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How brain cells are starved of energy in autophagy dysfunction: Study
Birmingham | April 30, 2023 3:07:15 AM IST
According to new research, neurodegeneration in brain cells may occur when the normal cellular cleansing mechanism failed owing to declining levels of a coenzyme related to niacin and deprives cells of energy. ... read..


Temperamental shyness may exist in distinct group of children over time: Study
Washington | April 30, 2023 12:06:12 AM IST
According to recent research, shyness is characterised by dread and anxiety in the face of social novelty and/or social judgement. Although behavioural, affective, and physiological manifestations of shyness might occur, little is known about how these el ... read..


Warm-up time can contribute to creating more equitable workplace: Study
Washington | April 30, 2023 12:06:00 AM IST
A new research showed that employees who are not in positions of power can enhance creativity when given time to "warm up" to a task by engaging in the creative task more than once. ... read..


Research: Anatomy of human digestive system varies significantly
North Carolina | April 29, 2023 8:36:23 PM IST
A recent study found that the shape of the human digestive system varies greatly from person to person, with clear differences among healthy individuals. The study may offer insight into how the microbial environment of the gut and medical diagnoses are p ... read..


Research: Stuck stem cells are connected to ageing of hair
Washington | April 29, 2023 8:06:18 PM IST
Based on a recent study, specific stem cells can travel between growth compartments in hair follicles with a special aptitude, but as people age, they become trapped and lose the capacity to mature and preserve hair colour. ... read..


154 stones removed from kidney of a patient at Hyderabad's AINU
Hyderabad | Saturday, 2023 1:15:09 AM IST
Urologists at Asian Institute of Nephrology & Urology (AINU), Secunderabad have successfully removed 154 stones from the right kidney of a 45-year-old male patient. ... read..


New study investigates significance of sleep disturbance in dogs with dementia
Washington | April 28, 2023 11:36:37 PM IST
Dogs with dementia experience the same sleep interruptions as people with dementia. North Carolina State University researchers used electroencephalography, or EEGs, on senior dogs to see if brain-wave readings during sleep linked with indicators of cogni ... read..


Music therapy may help children with brain injuries: Research
Washington | April 28, 2023 8:36:14 PM IST
New pilot research has found that a music therapy strategy may help youngsters with severe acquired brain injuries (ABI) meet their walking recovery goals. ... read..


Bariatric surgery might cut risk of obesity-related cancers: Study
Maryland | April 28, 2023 8:36:12 PM IST
According to a study to be presented at Digestive Disease Week (DDW) 2023, just 4% of patients with obesity who underwent bariatric surgery developed obesity-associated cancer in a 10-year follow-up, compared to 8.9% of those who did not have a weight-los ... read..


Genetic therapy can lower tau protein which causes Alzheimer's disease: Study
Washington | April 28, 2023 2:36:05 PM IST
A world-first trial at UCL and UCLH has found a new gene therapy for Alzheimer's disease that is able to safely lower levels of the harmful tau protein known to cause the disease. ... read..


L-G lays foundation stone of Kashmir Medical College & Hospital
Srinagar | Friday, 2023 2:15:09 AM IST
Jammu and Kashmir Lieutenant Governor Manoj Sinha on Thursday laid the foundation stone of Kashmir Medical College and Super-Speciality Hospital being developed by Milli Trust, Delhi, at the Industrial Estate Sempora, Medicity, Srinagar. ... read..


100-year-old BCG vaccine does not protect against Covid-19: Study
Sydney | Friday, 2023 1:45:09 AM IST
The Bacillus Calmette-Guerin (BCG) vaccine, used to treat tuberculosis since the last 100 years, is not effective against SARS-CoV-2, the virus behind Covid-19 infections, according to results of an international trial. ... read..


Research reveals recovery chances for bladder cancer patients can be improved
Health | April 27, 2023 8:06:50 PM IST
The survival rate for people with advanced bladder cancer is less than a year, making it the fourth most common cancer diagnosed in men. ... read..


Musical expertise makes adults better listeners by keeping brain young: Study
Washington | April 27, 2023 5:08:39 PM IST
The world's population is ageing at an unprecedented rate. Ageing can cause numerous forms of cognitive impairment, presenting a significant burden on families and society. As a result, it is critical to develop effective strategies to promote healthy age ... read..


Researchers reveal how high fitness levels can reduce death risk from cardiovascular disease in men
Washington | April 27, 2023 5:08:23 PM IST
In men with high blood pressure, being fit may lower their risk of dying from cardiovascular disease. This conclusion comes from a 29-year study. ... read..


Mild COVID-19 may have harmful effects on cardiovascular health: Study
Washington | April 27, 2023 4:37:51 PM IST
According to research, even mild cases of COVID-19 might have long-term negative impacts on cardiovascular health. ... read..


Post-COVID-19 conditions change a person's immunological response: Study
Washington | April 27, 2023 2:38:22 PM IST
A recent study from Cedars-Sinai's Smidt Heart Institute reveals that extended COVID-19 may be caused by a dysfunction of the immune system. ... read..


Emergency duties performed by allopathy doctors, can't be done by Ayurveda physicians: SC
New Delhi | Thursday, 2023 4:15:09 AM IST
The Supreme Court on Wednesday set aside a Gujarat High Court order, holding that Ayurveda practitioners working in government hospitals should be treated at par with doctors holding MBBS degrees and they are entitled to equal pay. ... read..


Cabinet approves National Medical Devices Policy, 2023
New Delhi | Thursday, 2023 3:45:09 AM IST
The Union Cabinet on Wednesday approved the National Medical Devices Policy 2023, which is expected to facilitate a structured growth of the medical device sector to meet the public health objectives of access, affordability, quality, and innovation. ... read..


Cabinet approves setting up of 157 new nursing colleges
New Delhi | Thursday, 2023 3:15:09 AM IST
The Union Cabinet on Wednesday approved setting up of 157 new nursing colleges in co-location with the existing medical colleges, established since 2014. ... read..


Research finds link between drug resistance of leukaemia cells and mitochondria
Washington | April 27, 2023 2:07:13 AM IST
Leukemic cells often adopt features that let them evade the drugs' effects within a year. ... read..


Too much insulin can be deadly as too little: Study
Washington | April 27, 2023 12:06:05 AM IST
Insulin is an essential treatment for type 1 diabetes and often for type 2 diabetes, as well. Roughly 8.4 million Americans use insulin, according to the American Diabetes Association. ... read..


Walking a leashed dog linked to risk of traumatic brain injury among adults: Research
Washington | April 26, 2023 1:37:42 PM IST
From 2001 to 2020, traumatic brain injuries (TBIs) were the second most prevalent injury among individuals treated in U.S. emergency departments for injuries connected to walking a leashed dog, according to Johns Hopkins University researchers. The resear ... read..


Autistic children more likely to be aggressive: Study
Washington | April 26, 2023 12:36:08 PM IST
At least half of all autistic children exhibit aggressiveness, such as punching, kicking, or name-calling, while their parents are tasked with helping them in coping and social integration. However, the incidence and definition of aggressive behaviours in ... read..


Social media fuelling eating problems among female athletes: Research
Washington | April 26, 2023 12:35:58 PM IST
According to experts, social media is fueling eating problems among female athletes who believe they must achieve the "ideal" body. ... read..


World youth leaders gather to accelerate Covid recovery
New York | Wednesday, 2023 5:15:09 AM IST
Returning in-person for the first time since the outbreak of the Covid-19 pandemic, over 1,000 young leaders from around the world are in New York from Tuesday to attend the 2023 Economic and Social Council (ECOSOC) Youth Forum. ... read..


SC stays Madras HC order quashing ban on gutka, tobacco products in TN
New Delhi | Wednesday, 2023 4:15:09 AM IST
The Supreme Court on Tuesday stayed a Madras High Court order, which quashed a May 2018 notification prohibiting sale, manufacture, and transport of gutkha, and other tobacco-based products in Tamil Nadu. ... read..


IIT Guwahati develops liquid marbles for drug delivery, cascade chemical reactions
Guwahati | Wednesday, 2023 1:45:10 AM IST
Researchers at the Indian Institute of Technology (IIT) Guwahati have developed liquid marbles using nano clay that can be pre-programmed for drug delivery and cascade chemical reactions. ... read..


Researchers reveal how nutrients, brain structure, cognition linked to healthy aging
Washington | April 26, 2023 12:07:24 AM IST
Researchers recently examined the relationships between three variables--nutrient intake, brain anatomy, and cognitive function--that have been shown to independently predict healthy ageing. Their research strengthens the case that these elements work tog ... read..


Study finds how new antibody can target and cure melanomas
London | April 25, 2023 5:06:35 PM IST
For combating the most aggressive type of skin cancer, a new class of immunotherapy has shown encouraging results. ... read..


Study discover novel cell signaling pathway for deadly pancreatic cancers
Washington | April 25, 2023 5:06:14 PM IST
A novel cell signalling route was discovered by researchers at the Johns Hopkins Kimmel Cancer Centre that may one day be used as a therapeutic target for people with aggressive pancreatic cancer. ... read..


Problems with 'pruning' brain connections linked to teenage mental health disorders: Study
Washington | April 25, 2023 3:37:43 PM IST
According to a new study, problems with the brain's ability to 'prune' itself of unneeded connections may be at the root of a wide spectrum of mental health illnesses that emerge throughout adolescence. ... read..


Early RSV infection linked to increased risk of asthma in children: Study
Washington | April 25, 2023 3:06:35 PM IST
Severe respiratory syncytial virus (RSV) infection has long been linked to the emergence of childhood wheezing illnesses, but the link between RSV infection during infancy and the development of childhood asthma has remained unknown. ... read..


Combined road noise, air pollution raises blood pressure: Research
Washington | April 25, 2023 3:06:27 PM IST
The University of the West of Scotland (UWS) researchers discovered a relationship between loud road traffic and air pollution and an increased incidence of hypertension, a major risk factor for heart attack and stroke. ... read..


Poor air quality linked to cognitive issues in babies: Study
Washington | April 25, 2023 1:06:39 PM IST
According to a recent study from the University of East Anglia, poor air quality may be causing cognitive deficiencies in newborns and toddlers. ... read..


Toddler dies in Raj as family waited in vain for Rs 16 cr injection
Jaipur | Tuesday, 2023 4:45:09 AM IST
A two-year-old boy named Tanishq, who was suffering from a rare disease called spinal muscular atrophy, died after his family's every effort to procure an injection costing Rs 16 crore that is required to treat the ailment failed to yield a positive resul ... read..


Stop hawkers from selling contaminated water, beverages: HC tells MCD
New Delhi | Tuesday, 2023 2:45:09 AM IST
In wake of prohibiting illegal sale of contaminated water in various forms, the Delhi High Court has asked the Municipal Corporation of Delhi (MCD) to put a stop to hawkers selling beverages like 'shikanji', 'lassi', 'lemon soda', sugarcane juice and 'jal ... read..


Researchers discover significant variation in anatomy of human digestive system
North Carolina | April 24, 2023 8:07:55 PM IST
According to a recent study, the human digestive system's structure varies significantly from person to person, with obvious variances amongst healthy people. The discovery could help explain how the structure of the digestive tract affects human health a ... read..


Stuck stem cells associated with hair turning grey: Study
Washington | April 24, 2023 4:37:09 PM IST
A new study claimed certain stem cells have a unique ability to move between growth compartments in hair follicles, but get stuck as people age and so lose their ability to mature and maintain hair colour. ... read..


Study claims childhood trauma can lead to develop type 2 diabetes later
Washington | April 23, 2023 11:08:15 PM IST
A new study has claimed that ones who experience childhood adversity are prone to develop type 2 diabetes (T2D) in early adulthood. ... read..


Athletes less likely to seek mental help than non-athletes: Study
Washington | April 23, 2023 11:08:03 PM IST
Experts at the University of Birmingham's School of Sport, Exercise and Rehabilitation Sciences, planned to assess current studies on athletes' mental health help-seeking, to emphasize the fact that proper research to consolidate existing knowledge was a ... read..


Metabolic surgery works better than medications for advanced non-alcoholic fatty liver disease: Study
London | April 23, 2023 10:37:43 PM IST
A study has revealed that metabolic (bariatric) surgery is more effective than medications for the treatment of advanced non-alcoholic fatty liver disease. ... read..


Study offers more insight into causes of acute inflammatory bowel illness
Los Angeles (California) | April 23, 2023 3:38:36 PM IST
A genetic variation uncovered by Cedars-Sinai researchers increases the likelihood of getting perianal Crohn's disease, the most devastating type of Crohn's disease. ... read..


Too much insulin can be as dangerous as too little: Research
Washington | April 23, 2023 8:07:15 AM IST
A little more than a century has gone since the discovery of insulin, and since then hormone's therapeutic abilities have grown and refined. Insulin is a critical treatment for type 1 diabetes and, in many cases, type 2 diabetes. According to the American ... read..


Dengue fever outbreak in Argentina kills over 40
New Delhi | Sunday, 2023 1:15:09 AM IST
A severe outbreak of dengue fever in Argentina has killed more than 40 people and infected over 60,000, the media reported. ... read..


Cardiovascular disease during childbirth might be associated to pre-natal depression: Study
Washington | April 22, 2023 11:07:29 PM IST
A new research from the American Heart Association, stated that women who were diagnosed with depression during pregnancy had a higher risk of being detected with cardiovascular disease within two years of giving birth compared to women who did not have d ... read..


Diet comprising seafood, eggs, grains, veggies might decrease chances of miscarriage: Study
Birmingham | April 22, 2023 11:07:23 PM IST
According to new research, an early-pregnancy diet enriched in fruits, vegetables, seafood, dairy products, eggs, and grains might reduce the risk of miscarriage. ... read..


New biosensor can detect biomarkers in blood samples: Study
Washington | April 22, 2023 11:07:16 PM IST
A team of researchers developed an electronic biosensor based on DNA aptamers that can detect biomarkers in whole blood samples without the use of reagents. ... read..


Study: Exposure to air pollution during pregnancy increases likelihood of flu attack
Texas | April 22, 2023 3:06:40 PM IST
Women are more vulnerable to severe respiratory infections caused by a variety of viruses during pregnancy, including influenza A virus (IAV), respiratory syncytial virus (RSV), and severe acute respiratory syndrome coronavirus (SARS-CoV-2). Furthermore, ... read..


Astrocyte dysfunction causes cognitive decline: Study
Washington | April 22, 2023 8:06:48 AM IST
According to a preclinical study led by Weill Cornell Medicine researchers, people with dementia have protein buildup in their astrocytes, which may cause abnormal antiviral activity and memory loss. ... read..


Green atmosphere in early childhood does not protect against eczema: Study
Washington | April 22, 2023 8:06:47 AM IST
Greenery around the home in early childhood does not appear to protect children against atopic eczema, according to a recent Finnish study. Instead, proximity to coniferous, mixed, and agricultural areas was linked to an increased risk of eczema. The effe ... read..


Heart injury biomarker might help COVID-19 patients avoid hospitalization: Study
Washington | April 22, 2023 5:36:53 AM IST
According to a study done by the University of St Andrews, a commonly used medical test for heart injury may one day be used to help COVID-19 patients avoid hospitalisation. ... read..


Study shows how alcohol consumption contributes to chronic pain
California | April 22, 2023 4:36:10 AM IST
Chronic alcohol consumption may increase pain sensitivity via two distinct biochemical processes, one driven by alcohol intake and the other by alcohol withdrawal. That is one new conclusion reached by Scripps Research scientists investigating the intrica ... read..


Girl born with joint urethra, vagina & rectum treated successfully
New Delhi | Saturday, 2023 2:15:09 AM IST
Ten-year-old Arushi Mashery born with a rare condition, where her urethra, vagina, and rectal openings did not separate at birth and were joined together, opening as a single cavity, was given a new lease of life by doctors at a private hospital in Mumbai ... read..


Delhi HC gives Centre more time for response to plea over vulture population decline
New Delhi | Saturday, 2023 1:45:09 AM IST
The Delhi High Court on Friday granted more time to the Central government to file its reply in a plea raising te issue of the declining vulture population in India. ... read..


Covid origins 'may never be revealed': Top Chinese scientist
London | Saturday, 2023 1:15:09 AM IST
The origins of the deadly Covid virus, which infected over 763 million and claimed more than 6.9 million lives globally, may never be revealed, a top Chinese scientist said on Friday. ... read..


Metabolic surgery is more effective than medications for treatment of metabolic liver disease: Study
London | April 21, 2023 7:37:15 PM IST
A study has found that metabolic (bariatric) surgery is more effective than medications for the treatment of advanced non-alcoholic fatty liver disease. ... read..


Study finds childhood adversity is linked to increased risk of developing type 2 diabetes as young adults
Washington | April 21, 2023 5:08:00 PM IST
A new study has found that individuals who experienced childhood adversity are at increased risk of developing type 2 diabetes (T2D) in early adulthood. ... read..


Researchers reveal gene in Down syndrome patients causes improper development of neurons
Washington | April 21, 2023 9:37:31 AM IST
The University of Michigan researchers discovered that an extra copy of a gene in Down syndrome patients promotes abnormal neuron growth in mice. ... read..


Study finds how atogepant help prevent migraine in difficult cases
Minneapolis | April 21, 2023 9:06:22 AM IST
According to a study, the medicine atogepant may help prevent migraines for those who have had little success with existing preventive drugs. The findings will be presented at the American Academy of Neurology's 75th Annual Meeting, which will be held in ... read..


Sleeping pill lowers levels of Alzheimer's proteins: Study
Washington | April 21, 2023 8:07:06 AM IST
Sleep problems can be an early indicator of Alzheimer's disease. Many patients who are later diagnosed with Alzheimer's begin having trouble sleeping and staying asleep years before cognitive symptoms such as memory loss and confusion emerge. It's a vicio ... read..


When, how do athletes seek mental health care?
Washington | April 21, 2023 8:07:04 AM IST
A more rigorous study strategy could help better understand athletes' experiences with mental health support, as well as their attitudes towards these programmes. ... read..


Common infections linked to poor cognitive performance in older adults: Study
Washington | April 21, 2023 8:07:02 AM IST
A recent study led by Johns Hopkins Bloomberg School of Public Health researchers discovered that signs of common illnesses in a sample of middle-aged and older persons were associated with lower performance on a test of global cognitive function. ... read..


Delhi HC makes face masks mandatory inside court premises
New Delhi | Friday, 2023 3:15:09 AM IST
With the number of daily Covid cases rising rapidly in the national capital, the Delhi High Court has made it compulsory for lawyers, staff and litigants to wear face masks at all times inside the court premises as a precautionary measure. ... read..


El Nino may spur deadly heat waves in India
New Delhi | Friday, 2023 1:45:09 AM IST
Climate models have predicted that El Nino is on the horizon, which can lead to severe heat waves and droughts, in many countries, including India. ... read..


Gut bacteria may trigger weaker immune response to Covid vaccine
New Delhi | Friday, 2023 1:15:09 AM IST
Gut bacteria that break down a sugar known as "fucose" could be compromising our immune response to the Covid mRNA vaccine, a study has revealed. ... read..


Exposure to air pollution during pregnancy increases chances for flu attack: Study
Texas | April 20, 2023 8:06:29 PM IST
During pregnancy, women are more prone to severe respiratory infections from multiple viruses, including influenza A virus (IAV), respiratory syncytial virus (RSV) and severe acute respiratory syndrome coronavirus (SARS-CoV-2). Additionally, pregnant wome ... read..


Sedentary time may enlarge adolescents' hearts: Research
London | April 20, 2023 7:06:30 PM IST
A paper published in the Scandinavian Journal of Medicine & Science in Sports claimed that sedentary time may increase heart size three times more than moderate-to-vigorous physical activity among adolescents. ... read..


AI can assess cardiac function better than sonographers: Study
Cairo | April 20, 2023 7:06:21 PM IST
Who can assess and diagnose cardiac function better after reading an echocardiogram: artificial intelligence (AI) or a sonographer? ... read..


Study sheds more light into cause of severe inflammatory bowel disease
Los Angeles (California) | April 20, 2023 4:36:50 PM IST
Cedars-Sinai researchers discovered a genetic variant that increases the risk of developing perianal Crohn's disease, the most debilitating form of Crohn's disease. ... read..


Study finds memory, mental health of people with epilepsy linked with neighborhood
Minneapolis | April 20, 2023 9:36:58 AM IST
According to new research, people with epilepsy who live in disadvantaged neighbourhoods with higher poverty rates and fewer educational and employment opportunities may be more likely to have memory, thinking, and mental health problems than people with ... read..


Talking therapies may lower risk of future cardiovascular disease
Washington | April 20, 2023 7:36:24 AM IST
According to a new health data analysis led by UCL researchers, using talking therapies to effectively treat depression in adults over 45 may be associated with lower rates of future cardiovascular disease. ... read..


Study reveals digital peer emotional support improves youth well-being
Washington | April 20, 2023 6:36:18 AM IST
Emerging adulthood (ages 19 to 25 years) is a developmental stage characterised by increased mental health problems, particularly depression and anxiety. ... read..


Child victims of violence experience long-term psychological effects: Study
Washington | April 20, 2023 6:36:16 AM IST
A study of young adults who had suffered violent injuries as children found that they had significantly higher levels of post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) than the general population. ... read..


Assam: Over 50 children fall ill at shelter home
Guwahati | Thursday, 2023 2:15:09 AM IST
More than 50 children at a temporary shelter home in Assam's Nagaon district suddenly fell ill on Wednesday for unknown reasons, an official said on Wednesday. ... read..


Fresh 1K-plus spike in Maha Covid cases, 25 dedicated hospitals started
Mumbai | Thursday, 2023 1:45:09 AM IST
With 1,100 new cases of Covid-19, the Maharashtra government has started 25 dedicated hospitals for the patients with all other arrangements to treat critical cases, Medical Education Minister Girish Mahajan said here on Wednesday. ... read..


Primary schools closed for three days in Bihar's Muzaffarpur amid heat wave
Patna | Thursday, 2023 1:45:09 AM IST
Amid the strong heat wave, the district administration in Bihar's Muzaffarpur decided to close the primary schools for three days, officials said on Wednesday. ... read..


Indian diet, tea and turmeric lowered Covid severity, deaths: ICMR study
New Delhi | Thursday, 2023 1:15:09 AM IST
Indian diet rich in iron, zinc, and fibre, regular consumption of tea, and use of turmeric in meals lowered severity and death due to Covid in the country, according to a study published in the April edition of the Indian Journal of Medical Research by th ... read..


Covid threat: PMO reviews situation, calls for readiness of hospitals
New Delhi | Thursday, 2023 1:15:09 AM IST
Amid rising cases of coronavirus across the country, Principal Secretary to the Prime Minister, P.K. Mishra, on Wednesday undertook a review meeting to oversee the level of preparedness and public health response to it. ... read..


Music has power to prevent cognitive decline: Research
Geneva | April 19, 2023 10:37:03 PM IST
Normal ageing is associated with progressive cognitive decline. But can we train our brains to delay this process? A team from the University of Geneva (UNIGE), HES-SO Geneva and EPFL has discovered that practising and listening to music can alter cogniti ... read..


Research claims suicidal thought changes rapidly
New Delhi | April 19, 2023 8:07:52 PM IST
Suicide is one of the most intriguing aspects of human nature as it always baffles researchers. Most suicide research to date has focused on establishing the prevalence and predictors of the presence or severity of suicidal thoughts/behaviours. However, l ... read..


Diet high in fruit, vegetables associated with lower miscarriage risk, finds study
Birmingham | April 19, 2023 4:37:55 PM IST
According to new research, a preconception and early-pregnancy diet rich in fruits, vegetables, seafood, dairy products, eggs, and grains may reduce the risk of miscarriage. ... read..


Study: Cardiovascular illness during childbirth may be connected to prenatal depression: Study
Washington | April 19, 2023 4:07:22 PM IST
An open-access, peer-reviewed publication of the American Heart Association, stated that women who were diagnosed with depression during pregnancy had a higher risk of being diagnosed with cardiovascular disease within two years of giving birth than women ... read..


Study shows how music can prevent cognitive decline
Washington | April 19, 2023 6:05:56 AM IST
Progressive cognitive decline is associated with normal ageing. Can we, however, train our brain to postpone this process? A team of researchers from the University of Geneva (UNIGE), HES-SO Geneva, and EPFL discovered that practising and listening to mus ... read..


Exercise improves brain health with chemical signals: Study
Washington | April 19, 2023 5:36:37 AM IST
Physical activity is frequently mentioned as a way to improve both physical and mental health. Researchers at the Beckman Institute for Advanced Science and Technology discovered that it may also directly improve brain health. They investigated how the ch ... read..


School timing changed again in Patna amid severe heat
| Wednesday, 2023 4:45:09 AM IST
Amid the heat wave in Bihar, the district administration of Patna on Tuesday changed the school timings again. ... read..


Covid-19 spread: Bengal Health Department advises use of face masks
Kolkata | Wednesday, 2023 3:15:09 AM IST
Terming the situation more or less under control, in wake of the rising graph of the Covid-19 situation through the country, the West Bengal Health Department on Tuesday issued an advisory advising people to go for maximum use of face masks at public plac ... read..


'Heatwaves can turn fatal for kids, pregnant women, elderly'
New Delhi | Wednesday, 2023 2:15:09 AM IST
Even as summers have set in, India has started seeing extreme heat waves, which can be deadly especially for children, pregnant women and elderly, doctors said here on Tuesday. ... read..


Telangana to administer CorBEvax from April 19
Hyderabad | Wednesday, 2023 1:45:09 AM IST
The Telangana government has arranged 5 lakh doses of CorBEvax, in spite of the acute shortage of Covid-19 vaccines, a top health official said on Tuesday. ... read..


Mandaviya lauds tele-consultation services in Goa
Panaji | Wednesday, 2023 1:15:09 AM IST
Union Health Minister Mansukh Mandaviya on Tuesday lauded the tele-consultation services of Goa. ... read..


Vitamin D can play role in prostate cancer disparities: Study
Washington | April 19, 2023 12:06:07 AM IST
A study has found that vitamin D can play role in prostate cancer disparities. ... read..


Researchers reveal how lipid molecules help in therapies to get into the brain after stroke
Tokyo | April 18, 2023 10:07:18 PM IST
Researchers are increasingly using the blood-brain barrier, which allows only certain molecules to pass from the blood into the brain, to get therapies into the brain after a stroke. ... read..


How people type and click can detect their stress at work: Study
Zurich | April 18, 2023 8:37:07 PM IST
Researchers at ETH Zurich have used new data and machine learning to develop a model that can tell how stressed people are just from the way they type and use a computer mouse. ... read..


Gum disease might be cause of some arthritis flare-ups: Study
Washington | April 18, 2023 6:06:29 AM IST
Patients with gum disease are less likely to respond to rheumatoid arthritis treatments, according to a well-documented medical mystery. However, new research may help explain the connection between gum disease and an otherwise disparate condition. ... read..


Tick infection affects various cell types in brain: Study
Washington | April 18, 2023 6:06:27 AM IST
Depending on whether the affected person's immune system is activated or not, the dreaded tick-borne encephalitis (TBE) virus infects different types of brain cells in different parts of the brain. This is demonstrated in a new study from Ume University i ... read..


Have tested Covid positive, says Jyotiraditya Scindia
New Delhi | Tuesday, 2023 4:45:09 AM IST
Civil Aviation Minister Jyotiraditya Scindia on Monday announced that he had tested positive for Covid-19. ... read..


Abnormal sleep patterns impact lung health: Study
Washington | April 18, 2023 12:06:59 AM IST
A study has found that abnormal sleep patterns disrupt the body's natural biological clock and have been linked to lung health issues. ... read..


Artificial blood could work when transfused into bloodstream: Study
Ohio | April 17, 2023 11:36:37 PM IST
Researchers have found that artificial blood is able to work safely and effectively when transfused into the bloodstream. ... read..


Researchers find poor diet can contribute to type 2 diabetes
Washington | April 17, 2023 11:36:24 PM IST
A study has found that poor diet has contributed to over 14.1 million cases of type 2 diabetes. ... read..


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