Health
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Head & neck cancer cases on rise in Bengaluru: Experts
Bengaluru: The incidence of head and neck cancers is increasing in the city, according to medical experts. Nevertheless, the city has many world-class hospitals and medical facilities that are equipped to handle…
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Deadly superbug found in 40% of supermarket meat samples
London: In an alarming find, researchers have discovered multi drug-resistant E. coli in 40 per cent of supermarket meat samples. The team analysed 100 meat products (25 each of chicken, turkey, beef…
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Oxford University, SII tie-up delivers ‘high efficacy’ malaria vaccine
London: A University of Oxford developed and Serum Institute of India (SII) manufactured and scaled up “high efficacy” malaria vaccine has been licensed for use in Ghana by Africa’s Food and Drugs…
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High BP in men in their 30s linked with dementia risk in their 70s
New Delhi: Having high blood pressure in your 30s is associated with worse brain health around age 75 like high dementia risk, especially for men, a new study has revealed. The research,…
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Vaccines for cancer, heart disease to be ready by end of decade
London: Millions of lives could be saved by a groundbreaking set of new vaccines for a range of conditions including cancer, experts have said. A leading pharmaceutical firm said it is confident…
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New method for early detection of SARS-CoV-2 infection
New Delhi: A new sandwich-based lateral flow immunoassay (LFIA) for the detection of Receptor Binding Domain (RBD) of severe acute respiratory syndrome-coronavirus-2 (SARS-CoV-2) could provide an efficient substitute for RT-PCR tests. According…
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India records 3,824 Covid cases, biggest single-day rise in six months
New Delhi: India on Sunday recorded a single-day jump of 3,824 COVID-19 infections, the biggest in 184 days, while the number of active cases increased to 18,389, according to Union health ministry…
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As H3N2 hits the news in India, how dangerous is it?
The H3N2 influenza epidemic is a major concern in India, as it has the potential to cause severe illness and even death in some cases. The H3N2 strain of the influenza virus…
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Kashmir: On ‘Navroz’, leech therapy used to get rid of long-time aliments
Srinagar: Every year on this day, hundreds of patients make a beeline outside leech therapy centers here in the hope of getting rid of their long-time ailments. They undergo a procedure wherein leeches…
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Over 10 million older adults in India likely have dementia: AI study
New Delhi: More than 10 million older adults aged 60 or over in India may have dementia, comparable to the prevalence rates for countries such as the US and the UK, according…
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Covid may cause increased chest pain months after infection: Study
Washington: COVID-19 patients may be at increased risk of suffering chest pain in the six months to a year after the infection, which could be a sign of future cardiovascular complications, according…
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Bad lifestyle, stress major causes of heart attack: Experts
New Delhi: Since Covid, the cases of heart attack are increasing rapidly. Along with the elderly, there has also been an increase in cases of heart attack and sudden cardiac death among…
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‘Persistent cough, fever’: Influenza A on rise in India
New Delhi: A persistent cough, sometimes accompanied by fever, running through India for the past two-three months is due to Influenza A subtype H3N2, ICMR experts said. The H3N2, which has been…
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US report suggests child deaths in Gambia linked to made-in-India cough syrups
New Delhi: A joint probe by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) of the US and the Gambian health authorities have suggested a strong link between the death of many…
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On World Obesity Day, Hyderabad Doctors warn people of dire consequences
Hyderabad: For some, being called obese might mean not looking good. But obesity isn’t just a cosmetic concern. It is a health concern that increases the risk of other diseases, such as…
