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May 21, 2024
New Delhi, May 21 (IANS) Amid the global furore over the alleged presence of a "cancer-causing substance" in certain spices from India, the Food Safety and Standards Authority of India (FSSAI) has...
May 21, 2024
New Delhi, May 21 (IANS) A 42-year-old man from Bengaluru has successfully achieved "durable remission" from a relapsed cancer via CAR T-cell therapy, said doctors on Tuesday hailing it as a...
May 21, 2024
Chennai, May 21 (IANS) In a significant medical feat, a team of neurosurgeons here removed a deeply seated insular brain tumour of a 44-year-old woman through a transformative and novel eyebrow...
May 21, 2024
New Delhi, May 21 (IANS) French drugmaker Sanofi on Tuesday announced that it has partnered with artificial intelligence (AI) company OpenAI and tech-driven pharmaceutical firm Formation Bio to build...
May 21, 2024
Bengaluru, May 21 (IANS) Biocon Biologics said on Tuesday that the US Food and Drug Administration (US FDA) has approved the company’s first-to-file application for Yesafili, a biosimilar drug for...
May 21, 2024
New Delhi, May 21 (IANS) An increase in nightmares and hallucinations-- or 'daymares' -- may signal the onset of autoimmune disease such as lupus, according to an international research team on...
May 20, 2024
New Delhi, May 20 (IANS) Tesla CEO Elon Musk-run brain-computer interface company Neuralink has reportedly received a nod from the US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) to implant its brain chip in a...
May 20, 2024
New Delhi, May 20 (IANS) The Delhi High Court has dismissed a public interest litigation (PIL) seeking a direction to all medical professionals to provide an additional slip detailing possible risks...
May 20, 2024
New Delhi, May 20 (IANS) Among parents who said their teen drinks caffeine most or all the day of the week, a new study on Monday revealed that 18 per cent drink it to "stay awake".
May 19, 2024
New Delhi, May 19 (IANS) Drug makers Dr Reddy's Laboratories, Sun Pharma and Aurobindo Pharma are recalling their products in the US due to manufacturing issues.
May 19, 2024
New Delhi, May 19 (IANS) Keeping the use of banned calcium carbide in concern, the Food Safety and Standards Authority of India (FSSAI) has alerted fruit traders to strictly ensure compliance with...
May 19, 2024
Seoul, May 19 (IANS) South Korea's exports of instant noodles surpassed the $100 million mark for the first time last month on the growing popularity of Korean culture and food, data showed on Sunday...
May 18, 2024
New Delhi, May 18 (IANS) A substantial species barrier is preventing the spread of deadly chronic wasting disease (CWD) seen in deer, elk, and moose to humans, found a study.
May 18, 2024
New Delhi, May 18 (IANS) With a whopping 200,000 cases per year, congenital heart disease remains a significant concern in India, said health experts on Saturday.
May 18, 2024
New Delhi, May 18 (IANS) Proper intake of calcium and vitamin D in pregnancy may be key for good bone health in women during and after birth, said experts on Saturday.
May 18, 2024
New Delhi, May 18 (IANS) Inflammatory bowel disease (IBD), which arises from a combination of genetic factors, gut environment, and immune responses, is seeing a significant rise in India, said...
May 18, 2024
New Delhi, May 18 (IANS) Treatment of cancers is no longer just limited to traditional approaches like chemotherapy, radiation, and surgery. Artificial intelligence (AI) is making significant strides...
May 18, 2024
New Delhi, May 18 (IANS) A coloured band (usually white or red) along the length of the nail may indicate the risk of developing cancerous tumours of the skin, eyes, and kidneys, finds a study.
May 18, 2024
New Delhi, May 18 (IANS) Tesla and SpaceX CEO Elon Musk on Saturday said his brain-computer interface company, Neuralink, can help restore full body control in people suffering from paralysis in the...
May 17, 2024
Geneva, May 17 (IANS) After a gap of seven years, the World Health Organization (WHO) on Friday released its updated list of antibiotic-resistant bacteria, which also provides guidance on the...
May 17, 2024
New Delhi, May 17 (IANS) Vaccination, hygiene, and a balanced diet are the major ways to prevent hepatitis A -- a highly contagious liver infection caused by the hepatitis A virus (HAV) --, said...
May 17, 2024
New Delhi, May 17 (IANS) Online food aggregator Zomato's Co-founder and CEO Deepinder Goyal on Friday launched a new feature to help customers make healthier choices.
May 17, 2024
New Delhi, May 17 (IANS) Seasonal variations like hot humid weather or chilling winter can significantly raise blood pressure or cause a sudden drop, said health experts on Friday, stressing the need...
May 17, 2024
Chhotaudepur, May 17 (IANS) More than 800 cases of hypertension have been reported in Udaipur's Chhotaudepur district within one-and-a-half-month.
May 17, 2024
New Delhi, May 17 (IANS) Despite geopolitical, metabolic, and environmental threats, a new study on Friday showed that global life expectancy is expected to increase by 4.9 years in men and 4.2 years...
May 17, 2024
Pune, May 17 (IANS) Serum Institute of India (SII), the world's largest vaccine manufacturer, on Friday announced a strategic investment in IntegriMedical to advance Needle-Free Injection System (N-...
May 17, 2024
New Delhi, May 17 (IANS) Metabolism-related risk factors such as high blood pressure, high blood sugar, and high body mass index (BMI) are driving poor health and early death worldwide, according to...
May 16, 2024
New Delhi, May 16 (IANS) An estimated 294 million people are living with hypertension in the South-East Asia region, including India, said Saima Wazed, WHO Regional Director for South-East Asia on...
May 16, 2024
New Delhi, May 16 (IANS) In a case of medical marvel, a 13-year-old girl has fought all odds against Wilson's disease (a rare inherited condition), hepatitis A, and liver failure to live.
May 16, 2024
New Delhi, May 16 (IANS) Cardiovascular disease, mainly caused by atherosclerosis or buildup of fats, and cholesterol in artery walls, claims one in three people around the world, making it the...
May 16, 2024
New Delhi, May 16 (IANS) Several studies on Covaxin have demonstrated an excellent safety track record, said Bharat Biotech on Thursday, after a study raised concerns of stroke and Guillain-Barre...
May 16, 2024
New Delhi, May 16 (IANS) About 50 per cent of people with high blood pressure (BP) or hypertension are likely to experience kidney damage in the long term and may require dialysis or transplantation...
May 16, 2024
New Delhi, May 16 (IANS) British-Swedish pharma giant AstraZeneca's Covid-19 vaccine, made in collaboration with Oxford University has been found to raise the risk of vaccine-induced immune...
May 15, 2024
New Delhi, May 15 (IANS) Physical activity has a significant effect on brain health, and it can not only rejuvenate your brain but also prevent or delay cognitive decline that comes with ageing,...
May 15, 2024
New Delhi, May 15 (IANS) Rising temperatures, unprecedented floods, and challenges in public health infrastructure are all contributing to the rising burden of dengue in India, said experts on...
May 15, 2024
New Delhi, May 15 (IANS) UK scientists have identified blood proteins linked to 19 different types of cancer, which could predict the deadly disease at least seven years before diagnosis.
May 15, 2024
New Delhi, May 15 (IANS) The World Health Organisation (WHO) on Wednesday announced that it has prequalified Japanese drug maker Takeda's dengue vaccine.
May 15, 2024
Mumbai, May 15 (IANS) The Central Drugs Standard Control Organisation (CSDCO) on Wednesday approved Boehringer Ingelheim’s Spevigo (Spesolimab) injection, a first-in-class treatment for adults...
May 15, 2024
New Delhi, May 15 (IANS) The longer blood pressure (BP) remains uncontrolled, the greater the damage it can cause, such as heart attack or stroke, heart failure, and kidney problems, said experts on...
May 15, 2024
New Delhi, May 15 (IANS) A child living with severe obesity at age four and doesn't lose weight may have a life expectancy of just 39 -- about half of the average life expectancy, finds a study on...
May 14, 2024
New Delhi, May 14 (IANS) US researchers have developed an artificial intelligence (AI) tool that shows differences in how the brains of men and women are organised at a cellular level.
May 14, 2024
New Delhi, May 14 (IANS) While the association between junk food -- rich in sugar, salt, and unhealthy fats -- doctors on Tuesday warned how these may also contribute to poor mental health in young...
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