Afraid of needles? A puff of air could deliver your next vaccine
New York-- For people frightened of needles, US researchers have developed a system driven by compressed gas that can deliver vaccines and biologics into...
When your body is old, no ordinary healing touch will do
Using mechanical forces — including massage — to stimulate tissue healing has been a form of physical therapy for decades. However, the biological basis...
Heated tobacco products make Covid infection & severity more likely
Tokyo-- Using heated tobacco products -- an alternative to traditional cigarettes, similar to e-cigarettes or vapes -- is more likely to make you susceptible...
Covid can alter genome structure of our cells: Study
New York-- People infected with SARS-CoV-2, the virus that causes Covid-19, may experience genome structure changes that not only may explain immunological symptoms after...
Safety of painkillers for back pain ‘uncertain’: Study
Sydney-- Taking painkillers for back pain? A new study stated that effectiveness and safety of commonly used painkillers (analgesics) for short bouts of low...
Covid-like virus in native UK bats raises spillover risk: Scientists
New Delhi-- A team of international scientists have identified new bat species native to the UK that carry Covid-like virus, and may be just...
Do pills for PCOS really help?
BY DR MANSI VERMA
New Delhi-- PCOS is a chronic endocrinological condition that affects various facets of your health including your reproductive, metabolic and psychological....
Hidden ‘super spreaders’ spur dengue fever transmission: Study
New York-- The number of "hidden" infections tied to a place, or cases of infected people who show no symptoms, could be the key...
Blame your brain for craving for unhealthy, sugary foods
London-- Chocolate bars, crisps and fries -- why can't we just ignore them? According to a new study, foods with a high fat and...
Hormonal contraceptive linked to increase in breast cancer risk: Study
London-- Use of progestogen-only hormonal contraceptives is associated with a 20 to 30 per cent higher risk of breast cancer, warned a study.
Breast cancer...
