Walking speed can predict metabolic health in obese people: Study
New Delhi-- Walking speed can be a quick, equipment-free tool for identifying metabolic health risks among people with obesity, according to a study.
The study,...
Many factors distort blood pressure reading: report
New York-- More often than not, patients and even nurses and doctors are skipping steps that help paint an accurate portrait of someone's blood...
US surgeons complete fifth gene-edited pig organ transplant
Houston-- US surgeons have completed the fifth gene-edited pig organ transplant for an Alabama woman who is now free from dialysis and in better...
Different fungi groups behind allergy-induced sniffles, asthma: Study
New Delhi-- People with allergy-induced sniffles and asthma may have different fungal colonies or mycobiomes in their noses, finds a study on Tuesday.
The common...
Dietary changes may slow down prostate cancer growth in some people: Study
New Delhi-- A diet low in omega-6 and high in omega-3 fatty acids, combined with fish oil supplements, can significantly reduce the growth rate...
Why plant-based milks may not be healthy
New Delhi-- While oat, almond, and soy milk have emerged as popular alternatives to cow’s milk, a new study showed it may be lacking...
Mentally stimulating down time activities linked to better brain health: study
Canberra-- Engaging in mentally stimulating activities during down time, such as reading, can be beneficial for brain health, according to an Australian research.
In a...
Targeting gut cells may open new way to reduce depression & anxiety
New Delhi-- Developing antidepressant medications that target cells in the gut may open a novel path towards effective treatment of mood disorders like depression...
New study to boost diagnosis of anaemia and aid in forensics
New Delhi-- Researchers at the Raman Research Institute (RRI), an autonomous institute of the Department of Science and Technology (DST), have been able to...
Indian scientists develop 1st human gene therapy for Haemophilia A
New Delhi-- In a significant medical feat, Indian scientists have developed the first-in-human gene therapy using lentiviral vectors for severe haemophilia A
The innovative therapy,...