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Uterine fibroid embolisation safe and as effective as surgical treatment

| March 25, 2019 7:41:42 PM IST

A new research has established that uterine fibroid embolisation (UFE) effectively treats uterine fibroids with fewer post-procedure complications compared to myomectomy. ... read..

Training interventional radiologists expands access to life-saving stroke care

| March 25, 2019 4:11:46 PM IST

Scientists have found out an innovative way to improve the timely access to stroke care. According to a study, training interventional radiologists to perform endovascular thrombectomies result in positive outcomes for patients experiencing a stroke. ... read..

Watching TV while snacking increases risk of heart disease, diabetes in teens: Study

| March 25, 2019 3:41:40 PM IST

According to new research, teenagers who sit for hours watching TV, using the computer or playing video games while eating unhealthy snacks are at increased risk for heart diseases and diabetes. ... read..

By 2030 US to face 121,000 doctors deficit

New York | Monday, 2019 9:15:05 AM IST

The practice of medicine in the US may well find itself in intensive care, with a deficit of 121,000 physicians projected for 2030, even as foreign-born doctors struggle to get licensed. ... read..

Fire in AIIMS Trauma Centre, no casualty (Lead)

New Delhi | Sunday, 2019 9:15:04 PM IST

A fire broke out on Sunday in the All India Institute of Medical Sciences (AIIMS) Trauma Centre, forcing evacuation of scores of patients, the Delhi Fire Service said. No casualties were reported. ... read..

Major fire in AIIMS Trauma Centre

New Delhi | Sunday, 2019 7:45:04 PM IST

A major fire broke out in the All India Institute of Medical Sciences (AIIMS) Trauma Centre here on Sunday, the Delhi Fire Service (DFS) said. ... read..

Three die of suspected sun stroke in Kerala

Thiruvananthapuram | Sunday, 2019 7:45:04 PM IST

With the mercury rising, three suspected sun stroke deaths were reported in Kerala, officials said on Sunday. ... read..

New treatment for 'tennis elbow' reduces pain, inflammation without surgery

| March 24, 2019 7:41:47 PM IST

Researchers have found that tennis elbow can be effectively treated through Transcatheter Arterial Embolization (TAE). ... read..

Obesity could cause reproductive problems in women with type 1 diabetes

| March 24, 2019 7:41:46 PM IST

A recent study has revealed that obesity may play a role in reproductive problems in women with type 1 diabetes. ... read..

Damage to sperm DNA can lead to repeat miscarriages

| March 24, 2019 7:41:38 PM IST

A new study has revealed that in some cases, recurrent pregnancy loss may be caused by sperm DNA damage in the male partner. ... read..

Dim light escalates breast cancer's spread to bones

New York | Sunday, 2019 6:15:05 PM IST

Exposure to dim light at night may contribute to spreading of breast cancer to bones, researchers have shown in an animal study. ... read..

Australia starts mental health service for athletes

Canberra | Sunday, 2019 4:45:04 PM IST

Australia's apex sporting body has launched a mental health support service for top athletes. ... read..

Night-time dim-light exposure could make breast cancer spread to bone

| March 24, 2019 4:41:42 PM IST

Breast cancer patients, who expose themselves to dim-light at night, take note! A recent study has found out that dim-light exposure at night could likely lead breast cancer to spread to bone. ... read..

Automated way to detect eye surface cancer developed

Sydney | Sunday, 2019 4:15:05 PM IST

Australian researchers have developed a new automated non-invasive technique for diagnosing eye surface cancer, offering the potential to reduce the need for biopsies, prevent therapy delays and make treatment far more effective for patients. ... read..

AIIMS sack professor for not having needed qualification

New Delhi | Sunday, 2019 4:15:05 PM IST

The All India Institute of Medical Sciences (AIIMS) has removed a doctor from the post of Assistant Professor for not possessing the requisite qualification, following an order in this regard by the Delhi High Court. ... read..

UAE launches programme to help overweight employers

Abu Dhabi | Sunday, 2019 3:45:04 PM IST

The United Arab Emirates (UAE) government has launched a programme to help overweight employers to shed extra kilos, the media reported. ... read..

Indian man's hospital bill in Dubai exceeds $27,225

Dubai | Sunday, 2019 3:45:04 PM IST

After failing to procure travel insurance for his parents during their visit to Dubai, the hospital bill for an Indian expat's father at a hospital here has exceeded 100,000 dirhams ($27,225), the media reported on Sunday. ... read..

Decoded: How does oestrogen protect bones?

Tokyo | Sunday, 2019 3:15:04 PM IST

Researchers have found a new molecular link between oestrogen and bone ageing, which may eventually lead to new strategies to treat osteoporosis among post-menopausal women. ... read..

Smokers notice health warnings more on plain packs

London | Sunday, 2019 2:45:04 PM IST

Health warnings on plain-packaged cigarettes affect smokers more than those marked on branded packs, finds a new study. ... read..

Amazon Alexa can aid doctors during surgeries

New York | Sunday, 2019 11:45:05 AM IST

Amazon Echo with in-built Alexa or Google Home smart speakers can not only play your favourite songs at home but can also assist doctors during medical procedures, say researchers. ... read..

Common weight-loss drug safe for long-term use

New York | Sunday, 2019 11:15:04 AM IST

A common form of drug for weight-loss used for a short period, may also be safe and effective for long-term treatment, said researchers. ... read..

Sonam Kapoor to raise funds for cancer survivors

Mumbai | Sunday, 2019 2:15:04 AM IST

Actress Sonam K. Ahuja will be walking for designer duo Abu Jani and Sandeep Khosla for a fashion show by the Cancer Patients Aids Association (CPAA) to raise funds for cancer survivors here. She says she is a huge believer in using her voice to support s ... read..

Hypertension drug shows promise in liver disease

New York | Saturday, 2019 6:15:05 PM IST

A drug used to lower blood pressure within a system of veins and inflammation could effectively treat a potentially life-threatening condition of the liver, say researchers, including one of the Indian origin. ... read..

Medtronic heart devices vulnerable to hacking: US

Washington | Saturday, 2019 6:15:05 PM IST

The US Homeland Security Department has issued an alert, describing two types of hacking vulnerabilities in 16 different models of Medtronic implantable defibrillators. ... read..

TB can cause infertility in women, say experts

New Delhi | Saturday, 2019 5:15:05 PM IST

Tuberculosis (TB) bacterium primarily affects the lungs, but can also spread and cause secondary infections to the uterus and even the fallopian tubes, which can reduce chances of pregnancy, health experts warned ahead of the World Tuberculosis Day that f ... read..

Anti-TB drugs may not prevent reinfection: Study

Toronto | Saturday, 2019 5:15:04 PM IST

Anti-tuberculosis (TB) drugs cause changes to gut microbiota and increase susceptibility to Mycobacterium tuberculosis (Mtb) -- a major reason why current treatments are ineffective in preventing reinfections, say researchers. ... read..

Anti-TB drugs can add to the risk of TB re-infection

| March 23, 2019 5:11:45 PM IST

A recent study revealed that treatments available for tuberculosis (TB) caused by Mycobacterium tuberculosis (Mtb), may not always prevent re-infection. ... read..

Modulating blood stem cells could facilitate harvest for transplants

| March 23, 2019 4:41:45 PM IST

A recent research reveals that modulating stiffness of blood-forming stem cells could possibly facilitate mobilisation procedures used for stem cell-based transplants. ... read..

India cut 84% TB deaths in AIDS patients by 2017

Geneva | Saturday, 2019 3:45:04 PM IST

India achieved 84 per cent reduction in tuberculosis deaths among people living with HIV by 2017 - three years ahead of the target, said a report by The Joint United Nations Programme on HIV/AIDS (UNAIDS). ... read..

Research identifies new drug for treating liver diseases

| March 23, 2019 3:11:49 PM IST

According to a recent study, the researchers have found a drug that can successfully treat potentially life-threatening liver diseases like Cirrhosis. ... read..

Weight loss drug phentermine, safe and effective for long term use: Study

| March 23, 2019 1:41:40 PM IST

A study recently found that the weight loss drug called Phentermine, which can only be used for a short while, may also be safe and effective for longer-term treatment. ... read..

Handful of nuts daily can boost memory in elderly

Sydney | Friday, 2019 8:45:04 PM IST

While age is known as the strongest risk factor for cognitive decline, eating a handful of nuts every day can improve mental health and memory skills by up to 60 per cent, finds a study. ... read..

Excess male hormones in women may up blindness risk

London | Friday, 2019 8:15:05 PM IST

Increased levels of hormone testosterone -- male sex hormone -- in women could cause a brain disorder that can lead to blindness, finds a new study. ... read..

FDA approves device to treat heart failure patients

Washington | Friday, 2019 7:45:05 PM IST

The US Food and Drug Administration has given approval for a new device that would help treat patients with life-threatening heart failure, and address an unmet need in patients who fail to get adequate benefits from standard treatments and have no altern ... read..

Childhood abuse worsens depression later: Lancet

London | Friday, 2019 6:15:05 PM IST

Facing trauma in childhood can significantly change the structure of the brain, which may result in severe depression which could even be recurrent in adulthood, say researchers. ... read..

Drinking orange juice daily may keep strokes at bay

London | Friday, 2019 5:15:05 PM IST

Drinking orange juice daily may cut your risk of deadly strokes by almost a quarter, suggests a study. ... read..

Study finds a promising combination for common paediatric brain tumour

| March 22, 2019 2:41:51 PM IST

A new study has found a new combination treatment for children suffering from brain tumour. The treatment aimed at resistant and recurrent low-grade gliomas slowed tumour growth and killed tumour cells in laboratory and mouse models. ... read..

Sports can have anti-depressant effects in preteen children

| March 22, 2019 2:12:01 PM IST

As part of a new study, researchers have linked participation in team sports to less depression in boys aged 9 to 11. ... read..

Here's a common link between Sleep and aging

| March 22, 2019 2:11:43 PM IST

As part of a recent study, researchers have found oxidative stress as the common link between sleep and aging. ... read..

Eating breakfast with parents linked with positive body image for teenagers: Study

| March 22, 2019 1:41:39 PM IST

A family that eats together, stays together, and now, according to a recent study, consistently eating breakfast as a family can also promote positive body image for children and adolescents. ... read..

Smart toilet can detect congestive heart failure

New York | Thursday, 2019 7:45:04 PM IST

Hospitals will soon be able to monitor patients with congestive heart failure in the comfort of their own homes, thanks to a new type of toilet-seats that can measure biometrics during "natural" processes. ... read..

New procedure could help regrow tissue lost to periodontal disease

| March 21, 2019 7:41:49 PM IST

A new research has reported the development of a membrane that helps periodontal tissue regenerate when implanted into the gums of rats. ... read..

Asian-Americans face barriers in workplace despite doing better at university

| March 21, 2019 7:41:44 PM IST

Asian Americans face additional barriers in their career despite doing well at university, new findings have suggested. ... read..

Medicine, personal care products may lead to new pollutants in waterways

| March 21, 2019 7:11:44 PM IST

Bacteria in sewage treatment plants may be creating new contaminants that have not been evaluated for potential risks and may affect aquatic environments, say scientists in a study published in Environmental Toxicology and Chemistry Journal. ... read..

Smoking strong pot daily increases psychosis risks

London | Thursday, 2019 5:45:04 PM IST

Amid growing decriminalisation of cannabis use, a new study warns that daily cannabis use, especially of high potency, is strongly linked to the risk of developing psychosis, a mental disorder characterised by a disconnection from reality. ... read..

Manisha Koirala wants to explore more as an author

New Delhi | Thursday, 2019 4:15:19 PM IST

After writing about her battle against cancer in "Healed: How Cancer Gave Me a New Life", actress Manisha Koirala says she wants to write more books and has a "couple of ideas" in her mind. ... read..

Depression in 20s linked to memory loss in 50s: Study suggests

| March 21, 2019 3:11:40 PM IST

As part of a recent study, a team of psychologists has found that depression in the 20s can be linked to memory loss in 50s. ... read..

Premature babies could benefit from combined glucocorticoid, antioxidant therapy: Study

| March 21, 2019 2:41:38 PM IST

As part of a recent study, scientists have suggested that subtle changes to the drugs administered to mothers threatened with preterm birth or to premature babies could further improve clinical treatment and help increase their safety. ... read..

Stroke risk drops in older adults medicare enrolees

| March 21, 2019 2:11:45 PM IST

A new study has found that stroke risk drops in older adults who have enrolled themselves in medicare. ... read..

Older immigrants living in US more satisfied with life than native-born counterparts

| March 21, 2019 2:11:42 PM IST

A recent study suggests that people who immigrated to the United States are more satisfied with their lives in the "land of the free" than those who were born here. ... read..

Scientists develop robotic swarm for medical use

New York | Thursday, 2019 1:45:05 PM IST

Chinese scientists have developed a robotic system inspired by a colony of ants that can collectively achieve complex tasks like gathering large prey. ... read..

Adhesive gel to repair eye injury without surgery

Washington | Thursday, 2019 12:45:05 PM IST

American scientists have designed an adhesive gel that can seal wound or ulcers on the surface of the eye, thus sparing the need for eye surgery. ... read..

Brain function gets better while inhaling

Jerusalem | Thursday, 2019 12:15:54 PM IST

Israeli research has found that inhalation improves brain performance, the Weizmann Institute of Science (WIS) in Israel reported. ... read..

Statins effective against cancer-linked weight loss

Brasilia | Thursday, 2019 12:15:50 PM IST

Besides known to treat high cholesterol, statins can also be used to take care of rapid weight loss, weakness and wasting of the body due to cancer, Brazilian researchers have found. ... read..

Cardiovascular events cause 58% deaths among diabetics

Mexico City | Thursday, 2019 12:15:35 PM IST

Fifty-eight percent of deaths among people with type 2 diabetes are due to cardiovascular events, a leading Mexican expert has said. ... read..

Balance of two enzymes may help treat pancreatic cancer

Los Angeles | Thursday, 2019 12:15:30 PM IST

A new research has set the stage for clinicians to potentially use levels of a pancreatic cancer patient's PHLPP1 and PKC enzymes as a prognostic and for researchers to develop new therapeutic drugs that change the balance of the two enzymes as a means to ... read..

Breast implant safety put under scanner by FDA

Washington | Wednesday, 2019 8:45:04 PM IST

After thousands of women reported that breast implants had caused them problems, like debilitating joint pain and fatigue, the US Food and Drug Administration (USFDA) and researchers have started re-examining its safety. ... read..

Stillborn baby's head dismembered during delivery

Chennai | Wednesday, 2019 7:45:05 PM IST

In a tragic incident, the head of a baby that had died in its mother's womb got separated during delivery at the primary health centre in Koovathur village in the Kancheepurm district, officials said on Wednesday. ... read..

USFDA approves first drug for postpartum depression

Los Angeles | Wednesday, 2019 7:45:05 PM IST

The US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has approved a drug for the treatment of postpartum depression (PPD) in adult women. ... read..

Eating fish may help reduce asthma risk 70%: Study

Sydney | Wednesday, 2019 6:45:04 PM IST

Eating fish oil, rich in omega 3 fatty acids, can help reduce the risk of asthma by nearly 70 per cent, finds a study. ... read..

Smoking reduces due to tobacco control policies

| March 20, 2019 6:11:41 PM IST

Increasing taxes on tobacco and smoke-free policies have resulted in the reduction of smoking among older adults, according to a recent study. ... read..

Drinking hot tea increases risk of oesophageal cancer: Study

| March 20, 2019 5:41:51 PM IST

A recent study has found that the temperature of hot tea is linked with elevated risk of oesophageal cancer. However, previous studies had already established a link between drinking hot tea and oesophageal cancer. ... read..

Social anxiety in children connected to complications during childbirth reveals study

| March 20, 2019 5:41:47 PM IST

A recent study has found a link between children who suffer from social anxiety and babies who had a complicated birth. ... read..

Centre urged to ban tobacco promotion in Filmfare Awards

New Delhi | Wednesday, 2019 4:45:05 PM IST

A Delhi health official has written to the Central government to stop the advertisement, promotion and sponsorship of tobacco brands in the 64th Filmfare Awards slated to be held in Mumbai on Saturday. ... read..

Hearing two languages increases attention development in infants: Study

| March 20, 2019 4:41:45 PM IST

According to a recent study, children who live in homes where two languages are spoken have shown better attention control than kids in a monolingual family. ... read..

Study reveals positive attitude helps in eating healthy

| March 20, 2019 4:41:44 PM IST

A recent study found that motivation affects nutrition and diet. People with a positive attitude are more likely to eat healthy food. ... read..

Piping hot tea raises esophageal cancer risk: Study

New York | Wednesday, 2019 4:15:05 PM IST

Love to drink your tea piping hot? Beware, it could raise the risk of esophageal cancer, finds a study. ... read..

West Nile fever kills boy in Kerala, Centre on watch

New Delhi | Tuesday, 2019 11:45:04 PM IST

As a six-year-old boy undergoing treatment for West Nile Fever died in Kerala's Mallapuram, the government on Tuesday reviewed the current situation, preparedness and action taken to deal with the disease. ... read..

Electronic skin with self-healing abilities created

| March 19, 2019 8:41:39 PM IST

Inspired by jellyfish, researchers have created an electronic skin that is transparent, stretchable, touch-sensitive, and repairs itself in both wet and dry conditions. The novel material has wide-ranging uses, from water-resistant touch screens to soft r ... read..

Low adherence to statin raises heart disease risks

New York | Tuesday, 2019 7:45:05 PM IST

While statins prevent risk of death due to heart disease, a new study finds only about six per cent patients adhere to the medication, which may increase their risk of major cardiovascular event. ... read..

Chinese woman nearly dies after injecting juice

Beijing | Tuesday, 2019 7:15:05 PM IST

In a bizarre case, a woman in China nearly killed herself after self-injecting liquidised fruit -- a concoction of 20 fruits -- in her effort to stay healthy, the media reported. ... read..

Statins can be beneficial during heart attacks and cancer cell metastasis

| March 19, 2019 6:41:50 PM IST

While probing the side effects of drugs called statins, cholesterol-lowering drugs, cellular chemists rather found their unknown benefits. ... read..

Study illustrates precise, minimally invasive way to measure heart function in children

| March 19, 2019 6:41:46 PM IST

A new study has illustrated how a novel minimally invasive method using catheter-based ultrasound to measure heart function performed with similar precision as compared to a traditional highly invasive device. ... read..

A brain circuit can help reverse craving for liquor

New York | Tuesday, 2019 6:15:05 PM IST

Scientists have found that they can reverse the urge to drink alcohol, finds a study, which may open the door to developing drug or gene therapies to control alcohol addiction. ... read..

People who don't drink alcohol still suffer because of alcohol

| March 19, 2019 6:11:51 PM IST

A recent study talks about how the people who do not consume alcohol suffer because of the decisions and recklessness of those who do consume alcohol. ... read..

China conducts world's 1st remote surgery using 5G

Beijing | Tuesday, 2019 5:45:05 PM IST

The first remote surgery on a human using 5G technology was successfully conducted in China. ... read..

Research finds better way to treat PTSD patients

| March 19, 2019 5:41:42 PM IST

Researchers of a recent study have found a way to improve treatment of Post Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD) by changing how the brain responds to fearful conditions. ... read..

New coating helps astronauts fight superbugs on ISS

London | Tuesday, 2019 5:15:05 PM IST

Researchers have developed an anti-microbial coating that reduced the growth of bacteria on contamination-prone surfaces at the ISS, and could help protect astronauts beyond the Moon and Mars from the antibiotic-resistant superbugs. ... read..

Your friends may influence you to become obese

New York | Tuesday, 2019 4:45:04 PM IST

Besides genes and an unhealthy diet, your friends can also play a role in making you overweight, says a study, which found that obesity can spread through communities like a 'social contagion'. ... read..

Chronic inflammation causes loss of bone healing ability in elderly

| March 19, 2019 4:41:49 PM IST

A recent study has found out the reason why injured bones do not heal as well with age. The study shows that chronic inflammation is the main reason behind bones ability to heal with time. ... read..

Sugary drinks may increase risk of early death

New York | Tuesday, 2019 4:15:04 PM IST

Women who drink sugar sweetened beverages are at an increased risk of death from cardiovascular diseases, researchers have warned. ... read..

Decoded: Why some young adults engage in unsafe sex

Toronto | Tuesday, 2019 4:15:04 PM IST

Factors such as gender, sexual orientation and the desire to form lasting romantic relationships appear to influence sexual risk-taking among young adults, a new study suggests. ... read..

AI can make eye doctors more effective: Google

San Francisco | Tuesday, 2019 3:15:05 PM IST

As Artificial Intelligence (AI) continues to evolve, diagnosing diseases has become faster with greater accuracy. A new study from the Google AI research group shows that physicians and algorithms working together are more effective than either one alone. ... read..

Plant cellulose could be used for healthy bone graft

| March 19, 2019 2:11:40 PM IST

In a new finding, researchers have developed what could be the bone implant material of the future: an airy, foam-like substance that can be injected into the body and provide scaffolding for the growth of new bone. ... read..

Inflammation links heart disease and depression: Study

| March 19, 2019 12:41:39 PM IST

As part of a recent study, researchers have found links between heart disease and depression. ... read..

Coffee compounds may reduce prostate cancer risk

Tokyo | Monday, 2019 6:15:04 PM IST

Besides being the perfect morning drink, coffee may also play a role in delaying prostate cancer, finds a study, which may pave the way for treating drug-resistant cancer. ... read..

Painkillers in pregnancy won't cause asthma in kids

London | Monday, 2019 5:45:04 PM IST

Taking paracetamol or other painkillers during pregnancy is not responsible for increase in the risk of asthma in children, finds a study of nearly 500,000 women. ... read..

Sri Lanka plans colour coding for packaged food

Colombo | Monday, 2019 5:15:04 PM IST

Sri Lankan Health Minister Rajitha Senaratne said on Monday health authorities would introduce a colour coding scheme for packaged food, indicating levels of sugar, fat and salt, in an effort to curb non-communicable diseases. ... read..

Musharraf shifted to Dubai hospital after 'reaction'

Islamabad | Monday, 2019 4:45:05 PM IST

Former Pakistan Prime Minister Pervez Musharraf has been shifted to a hospital in Dubai after suffering a reaction from a rare disease for which he is already under treatment, the media reported. ... read..

Fibromyalgia accurately spotted in an experimental blood test

| March 18, 2019 4:41:47 PM IST

In a first, researchers have found that fibromyalgia can reliably be detected in blood samples which could possibly lead to a simple and fast diagnosis. ... read..

Sugary drinks associated with an increased risk of cardiovascular diseases

| March 18, 2019 4:41:38 PM IST

Here's another reason to cut down those sugar-sweetened drinks from your daily diet. According to a recent study, sugary drinks may be associated with an increased risk of death from cardiovascular diseases. ... read..

New cardiac index outperforms current tools in predicting death after admission

| March 18, 2019 3:41:38 PM IST

A new tool has been devised for heart disease patients that is better at predicting death after hospital admission vis-a-vis current indexes. ... read..

Origins and nature of 'math anxiety'

| March 18, 2019 2:11:44 PM IST

A recent study directed towards examining the factors that influence 'maths anxiety' among primary and secondary school students, has shown that teachers and parents may inadvertently play a role in a child's development of the condition, and that girls t ... read..

Positive work environment leads to feelings of inclusion among employees: Study

| March 18, 2019 2:11:42 PM IST

Looking for better office output from employees? According to a recent study fostering an inclusive work environment can lead to higher satisfaction, innovation, trust and retention among employees. ... read..

Hormonal treatment may trigger depression in men with prostate cancer: Study

| March 18, 2019 2:11:40 PM IST

According to a recent study, men who receive anti-hormonal treatment after having their prostate removed are 80% more likely to suffer from depression than men who don't receive this treatment. ... read..

Researchers identify 9 genes behind eyebrow colours

Beijing | Monday, 2019 1:45:04 PM IST

An international research team has for the first time identified nine genes responsible for eyebrow colours. ... read..

Six-year-old West Nile Virus patient dead in Kerala

| Monday, 2019 12:45:04 PM IST

A six-year-old boy, who was being treated for West Nile Virus (WNV) disease here, passed away on Monday, said Kerala Health Minister K.K. Shailaja. ... read..

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