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.
Gargling with salt water may help prevent Covid hospitalization: Study
New York, Nov 10 - In an interesting study, researchers have confirmed that the common remedy of gargling with salt water may help improve respiratory symptoms and fight Covid, helping lower hospitalisation rates.
A CBD-Based Pain Management & Mental Wellbeing Clinic & Store in New Delhi
New Delhi, Nov 10 - In a remarkable leap towards revolutionizing the CBD industry and expanding its footprint, BOHECO launched of its Clinic and Store in Delhi – a one-of-its-kind CBD-based Health & Wellness experience. After a successful debut in Bangalore, Bombay Hemp
Thane cops rush medical help to woman who delivered baby on pavement
Thane (Maharashtra), Nov 9 - In a heart-warmer, Thane Police’s 'Nirbhaya' team helped rush medical aid and saved the life of a woman who delivered a baby on a busy city pavement, officials said here on Thursday.
Delhi doc claims IVF cycles getting ‘cancelled’ due to air pollution
New Delhi, Nov 9 - Women trying to get pregnant via in vitro fertilization (IVF) have become the latest victims of the ongoing air pollution levels in the national capital, claimed a fertility expert on Thursday.
Lack of exercise, more junk food spiking diabetes in young Indians: Docs
New Delhi, Nov 9 - Shifting lifestyles, with almost zero exercise and increased consumption of junk foods, are the major reasons behind the significant surge in Type 2 diabetes cases among younger populations, both globally and particularly in India, in the last 10
1 in 3 deaths from skin cancer due to working under the sun: UN agencies
Geneva, Nov 9 - Working under the sun is leading to nearly 1 in 3 deaths from non-melanoma skin cancer, according to joint estimates by the World Health Organization (WHO) and the International Labour Organization (ILO).
How healthy tissue can help catch lung cancer’s return
New York, Nov 9 - Genetic information collected from seemingly healthy tissue near lung tumors may be a better predictor of whether cancer will come back after treatment than analysis of the tumours themselves, according to new research.