Jerusalem, May 8 (IANS) Israeli researchers have identified a genetic “fingerprint” that helps predict the effectiveness of immunotherapy treatments, according to a study. The study, by the Israel Institute of… Continue reading Researchers find genetic fingerprints to predict efficacy of immunotherapy
New Delhi, May 7 (IANS) Ten per cent of the world’s richest individuals have a higher carbon footprint than the poorest 50 per cent, leading to climate extremes such as… Continue reading World’s wealthiest 10pc contributing most to global warming than poorest 50pc: Study
New Delhi, May 7 (IANS) Certain drugs used to treat type 2 diabetes can also be used to treat prostate cancer, according to a study. Researchers from the Medical University… Continue reading Study shows diabetes drug may help treat prostate cancer
New Delhi, May 7 (IANS) An Indian-origin researcher in the US has developed a probiotic cocktail that will help prevent dementia — a condition that affects memory, thinking, and the… Continue reading Indian-origin researcher develops probiotic cocktail to help ward off dementia
New Delhi, May 7 (IANS) The Central Council for Research in Ayurvedic Sciences (CCRAS), under the Ministry of Ayush, on Wednesday announced it has revived two rare and significant Ayurvedic… Continue reading CCRAS revives rare ayurvedic manuscripts to boost India’s literary heritage
Seoul, May 7 (IANS) The Korea Biotechnology Industry Organization (KBIO) on Wednesday said it has requested the US to exempt South Korea from the Donald Trump administration’s plan to impose… Continue reading S. Korea’s bio industry urges US to exempt it from proposed pharmaceutical tariffs
New Delhi, May 7 (IANS) The health sector needs to be sensitised about fire safety measures to boost preparedness and response during disasters, said the Union Health Minister J P… Continue reading Need to sensitise health sector on fire safety measures, says JP Nadda
New Delhi, May 6 (IANS) People who are given a vaccine for shingles — zoster vaccine — have a 23 per cent lower risk of cardiovascular events, including stroke, heart… Continue reading Shingles vaccine can protect heart health up to 8 years: Study
New Delhi, May 6 (IANS) Older adults are increasingly acquiring HIV, but are underrepresented in prevention and treatment campaigns, which is more focused on youth, according to a study. The… Continue reading Study shows HIV prevalence rising in older adults, but prevention focusses youth
Seoul, May 6 (IANS) Elderly dementia patients in South Korea hold assets worth a combined 153.5 trillion won ($110.9 billion), which is equivalent to about 6.4 per cent of the… Continue reading Elderly dementia patients in S. Korea hold assets worth 6.4 pc of GDP: Report
New Delhi, May 6 (IANS) From being merely an alternative remedy, Ayurveda is now offering transformative, personalised healing boosting tourism as well as redefining wellness travel. Ayurveda, which is India’s… Continue reading Here’s how Ayurveda tourism is redefining wellness travel
New Delhi, May 6 (IANS) Low social determinants of health are shortening the lives of people in poor countries by more than 30 years worldwide, according to a global report… Continue reading Health inequities shortening lives by more than 30 years in poor countries: WHO
