Health Update

Nighttime acid reflux may cause sleep impairment

Washington, Oct 16 : Nighttime acid reflux, along with atypical symptoms of Gastro Esophageal Reflux Disease (GERD), is associated with significant sleep impairment, a new study has found.

Study shows risk rates for angioplasty, coronary bypass surgery same

Vitamin D inadequacy may worsen chronic pain

New approach may help predict breast cancer metastasis more accurately

Washington, Oct 16 : Scientists are trying to improve breast cancer diagnosis by developing a more accurate approach for predicting the risk of breast cancer metastasis in individual patients.

Obesity strongest risk factor for colon cancer in women

Washington, Oct 16 : A new study has found that obesity is the single strongest risk factor for colon cancer in women, possibly more important than smoking.

Rampaging cane toads Down Under falling prey to arthritis

London, Oct 16 : Cane toads’ rampage across Australia costs them dearly, making them prone to arthritis, a new study by Australian scientists from the University of Sydney has revealed.

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