New Delhi, Aug 5 (IANS): Chronic inflammation may be associated with an increased risk of frailty, social disadvantage, and cardiovascular disease (CVD), according to a study.The study, published in the journal
New Delhi, August 5 (IANS) Chronic inflammation may be associated with an increased risk of frailty, social disadvantage, and cardiovascular disease (CVD), according to a study.The study, published in the journ
New Delhi, August 4 (IANS) Ahead of the UN treaty on plastics, a new report in The Lancet journal on Monday has warned that plastic pollution is an underrecognised threat to the health of both humans and the pl
Chandigarh, Aug 2 (IANS) A study by the Postgraduate Institute of Medical Education and Research (PGIMER) in Chandigarh says that a diabetic patient can return to normal blood sugar levels without medication fo
New Delhi, August 2 (IANS) Amid the rising incidence of fatty liver disease, Union Health Minister JP Nadda informed the Parliament that the states have been asked to undertake screening to tackle and mitigate
New Delhi, August 2 (IANS) Multiple sclerosis (MS) may begin far earlier than previously thought. Canadian researchers have decoded that the earliest warning signs of the immune system disorder may emerge more
New Delhi, August 1 (IANS) A team of Indian scientists has found a new way to treat liver cirrhosis, by targeting the lymphatic vessels in the liver and intestine that fail in case of cirrhosis.Chronic liver di
New Delhi, August 1 (IANS): The phase III clinical trial for India’s 1st dengue vaccine has enrolled 70 per cent participants, said Union Minister of State for Health, Prataprao Jadhav, in the Parliament on F
New Delhi, July 31 (IANS): Common respiratory infections, including Covid-19 and influenza, can awaken dormant breast cancer cells that have spread to the lungs, setting the stage for new metastatic tumours, ac
New Delhi, July 30 (IANS): Salt warning labels on menus in restaurants may help diners rethink over high-salt meals and make healthier choices, according to a study.It may also be a key strategy to fight cardio
New Delhi, July 30 (IANS): Every third Indian is affected by some metabolic dysfunction, said Union Minister Dr Jitendra Singh, while proposing a mass campaign for the prevention of Type 2 diabetes in the young
New Delhi, July 29 (IANS) Adopting tobacco-style warning labels on alcohol bottles can be a key measure to prevent the rising burden of cancer in India, said experts on Tuesday.A recent paper, published in the
New Delhi, July 28 (IANS) Understanding the causes of stuttering may no longer be a mystery, as US researchers on Monday provided evidence to show that the speech disorder is influenced by our genes.Stuttering
New Delhi, July 28 (IANS) Hepatitis B is a stealthy and silent virus; enhancing screening and vaccination is very important to fight it, said experts on World Hepatitis Day on Monday.World Hepatitis Day is obse
New York, July 27 (IANS) An international team of researchers has found that obesity prevalence would shift significantly under proposed new criteria that could hinder the prevention and early detection of seri
New Delhi, July 26 (IANS) A commonly used type 2 diabetes medication in the US -- Glipizide -- may be linked to a higher rate of heart-related conditions, claimed a study.Researchers from Mass General Brigham e
New Delhi, July 26 (IANS) To prevent the rising burden of cervical cancer and related deaths in India, more than 10.18 crore women aged 30 years and above have been screened for the condition across the country
New Delhi, July 25 (IANS) Hepatitis B drugs are being vastly underused, and boosting early treatment against the deadly hepatitis B virus (HBV) could save many lives over time, argued scientists in a new paper
New Delhi, July 24 (IANS) Just 7,000 daily steps can be key to reducing your risk of developing a range of chronic diseases like cancer, diabetes, and cognitive issues like depression, dementia, as well as deat
New Delhi, July 24 (IANS) A group of scientists from the National Institute of Technology (NIT) Calicut has developed a new highly sensitive, low-cost, and point-of-care device with an electrochemical biosensor