US FDA gives nod to Musk’s Neuralink to implant brain chip in 2nd person
New Delhi-- Tesla CEO Elon Musk-run brain-computer interface company Neuralink has reportedly received a nod from the US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) to...
Nightmares, hallucinations in daytime may signal onset of lupus
New Delhi-- An increase in nightmares and hallucinations-- or 'daymares' -- may signal the onset of autoimmune disease such as lupus, according to an...
Chennai docs ace world-1st keyhole surgery for insular brain tumour via eyebrow
Chennai-- In a significant medical feat, a team of neurosurgeons here removed a deeply seated insular brain tumour of a 44-year-old woman through a...
Why congenital heart disease remains a health concern in India
New Delhi-- With a whopping 200,000 cases per year, congenital heart disease remains a significant concern in India, said health experts on Saturday.
Congenital heart...
Calcium, vitamin D deficiency may affect bone health of pregnant women
New Delhi-- Proper intake of calcium and vitamin D in pregnancy may be key for good bone health in women during and after birth,...
18 per cent of teens drink caffeine to stay awake
New Delhi-- Among parents who said their teen drinks caffeine most or all the day of the week, a new study on Monday revealed...
High BP, diabetes & obesity fuelling poor health, early death worldwide: Study
New Delhi-- Metabolism-related risk factors such as high blood pressure, high blood sugar, and high body mass index (BMI) are driving poor health and...
Global life expectancy, poor health to rise by 2050: Study
New Delhi-- Despite geopolitical, metabolic, and environmental threats, a new study on Friday showed that global life expectancy is expected to increase by 4.9...
Why seasonal variations affect blood pressure
New Delhi-- Seasonal variations like hot humid weather or chilling winter can significantly raise blood pressure or cause a sudden drop, said health experts...
50 pc high BP patients may suffer from kidney damage: Doctors
New Delhi-- About 50 per cent of people with high blood pressure (BP) or hypertension are likely to experience kidney damage in the long...