New Delhi, June 13 (IANS) While children are largely thought to be less susceptible to Covid-19's serious effects on the lungs, a global study has indicated that in children suffering from severe infection with SARS-COV-2 virus, the health risks may...
New Delhi, June 13 (IANS) The newly established All India Institute of Medical Sciences (AIIMS) are contributing to the scientific advancement of the country as well as redefining patient care, said Jagat Prakash Nadda, Union Minister of Health and Family...
New Delhi, June 13 (IANS) A gene transfer approach to treating the bleeding disorder haemophilia B remains safe and effective long-term, according to a study by UK-based scientists.Haemophilia B is a rare genetic disorder caused by insufficient levels of a...
New Delhi, June 13 (IANS) Blood transfusion is the cornerstone of effective healthcare and emergency responses, said Saima Wazed, Regional Director for WHO South-East Asia on Friday, ahead of the World Blood Donor Day.World Blood Donor Day is marked annually...
New Delhi, June 12 (IANS) When the United Nations General Assembly adopted June 21 as the International Day of Yoga in 2014 -- following the visionary call of Prime Minister Narendra Modi -- it marked the beginning of a global...
Jakarta, June 11 (IANS) Indonesia has reported 75 cases of Covid-19 across the archipelago since early this year, local media reported Wednesday, citing the Ministry of Health.The ministry's spokesperson Aji Muhawarman said that most of those infected have recovered, adding...
New Delhi, June 11 (IANS) A team of US scientists has discovered a specific group of brain cells that could explain why people with memory problems often overeat.The team showed that people who also keep forgetting about recent meals can...
New Delhi, June 11 (IANS) Suffering from metabolic syndrome? A handful of almonds daily may help improve your health, according to a study.People with metabolic syndrome have at least three of the conditions like abdominal obesity, high blood pressure, high...
New Delhi, June 11 (IANS) Patients with womb or uterine cancer are not being tested for a genetic condition that increases their chance of developing further cancers, according to a study.Lynch syndrome is an inherited condition that leaves individuals more...
New Delhi, June 11 (IANS) Amid a fresh wave of Covid-19, Israeli researchers have discovered that a protein from the SARS-CoV-2 virus can cause the immune system to attack healthy cells mistakenly.The study, published in the journal Cell Reports, sheds...
New Delhi, June 11 (IANS) An international team of scientists has unveiled an artificial intelligence (AI) technique that securely analyses global cancer samples, paving the way for more personalised and privacy-protected cancer treatments.This innovative approach promises to accelerate personalised cancer...
Seoul, June 10 (IANS) Covid-19 infections in South Korea are forecast to steadily rise later this month ahead of the summer vacation season, health authorities said Tuesday, urging older adults and vulnerable groups to receive vaccinations.South Korea had seen a...