health informatics

Welcome to Yoobotics – your virtual second life! And with an almost-impeccably accurate repeat of your own lifestyle, “yoobot” can precisely foretell how well you’ll live and how and when you’ll die.

Spending time in the vicinity of nature such as walking or strolling in a leafy park may alleviate brain fatigue, claim researchers.

A teenager born to a donor sperm traces his genetic father using the DNA test and some Internet searches, raising ethical and social concerns about assisted reproduction that were not thought of when it started

Watching others checking their incoming messages or emails prompt people to check their own mobile phones, reveals expert study. The habit of checking cell phones may be contagious.

Artificial Intelligence (AI) is a term used to describe a trait of a machine or the program it contains

Discover the common health myths that have been doing the rounds for so long that some people actually believe they are true.

Recent studies have shown that there are definite health benefits to living at a higher altitude.

Sedentary lifestyle like sitting for long hours, working on the computer with little or no physical activity could be associated with an increased risk of multiple health problems.

A new research has demonstrated and recommended the use of Chest Ultrasound for an early and accurate diagnosis of Influenza A (H1N1) pneumonia.

A recent study has proved that soy-based foods or fiber are unlikely to reduce menopause symptoms in women.

Good news for Patients suffering from chronic heart failure. Telemonitoring is not only going to give them a “thumbs up” for life but will also save them big bucks.

Dr. Subramaniam, Chief Cardiologist at Frontier Lifeline, explains how a workplace is the ideal setting to inculcate in people ideal behaviour for the well being of their heart.

The foam injections are basically polyurethane polymer which when injected in the abdominal cavity transiently prevents internal hemorrhaging of battle wounds and other injuries.

Electronic health record is a record in digital format that can be shared across different health care settings. A shifting landscape of medical liability risks and benefits can be expected.

Exercise is the most important factor affecting your wellness and health. Absence of exercises increases chances of a variety of ailments.

Dementia is characterized by loss of global cognitive ability beyond normal aging in previously unimpaired individual. It affects activities like memory, speech understanding, etc.

Baby Yoga can be practiced instantly anywhere and at anytime and always generates a joyful interaction.

People who are married are less prone to heart attacks than singles and more likely to recover if struck with one!

With new discoveries and tremendous research being carried out every day, medical science has reached amazing heights. Here are 14 cutting-edge technologies that are about to change the world.

Both rare and frequent exercising are likely to cause degeneration of the knee cartilage, says a new study.

A new online video and phone consultation with doctors, recognized by employers and insurers is fast gaining momentum amongst patients.

Nomophobia is the fear of being out of mobile phone contact. The term was coined by the Great Britain Post Office while conducting a survey on the anxieties and difficulties of mobile phone users.

The Iraq war has been instrumental in advancing telemedicine capabilities. Access to health care has made telemedicine very popular, especially in the war scenario.

Tobacco is a processed agricultural product obtained from the leaves of the plant Nicotiana. Tobacco use is a major health issue worldwide.

A new study claims that supplements containing live bacteria might help in weight loss.

Wondering what the above verses from Thirukurral written by Thiruvalluvar somewhere around 300 BC is doing in this special report about nanotechnology

Your ability to live a long life can be determined by a simple test says a new study. The test carried out by scientists evaluates a person’s ability to sit on the floor and rise, unaided.

Mutual communication and healthy dialogue between researchers, practitioners and sports community may prevent sports injuries

Primary health care in remote locations and corporate sector might become more feasible by setting up health kiosks.

What is telemedicine and teleradiology all about? In this interview Medindia explores everything there is to gain from this much-hyped advance in healthcare assisted by Information Technology.

Trichotillomania is an Impulse control disorder, which occurs when a person suffers from stress overload and anxiety. The sufferer starts pulling hair from scalp, eyelashes to cope with stress.

Strong muscles are important for healthy existence and men who had been weak as teenagers are susceptible to premature deaths as compared to their peers having strong muscles.

Men do have some advantages over women in the weight loss game; to get the same health benefits as men, women have to do a lot more exercise.

Barack Obama has made history again! This time he did it by getting a land mark legislation cleared that is potent enough to mend America’s sagging health care system.