New technique developed to detect early-stage cancer tumour cells in blood, researchers claim
New Delhi: Researchers at an Australian university have claimed that a “new technique” to detect early-stage cancer tumour cells in the blood using a malaria protein has been developed. The…
Ebola death toll in DR Congo rises to 50
Beni: The Ebola outbreak in eastern DR Congo has now claimed 50 lives since the start of the month, the authorities said, as the government announced free treatment against the…
A lot of children in private Schools may be headed for weight loss surgery
New Delhi: Innumerable potential candidates for bariatric surgery (weight loss surgery) sooner or later have been found in Delhi private Schools. Going by a recent study done by Sir Ganga…
Bariatric (Buy) One, get 1, 2, 3, Four Cure free
New Delhi/ Gurgaon: One is a problem of plenty and other is a solution aplenty. The windfall benefits of bariatric surgery make it a cut above the rest. When you…
Multi-gene test may find risk for heart disease and more
WASHINGTON:You know your cholesterol, your blood pressure … your heart gene score? Researchers say a new way of analyzing genetic test data may one day help identify people at high…
AI system can adjust dosage to make cancer treatment less toxic
Boston: MIT researchers have developed an artificial intelligence (AI) system that can help reduce toxic chemotherapy dosing for the most aggressive form of brain cancer, potentially improving the quality of…
Cabinet nod to pacts between India, Indonesia for cooperation in science & technology, health
NEW DELHI: The Union Cabinet Thursday gave its nod to a pact on cooperation between India and Indonesia in scientific and technological sectors and also approved the signing of an…
JioHealthHub takes iCliniq’s help to expand reach
BENGALURU: JioHealthHub, the health and fitness app of Reliance Jio, has partnered with Coimbatore-based iCliniq to expand its presence in the medical consultation app space through a string of tie-ups.…
MAHE, Manipal, researchers discover origin of insulin effects on blood vessels
MANIPAL: Scientists at School of Life Sciences, Manipal Academy of Higher Education (MAHE), Manipal, identified key genes influenced by inflammatory mediator, interleukin-6 (IL-6), on endothelial cells associated with insulin resistance.…
Declining Breastfeeding is cause of concern for WHO
New Delhi: Breast milk is a treasure trove of nutrition for infants. It is essential to lay foundation for their long term health. Breastfeeding is boon for both infants and…
