Covid vax didn’t raise risk of unexplained sudden deaths in young Indians: ICMR study
New Delhi, Nov 21 - Covid-19 vaccination did not increase the risk of unexplained sudden deaths among young adults in India, concluded comprehensive study by the Indian Council of Medical Research (ICMR) on Tuesday.
New blood test to detect silent, lethal pancreatic cancer
Sydney, Nov 20 - Researchers have developed a novel blood test that could lead to the first early detection for pancreatic cancer.
New moms & dads increasingly turn to social media for parenting advice
New York, Nov 20 - New parents facing tough times to handle their newborns and toddlers with rocking them to sleep, feed and potty training, are increasingly turning to social media for help, according to a study.
Study shows Covid-related loss of taste & smell improves in 3 yrs
London, Nov 20 - People with impairment in sense of taste and smell are likely to see improvement three years after a Covid-19 infection, suggested a study.
New glaucoma treatment strategy to guide stem cells to retina
New York, Nov 20 - Researchers have identified a promising new strategy for glaucoma cell replacement therapy.
Study predicts increased resurgence in invasive meningitis cases
London, Nov 18 - Researchers have found an unprecedented resurgence in the invasive meningococcal disease after the easing of control measures imposed during the Covid-19 epidemic, which may see a significant rise in the days ahead.
Another premature baby dies in Gaza’s Al-Shifa Hospital, total reaches 5
Tel Aviv, Nov 18 - Another premature baby has died at the Al-Shifa Hospital in Gaza due to lack of proper incubation support, taking the total number of such deaths to five, the Palestinian Ministry of Health said on Saturday.
UK approves world’s 1st gene therapy to treat sickle-cell, thalassemia
London, Nov 18 - The UK has approved the world's first gene therapy to treat blood disorders sickle-cell disease and thalassemia using the gene-editing tool CRISPR, which won its inventors the Nobel Prize in 2020.
Malnutrition linked with global rise in antibiotic resistance: Study
Toronto, Nov 18 - The 'hidden hunger' of micronutrient deficiencies could be an important factor for the global rise in antibiotic resistance, which is often attributed to overuse and misuse of antibiotics, according to an alarming study.
Cyrus Poonawala undergoes angioplasty after heart attack, stable
Pune, Nov 18 - The Chairman and Managing Director of Serum Institute of India, Cyrus Poonawala, suffered a mild heart attack late on Thursday.
World’s 1st body sound capturing wearables to continuously monitor health
New York, Nov 17 - US researchers, led by one of Indian origin, have developed world's first new soft, miniaturized wearable devices that can continuously track subtle sounds in the human body and provide valuable information about a person's health.
People in Bihar’s Gaya in fear as ‘mysterious’, painful illness sweeps area
Patna, Nov 16 - More than 300 people in a village in Bihar’s Gaya district have fallen sick in the last few weeks to an unknown disease, an official said.
Dr. Reddy’s launches wearable migraine management device in India
Hyderabad, Nov 16 - Dr. Reddy’s Laboratories on Thursday announced the roll-out of Nerivio, a US Food and Drug Administration (USFDA) approved wearable therapy device for drug-free management of migraine.
Global study reveals devastating impact of tobacco in India
London, Nov 16 (IANS) India, along with six other countries, lose 1.3 million lives every year to cancers caused by smoking tobacco, according to a study.
Can prenatal vitamin D supplements reduce a child’s risk of asthma?
New York, Nov 11 - Vitamin D supplementation during pregnancy can help reduce rates of asthma and wheezing in children compared to standard prenatal multivitamin, according to a study.
Study finds 187 new genetic variants linked to prostate cancer
New York, Nov 11 - Researchers have identified 187 new genetic variants linked to prostate cancer that can help predict who would or wouldn't develop the condition.
Children’s antibodies may help develop new therapies for Covid-19
New York, Nov 11 - Researchers have found that children's antibodies can effectively fight out Covid-19 infection, and that kids could be an underutilized source of potential antibody therapies to counteract the "ever-evolving" SARS-CoV-2 virus.
Low-fat diet may help reduce fatigue in people with multiple sclerosis
New York, Nov 11 - People with multiple sclerosis (MS) could benefit from a low-fat diet to improve the fatigue that's a debilitating, and often-underappreciated, symptom of the condition, according to a small study, led by an Indian-origin researcher.
Gauhati University allows menstrual leaves, relaxes attendance for exams
Guwahati, November 11 - The Gauhati University will allow female students to take menstrual leaves and also grant relaxation in their attendance to appear for exams, officials said on Saturday.
USFDA okays world’s first chikungunya vaccine
Washington, Nov 10 - The US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has approved the world's first chikungunya vaccine.