Health
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Indian scientists develop wearable devices that can detect stress
New Delhi: Scientists from Jawaharlal Nehru Centre for Advanced Scientific Research (JNCASR), Bengaluru, an autonomous institute of Department of Science and Technology have developed a novel wearable device that can detect stress.…
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Costly therapies to foster Alzheimer’s market growth globally: Report
New Delhi: New expensive but disease-modifying treatments are expected to foster Alzheimer’s disease market growth globally, according to a report. The report by GlobalData, a data and analytics company, showed that the…
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Study shows tumour DNA in blood can predict lung cancer outcome
New Delhi: A team of British scientists has found that a blood test used to detect circulating tumour DNA can predict the outcome of lung cancer. Circulating tumour DNA (ctDNA) is fragments…
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Infant detected with HMPV, first case in Assam: Officials
Dibrugarh: A 10-month-old child has been detected with the human metapneumovirus (HMPV) infection, the first such case this season in Assam, officials said on Saturday. The child is undergoing treatment at Assam…
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New AI method to pick up arthritis, lupus early in high-risk patients
New Delhi: Artificial intelligence (AI) can significantly aid in early detection of autoimmune diseases, like rheumatoid arthritis and lupus especially in high-risk patients, leading to better outcomes, finds a study. In people…
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Seven HMPV cases reported in India, Centre says no need to panic
Seven cases of Human Metapneumovirus (HMPV), a respiratory virus, have been reported in India so far. The latest case was reported from Tamil Nadu and Maharashtra. The first two cases were reported…
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AI can spot patients at risk for suicide, finds study
New Delhi: Artificial intelligence (AI) can can help doctors identify patients at risk for suicide, potentially improving prevention efforts in routine medical settings, according to new research. The research, reported in journal…
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HMPV infection can cause flu-like cough, fever; nothing to worry: Experts
New Delhi: An infection from the Human Metapneumovirus (HMPV) can typically result in flu-like symptoms such as a cough, fever, a blocked nose, and some shortness of breath, said experts on Saturday,…
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Kerala and Telangana monitor HMPV outbreak in China, urge calm
Thiruvananthapuram: Kerala and Telangana governments on Saturday said that they were closely monitoring the news reports about the massive outbreak of viral fever and respiratory infection in China and said there is…
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Small milk fat globules promote good bacteria growth: study
Jerusalem: An Israeli study has revealed that small milk fat globules promote the growth of beneficial bacteria, according to a press release issued by the Hebrew University of Jerusalem (HU) on Thursday.…
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Societal inequality may reduce brain health: Study
New Delhi: Socio-economic disparities may cause changes in brain structure and connectivity associated with ageing and dementia, according to a study on Friday. The study, led by an international team of researchers…












