Health
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Insufficient sleep impacts quality of life badly, reveals AIG Hospitals survey
P S Jayaram Hyderabad: In a disturbing finding, at least 47 per cent of the Indian population has been found to suffer from lack of sleep that has an impact on their…
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High triglycerides may increase risk of second stroke, suggests study
Minneapolis: A new study led by the American Academy of Neurology has found that people with atherothrombotic stroke who also have higher levels of triglycerides may have a higher risk of having…
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Bharat Biotech partners with Biofabri to develop TB vaccine
Hyderabad: Vaccine maker Bharat Biotech on Wednesday announced partnership with Spanish biopharmaceutical company Biofabri to develop, manufacture and market a new tuberculosis vaccine in more than 70 countries in Southeast Asia and…
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Endometriosis, ovarian cancer are genetically tied, reveals study
Queensland: A new research, led by the University of Queensland researchers, has demonstrated a link between endometriosis and ovarian cancer subtypes, enabling them to identify potential drug targets for therapy and increasing…
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People with diabetes who eat less processed food at night may live longer: Study
Washington: According to a new study, the time of day that people with diabetes eat certain foods might be just as important to their well-being as portion size and calories. The findings…
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New malaria therapy for children gets first approval
Sydney: A new combination drug therapy against a type of malaria in kids aged 2 to 16 has received the first approval from Australian regulators. The single dose tafenoquine (Kozenis), administered together…
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Brain cell insight may spur treatments for neurological diseases
New York: Scientists have, in a new research, located immature cells in the central nervous system that could shed light on the causes of neurodegenerative diseases like multiple sclerosis and allow for…
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Cancer drugs might be able to target tuberculosis
London: Researchers have found an unexpected link between tuberculosis and cancer, which may lead to new drug treatments for the bacterial disease that kills more than 1.5 million people each year globally.…
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Endometriosis awareness – Q&A with Dr Sumina Reddy
Sumina Reddy Endometriosis is one of the most common causes of abdominal pain and infertility in women. It is essential to be aware of its symptoms and consequences. Dr. Sumina Reddy, Fertility…
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Long COVID-induced diabetes, depression can be treated by exercise: Research
Washington: Though no medically recognized treatment exists for Long COVID, a new study suggests that exercise might break the vicious cycle of inflammation that can lead to developing diabetes and depression months…
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New study sheds light on how blood clots are formed during wound healing
Dublin: New research led by RCSI University of Medicine and Health has revealed how blood clots are formed during wound healing. The research was published in the journal, ‘Science Advances’. The research…
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Watch out for these signs for glaucoma risk in children
New Delhi: While more common in adults, glaucoma – a group of eye diseases that can cause vision loss and blindness – can also affect infants and children, experts said on Friday.…
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Treatment length for children with tuberculosis now reduced: Research
Washington: A recent UCL-led international trial that explored tuberculosis (TB) treatment effectiveness in children has led to a change in the World Health Organisation’s global guidelines for managing the disease. The research,…
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Medium chain fatty acid can someday help in treating heart attacks: Study
Washington: A medium-chain fatty acid found in energy drinks might one-day help protect against heart attack injuries, suggests a recent study by researchers at the University of Michigan Frankel Cardiovascular Center. The…
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Study suggests physical activity can help in protecting brain as you age
Washington: New research from the University of Georgia has shown that physical activity can help protect your cognitive abilities as you age and it doesn’t have to be an intense exercise to…
