Health
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Medical robotic market set to witness 8% CAGR by 2030: Report
New Delhi: The surgical robotics market is set to grow at a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 8 per cent to $15.8 billion in 2030 from $8.6 billion in 2022, according…
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30 min daytime nap may boost brain health, delay ageing by 7 years: Study
London: People who take about 30 minutes of nap during daytime may have improved brain health that can significantly lower risk of dementia, according to a study. The study led by researchers…
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Daily aspirin use linked with anaemia risk in healthy older adults: Study
New York: A daily low-dose usage of aspirin, a nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drug commonly used to relieve headache, reduce swelling or fever may lead to about 20 per cent increased risk of anaemia…
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IMA national president calls for protection of health workers
New Delhi: Dr Sharad Agarwal, National President of the Indian Medical Association (IMA), raised concern about the growing instances of violence against doctors and requested the government to bring a law to…
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Screening, awareness on stem cell therapy to help fight sickle cell disease
New Delhi: Implementing comprehensive screening programmes, increasing awareness on stem cell therapy can help patients with sickle cell disease, an inherited blood disorder that affects millions worldwide including in India, said experts…
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UK scientists create new human embryo model with heartbeat
London: In yet another scientific breakthrough a team of scientists in the UK have created a human embryo model with its own heartbeat. This comes days after scientists reported development of a…
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Heavy drinkers get more impaired despite claims of higher tolerance: Study
New Delhi: People with alcohol use disorder (AUD) show the same or even more levels of fine motor and cognitive impairment as light/moderate drinkers when consuming their usual excessive amount, new research…
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Dads play key role in supporting breastfeeding, safe infant sleep: Study
San Francisco: Fathers can make a huge difference in the health and well-being of their infants by supporting breastfeeding and safe sleep practices, a new study has shown. According to the study…
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Beware of BGMI: Return triggers fears of addiction, mental health issues
New Delhi: Banned for more than a year, the Battlegrounds Mobile India (BGMI), the popular battle royale game that enthralled the country’s gaming community, is back, albeit with a government rider where…
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Combustion from gas stoves linked to high risk of blood cell cancers: Study
New York: Cooking with gas stoves can raise indoor levels of a chemical linked to a higher risk of leukaemia and other blood cell cancers, finds an alarming study. The study, published…
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Endometriosis may be caused by bacterial infections: Study
Tokyo: Japanese researchers have found that endometriosis, a gynaecological disorder which affects one in 10 women between the age of 15 and 49, may be the result of a bacterial infection. Their…
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‘Painless’ radiotherapy a hope for prostate cancer patients: Doctors
New Delhi: Painless and non-invasive radiation therapy (also called radiotherapy) has shown promise against prostate cancer — one of the most common forms of cancers among men that is rapidly increasing globally,…
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Testosterone-replacement therapy not for athletes, bodybuilders: Study
New York: Testosterone-replacement therapy is safe only for men with hypogonadism, also known as low testosterone, and not for athletes, bodybuilders, according to a major study on 5,246 men. Called as the…
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Study shows HIV can lie dormant in brain
New York: HIV can lie dormant in the brain, and discontinuation of treatment can reignite the progression of infection to AIDS, finds a study. As a part of its life cycle, the…
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US likely to see shortage of antibiotics for children, adults: Report
Washington: The US is soon likely to see a shortage of antibiotics after Pfizer warned doctors that it expects to run out of its formulations for children and adults by the end…
