in four youth globally are experiencing clinically elevated depression symptoms while one in five has anxiety symptoms'' said the… read-more

In order to study the seismic activity and earthquake possibility, the Institute of Seismological Research, Gujarat will study eight earthquake-prone cities from four states. The ISR, which won the bid ahead of IITs and IISc Bangalore, will prepare seismic microzonation maps for Amritsar, Varanasi, Lucknow,  Kanpur, Agra, Meerut, Patna and Dhanbad. To be completed in 2-3 years, the study will create a map to help design the infrastructure in… read-more