Health
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Epidemic kills all black sea urchins in Gulf of Aqaba: Israeli researchers
Jerusalem: Israeli researchers found that within just a few months a deadly epidemic killed all black sea urchin population in the Red Sea’s Gulf of Aqaba, Tel Aviv University said. The researchers…
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Strong legs can help heart attack patients have better prognosis: Study
London: People with strong legs are less likely to develop heart failure after a heart attack, according to research. Myocardial infarction is the most common cause of heart failure, with around 6-9…
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Covid mRNA booster vax in early pregnancy did not raise miscarriage risk
New York: Monovalent Covid-19 booster vaccinations administered in early pregnancy (before 20 weeks gestation) did not raise the risk of miscarriage, two studies have shown. The studies add to the growing understanding…
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Chronic pain more common in Americans than diabetes, depression: Study
New York: Reported cases of chronic pain in the US grew at a much faster rate than other persistent conditions from 2019 to 2020, according to a new analysis of survey data.…
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Toddler’s gut bacteria can predict future obesity
London: The make-up and volume of gut bacteria in toddlers when they are 3.5 years old is predictive of body mass index (BMI) at age 5, irrespective of whether they are born…
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Paradromics inches closer to FDA approval for brain implant
New York: US-based brain-computer interface developer Paradromics may be a step closer to getting the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) approval for its brain implant that can help severely motor-impaired people, the…
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Study suggests TB vax may reduce risk of Alzheimer’s
New York: The 100-year-old tuberculosis vaccine Bacillus Calmette-Guerin (BCG) vaccine may likely reduce the risk of Alzheimer’s disease and related dementias, suggests a study. The BCG vaccine offers multiple beneficial effects, and…
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100 cr people, children worldwide at risk of cholera: UN
New Delhi: About 100 crore people, particularly children, in 43 countries are at risk of cholera, according to a new report by the UN. The report showed that after years of steady…
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Scientists call on G7 leaders to ensure equality in pandemic preparedness
New Delhi: Global scientists and public health experts on Friday warned G7 leaders that the world is not prepared for the next pandemic and, without urgent action, will repeat the inequality of…
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Study finds how diet rich in fat, sugar connected to skin inflammation
California: According to a study by UC Davis Health researchers, inflammatory skin conditions like psoriasis may be brought on by a Western diet high in fat and sugar. According to the study,…
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Global stroke deaths expected to rise to nearly 5mn by 2030: Study
Beijing: The number of deaths worldwide from ischemic stroke increased from 2 million in 1990 to more than 3 million in 2019, and is expected to increase to nearly 5 million by…
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Covid positive donor hearts may impact post-transplant survival: Study
New York: Heart transplant recipients receiving organs from active Covid-19 positive donors may have an increased risk of death at six months and one year when compared to those receiving organs from…
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University of Hyderabad develops potential new treatment for diabetes
Hyderabad: Reagene Innovations Pvt Ltd, a start-up biotech company incubated at the University of Hyderabad’s BioNEST incubation centre has developed a new strategy to reduce blood glucose. They proposed that 70 percent…
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WHO cautions on use of ChatGPT, Bard in healthcare
Geneva: Carefully examining the risks involved is imperative while using artificial intelligence (AI) tools such as ChatGPT, Bard, and Bert in healthcare, the World Health Organisation (WHO) said on Tuesday. While the…
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Hypertension a silent killer, lifestyle modification key to manage: Experts
New Delhi: Hypertension or high blood pressure (BP) is a silent killer as it usually does not cause noticeable symptoms, yet a major reason behind a host of conditions that can also…
