Origins of mid-14th century pandemic Black Death identified
London-- Researchers believe to have identified the origins of Black Death, a bubonic plague that killed tens of millions in Europe, Asia and north...
5 check-ups every man needs
DR VIDYASHANKAR P.
New Delhi-- Most people underestimate the significance of regular examinations. Our hectic and unpredictable lifestyle frequently prevents us from seeking routine preventive...
Long Covid to blame for acute hepatitis cases in kids: Study
New Delhi-- Long Covid may be responsible for the global acute hepatitis in kids that has so far no known cause, suggests a study.
According...
US FDA okays oral pill to treat alopecia, restore hair growth
Washington-- The US Food and Drug Administration has approved an oral drug to treat adult patients with severe alopecia areata -- a disorder that...
Human brains are hotter than thought, particularly women’s: Study
London-- Average human brain temperature is 38.5 degrees Celsius, with deeper brain regions often exceeding 40 degrees Celsius, particularly in women during the daytime,...
Pfizer Covid vaccine effective for kids under 5: US FDA
Washington-- The US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) said that kid-sized doses of Pfizer-BioNTech's COVID-19 vaccine appear to be safe and effective for children...
Covid vax likely safe for patients treated for hypothyroidism
New York-- Inactivated and mRNA Covid-19 vaccines appear to be safe for patients treated for hypothyroidism, say researchers.
The study, to be presented at ENDO...
1 in 500 men carry extra sex chromosome raising risk of diseases: Study
London-- Around one in 500 men could be carrying an extra X or Y chromosome - most of them unaware - putting them at...
Poor sleep may worsen lung disease more than smoking: Study
New York--Insufficient or interrupted sleep may have more of an impact than smoking history in patients with a progressive lung disease, according to a...
First cat to human Covid transmission documented
Bangkok-- A 32-year-old previously healthy female veterinarian contracted Covid after being exposed to an infected cat, according to the first documented case of suspected...