Health
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1 in 5 ‘healthy’ adults have metabolism of a prediabetic: Study
New York: About 20 percent or one in five adults considered healthy by medical standards, have glucose metabolism similar to those with prediabetes, finds an alarming study. These healthy adults were identified…
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42 young Indian robotic surgeons set to share path-breaking procedures
Mumbai: As robotic surgeries, slowly but steadily, become mainstream in India, US-based Vattikuti Foundation is organising a key seminar here next month where young robotic surgeons from across the country will share…
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Walking may help improve brain connectivity, memory in elderly
New York: Regular walks can strengthen connections in and between brain networks, according to new research, adding to growing evidence linking exercise with slowing the onset of Alzheimer’s disease. Published in the…
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Explained: What is Disease X, tagged as more lethal next pandemic?
New Delhi: Even as Covid-19 is seeing a decline, the World Health Organisation (WHO) has warned of the threat of an “inevitable” next pandemic of “Disease X”, raising concerns across the globe.…
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Study identifies 12 key symptoms of long Covid
New York: A team of US researchers have identified 12 key symptoms of Long Covid condition — which persist more than 30 days after a Covid-19 infection. With over 650 million people…
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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,…
