Health
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Study claims paracetamol may not be safe during pregnancy
While paracetamol or acetaminophen has long remained the first choice of painkiller in pregnancy, a new study claims it may…
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Probiotics for preterm babies may lower antibiotic-resistant bacteria in gut: Study
Preterm babies with very low birth weight who received a probiotic alongside antibiotics had fewer multidrug-resistant bacteria and a more…
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Scientists find biological signals to predict course of chronic kidney disease
A simple blood or urine test may now help better predict how chronic kidney disease is likely to progress, according…
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AI can help detect early larynx cancer from sound of voice: Study
A team of US scientists showed that Artificial Intelligence (AI) can help detect early larynx or voice box cancer from…
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Experiencing stalking may raise heart disease, stroke risk in women by over 40 pc: Study
Women who experienced being stalked are more than 40 per cent likely to develop heart disease and stroke, according to…
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Surgical implant can slow down vision loss caused by blinding eye disease: Study
Vision loss caused by a blinding eye disease can be slowed with a neuroprotective surgical implant, according to a study.
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Over 150 ASHA workers trained to detect cancer at early stage in Delhi
In a new initiative to combat cancer, more than 150 Accredited Social Health Activists (ASHA) workers have been trained to…
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Binging on French fries thrice a week may raise diabetes risk by 20 pc: Study
Love to eat potatoes? Consume the starchy vegetable baked or boiled, but not as French fries, according to a study…
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India recorded over 15 lakh cancer cases in 2024: Minister
In 2024, India witnessed a surge in cancer cases, with over 15 lakh people diagnosed with the deadly disease, said…
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Study identifies reasons behind deadly weight loss in cancer patients
Increasing weight loss experienced by cancer patients that often leads to deaths may be caused by communication between the brain…
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Healthy habits can slash future risks to heart in women with gestational diabetes
While gestational diabetes is known to affect the heart, women who follow healthy habits like proper weight, diet, and no…
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Drinking coffee at night may raise impulsivity in women: Study
Are you someone who reaches for a cup of coffee every night? According to a new study, nighttime caffeine consumption…
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Govt’s NCD screening drive diagnoses over 5 cr adults with hypertension, 3 cr with diabetes
The National Programme for Prevention and Control of Non-Communicable Diseases (NP-NCD) has diagnosed over 5 crore adults with hypertension, and…
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Even healthy processed food may not be good for your weight loss journey: Study
Following a healthy diet to lose weight? Make sure it's minimally processed, suggests a study, which showed that reducing processing…
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Study explores role of brain in treating type 1 diabetes
The brain might become the target of new type 1 diabetes treatments and pave a better way for insulin management,…
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South Africa’s Western Cape confirms bird flu outbreaks, urges public vigilance
Authorities in South Africa's Western Cape have confirmed new outbreaks of bird flu in the province, urging the public to…
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Study finds inflammatory pathways behind asthma attacks in children
Scientists have found inflammatory pathways that contribute to asthma flare-ups in children that occur despite treatment. Eosinophilic asthma is characterised…
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Covid and flu viruses can wake up breast cancer cells spread in lungs: Study
Common respiratory infections, including Covid-19 and influenza, can awaken dormant breast cancer cells that have spread to the lungs, setting…
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Salt warning labels on restaurant menus key to fight heart, kidney disease: The Lancet
Salt warning labels on menus in restaurants may help diners rethink over high-salt meals and make healthier choices, according to…
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Eating chips, cookies can raise addiction risk akin to substance-use disorders: Study
Your favourite chips, cookies, soda -- ultra-processed foods -- can trigger addictive behaviours that meet the same clinical criteria used…
