New Delhi, March 13 (IANS) Rural communities are at high risk of potentially life-threatening scrub typhus infections, according to a study by researchers from the Christian Medical College (CMC) Vellore… Continue reading Rural communities at high risk of scrub typhus infections: Study
New Delhi, March 13 (IANS) Heavy or prolonged menstrual bleeding during menopause transition may explain why middle-aged women are two-to-four times more likely to experience fatigue, suggests a new study,… Continue reading Study decodes why middle-aged women are 4x more likely to experience fatigue
New Delhi, March 13 (IANS) It is critical is raise awareness on kidney health and prevention of kidney-related diseases, Union Health Minister JP Nadda said on Thursday. The ‘World Kidney… Continue reading World Kidney Day: Crucial to raise awareness on early detection, says JP Nadda
Suva, March 13 (IANS) Fiji’s Health Ministry has declared a dengue fever outbreak in the Western Division, where the highest number of cases have been reported. As of February 23,… Continue reading Fiji declares dengue fever outbreak in Western Division
Sacramento, March 13 (IANS) Scientists are sounding the alarm about a concerning genetic mutation of the H5N1 bird flu virus, recently identified in four dairy cow herds, as this mutation… Continue reading H5N1 mutation in US dairy herds prompts caution on pandemic potential
New Delhi, March 13 (IANS) The price of commonly used diabetes drug empagliflozin has been slashed by almost one-tenth, with the entry of its generic versions in the market. Developed… Continue reading Common diabetes drug price slashed in India due to generic versions
Seoul, March 13 (IANS) Celltrion, a major South Korean biopharmaceutical firm, on Thursday said it has launched its biosimilar product for Stelara, an autoimmune disease treatment, in the United States.… Continue reading Celltrion launches autoimmune disease treatment in US
New Delhi, March 13 (IANS) A team of scientists is investigating a new type of antibody, which stimulates the immune system to target cancer cells and slows tumour growth in… Continue reading Scientists focus on a new antibody to fight treatment-resistant cancers
New Delhi, March 12 (IANS) Chickpeas and lentils, either whole or in flour form, offer more nutritional value to the human diet than products made from oats and wheat, a… Continue reading Chickpeas, lentils nutritious than oats, wheat: Study
New Delhi, March 12 (IANS) In a first, an Australian man has become the first in the world to live with a durable total artificial heart implant — made of… Continue reading Australian man becomes world-1st to live with durable artificial heart for over 100 days
Seoul, March 12 (IANS) Nearly one out of 10 older adults in South Korea suffer from Alzheimer’s disease, with the number of dementia patients expected to surpass 1 million next… Continue reading Nearly 1 in 10 elderly in S. Korea suffer from Alzheimer’s disease
New Delhi, March 11 (IANS) Despite the government’s stern warning against surrogate advertisements promoting alcohol, tobacco and related products, liquor company Pernod Ricard India’s latest campaign is promoting Ballantine’s Soda… Continue reading Surrogate ads: Despite govt concerns, Pernod Ricard India unveils Ballantine’s Soda campaign
