How Covid virus defeats body’s immune response
New Delhi-- Japanese researchers have discovered that SARS-CoV-2, the virus responsible for Covid-19, carries an enzyme that can act against a cell’s innate defence...
AAPI Global Healthcare Summit Focusses on Role of Lifestyle Changes, and the Integration of...
NEW DELHI--The growing influence of physicians of Indian heritage is evident, as they are increasingly recognized and they hold critical positions in healthcare, academic,...
Antiviral medication may prevent vision damage associated with shingles
New York-- A team of researchers has found that taking an antiviral medication for a year may prevent vision damage associated with shingles that...
Breast Cancer Awareness Month: HCG Bengaluru Hosts Pink Women’s Bikeathon 2024
Bengaluru, India--In observance of Breast Cancer Awareness Month, HCG Cancer Centre Bengaluru hosted the ‘Pink Women’s Bikeathon 2024,’ a 10-kilometer all women bike rally aimed at raising awareness for...
Paternal intake of diabetes drug not linked to birth defects in babies
New Delhi-- Men with type 2 diabetes planning pregnancy can be reassured that taking the drug metformin may not increase the risk of birth...
Study explains how PFAS exposure worsens kidney function
New Delhi-- People with increased exposure to per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances, or PFAS -- found in water, food, and people through products such as...
Standing more linked to higher risk of circulatory issues
Sydney-- Spending more time standing rather than sitting does not improve cardiovascular health and is linked to a higher risk of circulatory issues, Australian...
Social isolation deprives older people of key nutrients in diet
New Delhi-- Senior people who are socially isolated are more likely to have an insufficient intake of key micronutrients such as vitamin C and...
New chip-based blood test can diagnose heart attacks in minutes
New Delhi-- Scientists on Wednesday reported a new blood test that can diagnose heart attacks in minutes rather than hours, and could be adapted...
New TB discovery may change how we treat inflammatory disorders
New Delhi-- A team of US researchers on Wednesday said they have found a rare mutation that leaves its carriers much more likely to...