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Study finds connections in brain that are connected to seizures in people with epilepsy

London | April 17, 2023 12:06:20 PM IST

A network of connections in the brain that are connected to seizures in persons with epilepsy have been found by researchers from the UCL Queen Square Institute of Neurology. ... read..

8 die of sunstroke after 'Maharashtra Bhushan' award ceremony

Navi Mumbai | Monday, 2023 4:15:09 AM IST

In a tragedy, at least eight persons succumbed to heat stroke and over three dozen have been hospitalised after a mammoth function in which Union Home Minister Amit Shah conferred the 'Maharashtra Bhushan 2022' award on reformer Appasaheb Dharmadhikari. ... read..

Covid-19 case surge: Masks made mandatory in TN's Ranipet

Chennai | Monday, 2023 4:15:09 AM IST

Authorities in Tamil Nadu's Ranipet have made wearing of face masks mandatory in the district amid surge in Covid cases in the state. ... read..

Guwahati Police Commissioner tests Covid positive

Guwahati | Monday, 2023 3:45:09 AM IST

Guwahati Police Commissioner Diganta Barah on Sunday tested positive for Covid-19. ... read..

India needs sporting culture to excel: Abhinav Bindra

Chandigarh | Monday, 2023 1:15:09 AM IST

The two-day medical conference 'Empower Physicians with International Practices in advanced Diabetes Care' concluded here on Sunday with a motivational keynote by Olympian Abhinav Bindra, who stressed the role of sports. ... read..

Hyd doctors use endoscopic method to remove tumor blocking patient's respiratory tract

Hyderabad | Monday, 2023 1:15:09 AM IST

Doctors at a hospital in Hyderabad treated a patient with a massive tracheal tumor that was resulting in severe difficulty in breathing. ... read..

Cartilage cell development impact adult height: Study

Cambridge (Massachusetts) | April 17, 2023 12:06:43 AM IST

A Research published in the journal Cell Genomics demonstrates how the length, shape, and potential height of our bones are determined by cells in these plates. ... read..

Cancer evades the immune system: Research

Health | April 16, 2023 11:07:26 PM IST

A team of researchers has unearthed how cancer evades the immune system and spreads throughout the body and is investigating ways to get rid of this potentially harmful trait. ... read..

Kids spend more hours before screen on holidays compared to school tenure: Study

Washington | April 16, 2023 10:07:04 PM IST

Researchers have found that primary school children are less active, more likely to be on screens, and tend to have a worse diet than on holidays rather than during the school tenure. ... read..

Study: How an enzyme aids in regulation of ageing

Pennsylvania | April 16, 2023 6:04:52 PM IST

New research by the research team at Penn State sheds light on how an enzyme that aids in the regulation of ageing and other metabolic processes accesses our genetic material to modify gene expression within the cell. A team led by Penn State researchers ... read..

Study: Hampered rhythms of rest add up to symptoms of schizophrenia spectrum disorder

Pittsburgh (Pennsylvania) | April 16, 2023 5:36:44 PM IST

Researchers from the University of Pittsburgh and Italy revealed common patterns of sleep disorders and anomalies in daily cycles of rest and activity in patients with schizophrenia spectrum disorder, or SSD. ... read..

Virus lead to cancer, causes chromosomal breakage: Study reveals

Washington | April 16, 2023 5:06:47 PM IST

When people kiss, share drinks, or use the same eating utensils, the Epstein-Barr virus (EBV) primarily transmits through saliva. It should therefore come as no surprise that EBV is one of the most widespread viruses, affecting more than 90% of the popula ... read..

Study reveals how cluster headache, migraine connected to internal clock that regulates body processes

Washington | April 16, 2023 12:35:56 PM IST

Cluster headache and migraine have been found to have close associations with the circadian system, the internal clock that controls bodily functions, according to a study. ... read..

Researchers discover brain developing sequence through adolescence

Washington | April 16, 2023 12:35:40 PM IST

A recent Penn Medicine study found that brain development does not take place consistently throughout the entire brain. It follows a recently discovered developmental progression. Young people are susceptible to socioeconomic situations until adolescence ... read..

Covid patients more at risk of hospital-associated infections: Study

New York | Sunday, 2023 1:45:09 AM IST

People admitted to hospital for the treatment of Covid-19 are likely to have a higher incidence of healthcare associated infections, finds a study. ... read..

Antibiotic-resistant 'superbugs' passed between dogs, cats and owners: Study

London | Sunday, 2023 1:15:09 AM IST

Six pets in Portugal and one in the UK were carrying antibiotic-resistant bacteria similar to those found in their owners, according to a study. ... read..

Experimental drug shows promise for long Covid patients

London | Sunday, 2023 1:15:09 AM IST

An experimental drug has, in a breakthrough, shown to significantly reduce fatigue in people suffering from long Covid, according to results of a phase-II clinical trial. ... read..

Better radiation protection is needed for women healthcare workers

Washington | April 16, 2023 12:07:23 AM IST

Female healthcare workers who are regularly exposed to radiation from x-rays and other imaging procedures require stronger ionising radiation protection to help reduce their risk of developing breast cancer, according to physicians writing in The BMJ. ... read..

Research shows early stages of HIV infection in human body

Barcelona | April 15, 2023 10:36:11 PM IST

When a foreign substance enters our body, similar to how other viruses do, the immune system detects it as "non-self" and initiates an immunological response, which is made up of a variety of cells, tissues, and organs that cooperate to recognise, combat, ... read..

Early stages of Parkinson's disease can be traced through sensor: Study

Sau Paulo | April 15, 2023 10:06:01 PM IST

Researchers at the Federal University of So Carlos (UFSCar) and the University of Campinas (UNICAMP) in Brazil invented an electrochemical sensor that can identify Parkinson's disease at various stages. ... read..

Study reveals sugar molecule in blood can predict Alzheimer's disease

Washington | April 15, 2023 12:37:13 PM IST

Early identification and treatment of Alzheimer's disease need the use of trustworthy and cost-effective screening technology. Researchers at Sweden's Karolinska Institutet discovered that the quantity of tau, a protein that plays an important role in the ... read..

Study suggests patients with multiple tumours in one breast may not need mastectomy

Washington | April 15, 2023 11:37:29 AM IST

The latest study suggested that patients who have multiple tumours in one breast may be able to avoid a mastectomy if the tumours can be removed while leaving enough breast tissue. ... read..

'The heat is on': 10 Maha districts notch 40 degrees plus temperatures

Mumbai | Saturday, 2023 2:15:09 AM IST

At least 10 of Maharashtra's 36 districts have recorded maximum day temperatures upwards of 40 degrees Celsius in mid-April, with Chandrapur the hottest at 43.2 degrees and south Mumbai emerging the "coolest" at 31.6, as per IMD data on Friday. ... read..

Can Omicron & influenza co-infection turn deadly?

New Delhi | Saturday, 2023 1:45:09 AM IST

With India currently seeing a rise in both Covid and influenza cases, many people are likely to be co-infected by the viruses, which can turn fatal if not treated on time, health experts said on Friday. ... read..

Study: Disrupted rhythms of rest contribute to symptoms of schizophrenia spectrum disorder

Pittsburgh (Pennsylvania) | April 14, 2023 5:36:52 PM IST

Researchers from the University of Pittsburgh and those from Italy discovered common patterns of sleep abnormalities and irregularities in daily rhythms of rest and activity across patients with schizophrenia spectrum disorder, or SSD. ... read..

Delhi HC seeks Centre's response on allotment of vacant PwD-reserved seats

New Delhi | Friday, 2023 4:15:09 AM IST

The Delhi High Court has directed the Centre to submit a comprehensive response to a petition seeking the filling of empty seats reserved in medical colleges for people with "benchmark disabilities". ... read..

New game changing technique may lead to early diagnosis of Parkinson's

New York | Friday, 2023 1:15:09 AM IST

US researchers have developed a breakthrough technique that is a game-changer in identifying the build-up of abnormal protein deposits linked to Parkinson's disease, an advance that could aid in early diagnosis and may one day also pave the way for treatm ... read..

Study finds mitochondrial mutations in single cells

Thuwal | April 13, 2023 9:35:34 PM IST

New knowledge about mitochondrial DNA (mtDNA) mutations has been obtained through the use of a high-throughput single-cell, single-mitochondrial genome sequencing technique known as iMiGseq. This technology also provides a platform for evaluating mtDNA ed ... read..

Study finds how single drop of blood can detect HIV, hepatitis B, hepatitis C

Washington | April 13, 2023 4:37:33 PM IST

At the European Conference of Clinical Microbiology & Infectious Diseases (ECCMID) this year in Copenhagen, Denmark, data on a test that may detect HIV, hepatitis B, and hepatitis C from a single drop of blood are being presented. ... read..

Cluster headache and migraine linked to internal clock that regulates body processes: Study

Washington | April 13, 2023 4:07:14 PM IST

According to a meta-analysis published in the online issue of Neurology, the medical journal of the American Academy of Neurology, both cluster headache and migraine have strong links to the circadian system, the internal clock that regulates body process ... read..

Sugar molecule in blood can predict Alzheimer's disease: Study

Washington | April 13, 2023 3:37:16 PM IST

Early detection and treatment of Alzheimer's disease require the use of dependable and cost-effective screening technologies. Researchers at Sweden's Karolinska Institutet have revealed that the level of tau, a protein that plays a vital role in the devel ... read..

Autism risk linked to molecular signatures in maternal, cord blood: Research

Washington | April 13, 2023 3:06:41 PM IST

Researchers discovered disrupted amounts of chemical components in maternal blood and cord blood linked to later diagnosis of autism spectrum disorder in a new study (ASD). ... read..

Female health workers need better radiation protection to reduce risk of breast cancer

Washington | April 13, 2023 3:06:31 PM IST

Women in healthcare who are often exposed to radiation from x-rays and other imaging procedures require stronger ionising radiation protection to help reduce their risk of developing breast cancer, according to physicians writing in The BMJ. ... read..

People with mild cognitive impairment more likely to regain memory: Study

Washington | April 13, 2023 2:36:25 AM IST

A study has found that older persons with mild cognitive impairment (MCI), a common type of memory loss, were 30 per cent more likely to regain normal cognition if they had taken in positive beliefs about ageing from their culture, compared to those who h ... read..

Patients with multiple tumors in one breast may not need mastectomy: Study

Washington | April 13, 2023 2:36:18 AM IST

According to a study, patients who have multiple tumors in one breast may be able to avoid a mastectomy if the tumors can be removed while leaving enough breast tissue. ... read..

Maha notches 1 K plus new Covid infections, 9 deaths

Mumbai | Thursday, 2023 2:15:09 AM IST

In alarm bells for the authorities, Maharashtra on Wednesday recorded over 1,000 new Covid-19 infections and 9 deaths, with Mumbai and Pune remaining the worst-hit, according to the state health authorities here. ... read..

Indian startup develops AI-based blood test to detect 32 cancers early

New Delhi | Thursday, 2023 1:15:09 AM IST

Even as detecting cancer early remains key, a Gurugram-based startup PredOmix has developed a novel blood test that can detect about 32 cancers in both men and women, with 98 per cent accuracy. ... read..

Kids judge Alexa more human than Roomba: Study

Washington | April 12, 2023 6:06:17 PM IST

A new study from Duke developmental psychologists asked kids just that, as well as how smart and sensitive they thought the smart speaker Alexa was compared to its floor-dwelling cousin Roomba, an autonomous robotic vacuum cleaner. ... read..

Wireless pacemakers may be safe, useful for children with irregular heartbeats

Washington | April 12, 2023 1:35:31 PM IST

According to new research published in Circulation: Arrhythmia and Electrophysiology, a peer-reviewed journal of the American Heart Association, wireless or leadless pacemakers, which are commonly implanted in adults, may be a safe and effective short-ter ... read..

Moderate exercise safe for people who suffer muscle pain from statins: Research

Washington | April 12, 2023 1:35:23 PM IST

According to research published in the Journal of the American College of Cardiology, statin therapy does not worsen muscular damage, discomfort, or tiredness in patients who engage in moderate-intensity exercises, such as walking. The findings are reassu ... read..

Non-life insurers to punish fraudulent hospitals

Chennai | Wednesday, 2023 4:15:09 AM IST

The General Insurance Council has decided to take on the hospitals that are overcharging the health insurance policy holders and indulging in frauds through a series of actions, said a senior industry official. ... read..

New brain developing sequence which spans through adolescence identified: Research

Washington | April 12, 2023 3:05:58 AM IST

According to a new Penn Medicine study, brain development does not occur uniformly across the brain. It follows a newly identified developmental sequence. Brain regions that support cognitive, social, and emotional functions appear to remain capable of ch ... read..

Amid Covid surge, face masks mandatory in Gurugram

Gurugram | Wednesday, 2023 2:45:09 AM IST

The Gurugram district administration on Tuesday made it mandatory for the general public to wear face masks at all public places, government offices, malls, private offices etc, where there is a gathering of more than 100 people. ... read..

US invests $5bn programme to launch next-gen Covid vax: Report

Washington | Wednesday, 2023 1:15:09 AM IST

The US government has launched a $5 billion programme to accelerate the development of next-generation Covid-19 vaccines and treatments, according to media reports. ... read..

Dietary supplement develops resistance in breast cancer: Study

Washington | April 12, 2023 12:06:58 AM IST

A group of researchers has discovered that the loss of the neurofibromin 1 (NF1) gene leads to a reduced response to alpelisib. ... read..

Study reveals change of medication more effective for blood pressure treatment

Uppsala | April 11, 2023 11:06:40 PM IST

A change in medication can benefit patients on blood pressure-lowering therapies significantly more than increasing the dose of their current medication. ... read..

Bariatric surgery may reverse diabetes complications for people with obesity: Study

Washington | April 11, 2023 2:07:08 PM IST

A Michigan Medical study found that for more than 100 million obese Americans, bariatric surgery may reverse complications related to diabetes, including regenerating damaged nerves. ... read..

Nitish blames Centre for 'not supplying' Covid vaccines to Bihar

Patna | Tuesday, 2023 4:45:09 AM IST

With Covid-19 cases once again increasing in the country, Bihar Chief Minister Nitish Kumar alleged on Monday that the Central government is not supplying adequate Covid vaccines to the state. ... read..

Develop model for menstrual hygiene for girls in schools for all states, SC to Centre

New Delhi | Tuesday, 2023 4:15:09 AM IST

The Supreme Court on Monday asked the Central government to formulate standard operating procedures (SOPs) and develop a model for all state and Union Territories (UTs) in connection with menstrual hygiene for girls studying in schools. ... read..

Covid claims three lives in Rajasthan, 197 new cases recorded

Jaipur | Tuesday, 2023 3:45:10 AM IST

Covid claimed three lives in Rajasthan on Monday while 197 new cases were reported, taking the number of active cases in the state to 804. ... read..

Sleep disturbances common among people with long Covid: Study

New York | Tuesday, 2023 1:45:09 AM IST

Long Covid patients are more likely to suffer from sleep disturbances, according to a study. ... read..

Covid infection rising in kids, doctors report high fever, itchy eyes

New Delhi | Tuesday, 2023 1:15:09 AM IST

The surging cases of Covid-19 infection has also started affecting infants and children, with many of them reporting high fever, cough and even itchy eyes and conjunctivitis, said doctors here on Monday. ... read..

Study finds how to prevent high-fat diet from throwing metabolism out of whack

Washington | April 11, 2023 12:06:06 AM IST

Eating a lot of fat raises the risk of metabolic disorders, but the mechanisms involved in the problem are not well understood. Now, biologists at the University of California, Irvine have made an important discovery about how to protect against the negat ... read..

Higher BMI linked to longer healing time post breast reduction surgery

Washington | April 11, 2023 12:06:03 AM IST

Higher Body Mass Index is a risk factor for delayed wound healing in patients undergoing breast reduction surgery (reduction mammaplasty), according to a study published in the Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery the official medical journal of the Americ ... read..

Study reveals amount of sleep, snoring, sleep apnea linked to higher risk of stroke

Washington | April 10, 2023 11:36:27 PM IST

According to a study published in the online issue of Neurology, the medical journal of the American Academy of Neurology, people who have sleep problems might be more likely to have a stroke. ... read..

Researchers find new epigenetic vulnerability of acute myeloid leukemia

Houston | April 10, 2023 3:08:20 PM IST

Acute myeloid leukaemia (AML) is a blood cancer that causes an uncontrollable buildup of white blood cells. Due to the poor outcomes of this disease, researchers all over the world have been looking for new ways to treat AML while still allowing normal bl ... read..

Study finds how worm embryos produce specific, pluripotent cells

Washington | April 10, 2023 10:35:36 AM IST

Researchers have discovered how specific proteins within roundworm chromosomes enable their offspring to produce specialised cells generations later, a startling discovery that challenges the conventional wisdom that hereditary information for cell differ ... read..

Study discovers four different autism subtypes based on people's brain, behaviour

New York | April 10, 2023 9:37:08 AM IST

According to Weill Cornell Medicine researchers, people with autism spectrum disorder can be classified into four distinct subtypes based on their brain activity and behaviour. ... read..

Exposure to air pollution increases risk of dementia: Study

Washington | April 9, 2023 10:07:19 PM IST

Exposure to fine particulate matter (PM2.5) air pollution is linked to an elevated risk of dementia even at levels below the existing US, UK, and European air quality regulations. ... read..

Scientists suggest novel ways to treat antibiotic-resistant strains of tuberculosis

Washington | April 9, 2023 9:36:57 PM IST

Researchers at the University of Otago have discovered new treatment possibilities for antibiotic-resistant tuberculosis (TB) strains, clearing the path for new tactics to tackle the disease that takes the lives of around 4,000 people every day. ... read..

Study reveals implant can cure low blood pressure in people with spinal cord injury

Washington | April 9, 2023 8:06:31 PM IST

The extremely low blood pressure of a spinal cord injury patient can be treated with an implant that transmits electrical stimulation to a specific set of spinal neurons, addressing a common "invisible" side effect of paralysis. ... read..

Fasting diet decreases type 2 diabetes risk markers: Research

Washington | April 9, 2023 8:06:16 PM IST

A fasting diet that promotes eating early in the day might be the key to lowering the risk of developing type 2 diabetes. ... read..

Immunotherapy could be effective for treatment of prostate cancer: Study

Washington | April 9, 2023 7:35:28 PM IST

According to a study, a novel medication called enoblituzumab, a monoclonal antibody, is safe in men with aggressive prostate cancer and may promote clinical action against cancer across the body. ... read..

Broccoli has properties that can prevent sickness: Study

Pennsylvania | April 9, 2023 7:06:29 PM IST

A new research has revealed, that increasing the intake of cruciferous vegetables lowers the risk of type 2 diabetes and cancer. ... read..

Study reveals how novel protein helps to suppress tumour growth

Aurora | April 9, 2023 2:06:23 PM IST

Understanding how cancer develops is necessary for designing efficient, individualised cancer medicines. Scientists have known for many years that certain types of gene mutations are the cause of cancer. ... read..

Did you know Beige fat are linked to age-related metabolic changes? Research reveals

Washington | April 9, 2023 1:35:29 PM IST

Researchers have revealed a method to avoid age-related weight gain, which may help to prevent obesity and related health issues such as Type 2 diabetes, heart disease, and chronic inflammation. ... read..

Kerala reports 1,801 new Covid cases; health minister calls for caution

Thiruvananthapuram | Sunday, 2023 3:45:09 AM IST

Kerala Health Minister Veena George on Saturday, after chairing a high-level Covid analysis meeting in the wake of increasing cases, stressed on taking caution, saying hospitals in the state will conduct a mock drill as per the directive of the Centre. ... read..

S.Korea reports 1st possible community transmission of mpox

Seoul | Sunday, 2023 3:15:09 AM IST

Health authorities reported the nation's first possible case of community transmission of mpox on Saturday, bringing the total number of infections to six. ... read..

Poor sleep might increase risk of Asthma: Research

Washington | April 8, 2023 11:34:59 PM IST

A big UK Biobank research published in the open-access journal BMJ Open Respiratory Research revealed that poor quality sleep may increase a person's genetic predisposition to asthma, potentially doubling their chance of being diagnosed with the illness. ... read..

Ultrasound effective of locating specific breast symptoms: Study

Illinois | April 8, 2023 11:34:53 PM IST

According to a study, ultrasound works well as a stand-alone diagnostic technique for patients with specific breast symptoms. Focal breast complaints can relate to symptoms and conditions that are limited to a particular location of the breast, such as pa ... read..

Smartwatches might predict whether there's higher risk of heart failure

Washington | April 8, 2023 11:05:48 PM IST

A recent study performed by UCL researchers claimed that wearable gadgets such as smartwatches might be used to predict a higher risk of developing heart failure and abnormal heart rhythms in later life. ... read..

Pregnant women suffer uneasiness due to wrong diagnosis in Bihar

Patna | Saturday, 2023 2:15:09 AM IST

Around a dozen pregnant women suffered uneasiness on Friday after doctors and nurses reportedly diagnosed them wrongly in Bihar's Jahanabad district. ... read..

Fasting diet lowers risk markers of type 2 diabetes: Research

Washington | April 7, 2023 11:37:53 PM IST

A fasting diet that emphasises eating early in the day may hold the secret to lowering the risk of acquiring type 2 diabetes. ... read..

Teens who use smartphones for more than 3 hours a day suffer more from back pain

Washington | April 7, 2023 11:37:51 PM IST

Because of the popularity of smartphones and tablets, as well as the growth of television channels, computer games, and educational applications, children and teenagers are spending more amount of time gazing at screens, sometimes with poor posture, which ... read..

'Beige fat' may hold key to age-related metabolic changes: Research

Washington | April 7, 2023 11:05:45 PM IST

Recent research reveals a technique to avoid age-related weight increase, which might prevent obesity and related health problems like Type 2 diabetes, heart disease, and chronic inflammation. ... read..

High blood pressure in your 30s linked to poor brain health in your 70s: Study

Washington | April 7, 2023 10:35:58 PM IST

According to a recent UC Davis study, having high blood pressure in your 30s is linked to worse brain health around the age of 75, especially in males. ... read..

Researchers find protein that helps to suppress tumour growth

Aurora | April 7, 2023 10:05:36 PM IST

Designing efficient, individualised cancer medicines requires an understanding of how cancer develops. For many years, scientists have understood that certain kinds of gene mutations are the origin of cancer. ... read..

Kerala train blaze: Accused admitted to hospital with jaundice

Thiruvananthapuram | Friday, 2023 2:15:09 AM IST

The man accused of setting ablaze fellow passengers on a moving train in Kerala was on Thursday diagnosed with jaundice after his medical examined at the Kozhikode Medical College hospital. ... read..

Non-communicable diseases rising significantly in India: Report

New Delhi | Friday, 2023 1:15:09 AM IST

Non-communicable diseases (NCDs) like obesity, diabetes, hypertension, and cholesterol are rising rampantly in India, and are also the leading cause of death -- about 65 per cent, according to a report on Thursday. ... read..

Study reveals how people with obesity due to genetic tendency have lower risk of cardiovascular disease

Solna | April 6, 2023 5:07:42 PM IST

Researchers found that those with obesity who have a genetic tendency for high BMI have a lower risk of cardiovascular disease than those whose obesity is mostly caused by environmental factors like lifestyle. ... read..

Delhi records 509 new Covid cases, no deaths

New Delhi | Thursday, 2023 5:15:09 AM IST

The national capital on Wednesday recorded 509 fresh Covid cases in a span of 24 hours, a Delhi government health bulletin stated. No deaths, however, were reported. ... read..

Parl panel pulls up govt over lack of basic amenities in Anganwadi centres

New Delhi | Thursday, 2023 3:15:09 AM IST

A key financial panel of the Parliament has pulled up the government for paying poor remuneration to Anganwadi workers and helpers, asking it to revise their wages in a manner which is commensurate with their work. ... read..

Now, Congress Rajasthan chief tests Covid positive

Jaipur | Thursday, 2023 2:45:09 AM IST

A day after Rajasthan Chief Minister Ashok Gehlot and former Chief Minister Vasundhara Raje tested positive for Covid, Congress state President Govind Singh Dotasra on Wednesday was also found infected with the disease. ... read..

Delhi's LNJP hospital ready to deal with any emergency amid Covid spike

New Delhi | Thursday, 2023 2:45:09 AM IST

Delhi's Lok Nayak Jay Prakash (LNJP) Hospital is fully geared up to deal with any situation if the present Covid case spike turns into another major outbreak. ... read..

New method for early detection of SARS-CoV-2 infection

New Delhi | Thursday, 2023 2:45:09 AM IST

A new sandwich-based lateral flow immunoassay (LFIA) for the detection of Receptor Binding Domain (RBD) of severe acute respiratory syndrome-coronavirus-2 (SARS-CoV-2) could provide an efficient substitute for RT-PCR tests. ... read..

Early menopause without Hormone therapy could risk Alzheimer's disease: Study

Washington | April 5, 2023 4:05:53 PM IST

Women are more likely than men to develop Alzheimer's disease (AD), with women making up two-thirds of the population living with AD. A new study, led by Mass General Brigham researchers, claimed on the relationship between the risk of Alzheimer's disease ... read..

Electrical energy can be produced from blood sugar: Study

Health | April 5, 2023 3:38:39 PM IST

In type 1 diabetes, the body does not produce insulin. This means that patients have to obtain the hormone externally to regulate their blood sugar levels. Nowadays, this is mostly done via insulin pumps that are attached directly to the body. These devic ... read..

Simultaneous diagnosis and treatment of cancer possible: Study

Seoul | April 5, 2023 3:38:13 PM IST

Cancer is not incurable anymore. Nevertheless, according to statistics released by Statistics Korea last year, cancer remained the primary cause of mortality in Korea in 2021. This highlights the ongoing struggle against cancer, which demands effective pr ... read..

Impasse between doctors and Rajasthan govt ends after 16 days

Jaipur | Wednesday, 2023 4:15:10 AM IST

The impasse between the Rajasthan government and doctors, who were on strike for 16 days against the Right to Health bill, ended on Tuesday as both sides came to an agreement. ... read..

Early menopause can make women prone to Alzheimer's: Study

New York | Wednesday, 2023 1:45:08 AM IST

Women who have an early menopause may be at high risk of developing Alzheimer's disease, but those who were prescribed hormone therapy around the age of menopause onset did not show increased risk, finds a study. ... read..

Study reveals white blood cells role in clearing out dead liver cells

Washington | April 4, 2023 11:05:50 PM IST

The removal of liver cells that have undergone apoptosis, in which cells are intended to die in a controlled manner, maybe the function of a type of white blood cell typically linked to immunological responses to foreign particles. ... read..

Researchers discover brain proteins that may play important role in body weight regulation

Quebec | April 4, 2023 10:07:12 PM IST

Body mass index, or BMI, variation in the population may be caused by genetic variables to the extent of 50-75 per cent. Researchers from Universite Laval and the Quebec Heart and Lung Institute Research Center have discovered 60 distinct proteins produce ... read..

Poor sleep might bolster genetic susceptibility to asthma, potentially doubling risk: Research

Washington | April 4, 2023 4:08:04 PM IST

A big UK Biobank research published in the open-access journal BMJ Open Respiratory Research reveals that poor quality sleep may increase a person's genetic predisposition to asthma, potentially doubling their chance of being diagnosed with the illness. ... read..

Smartwatches may predict higher risk of heart failure: Study

Washington | April 4, 2023 4:07:51 PM IST

According to a recent study performed by UCL researchers, wearable gadgets such as smartwatches might be used to predict a higher risk of developing heart failure and abnormal heart rhythms in later life. ... read..

Higher lithium levels in drinking water might increase autism risk: Study

Washington | April 4, 2023 4:07:44 PM IST

According to a recent study performed by a UCLA Health researcher, pregnant women whose household tap water included greater amounts of lithium had a modestly increased chance of their kids being diagnosed with an autistic spectrum disorder. ... read..

Strict parenting puts kids at risk of lasting mental health problems: Study

London | April 4, 2023 3:37:42 PM IST

Parents, who frequently exercise harsh discipline with young children, are putting them at significantly greater risk of developing lasting mental health problems. ... read..

Shape of heart might be determining factor for heart diseases: Research

Health | April 4, 2023 3:37:32 PM IST

Whether you will have heart conditions or not, can be determined by the shape of your heart, new study shows. ... read..

Is India seeing another Covid wave?

New Delhi | Tuesday, 2023 1:45:09 AM IST

While India has seen the sharpest rise in Covid cases since the third wave in January 2022, experts on Monday opined that the current surge in infections is only "mild" but a "cause for concern" too. ... read..

E-health lowers patient pain, opioids in clinical study

Washington | April 3, 2023 10:06:03 PM IST

In a recent clinical research, an online "e-health" programme helped more persons with chronic pain reduce their opioid medicines and pain intensity than a control group that only received conventional care. ... read..

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