Sunday, 17 January, 2021
The efficacy of the Covishield vaccine goes up if the gap between two doses is more than 28 days
Tobacco Plants Found Capable of Producing Malaria Drug
Scientists say they have figured out a way to use tobacco plants to produce artemisinin, a highly…
Congenital Hypothyroidism scan vital to avoid mental damage in newborns
With an aim to diagnose Congenital Hypothyroidism (CH) early among new borns and avert physical and…
Polio vaccine makers failing to make enough doses: WHO experts
GENEVA – Two companies making vaccines to help the world eradicate polio are failing…
Polio vaccine makers failing to make enough doses: WHO experts
GENEVA – Two companies making vaccines to help the world eradicate polio are failing…
Finally, a vaccine for Dengue
Dengue—a virus most commonly transmitted by the Aedes aegypti mosquito—infects some 400…
Anti-inflammatory pills tied to heart failure risk
Widely used non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs (NSAIDs) are associated with an increased risk…
Short walks after meals can help reduce diabetes: Study
Taking a short walk after meals, particularly when they contain a substantial amount of carbohydrates,…
Preteens need only 2 HPV shots, panel says
NEW YORK – It may soon be easier for preteens to get the vaccine against cervical…
Why HIV Infection Ups Tuberculosis Risk
London: Researchers have found that the HIV virus increases the potency of the tuberculosis…
Why is it so hard to get rid of Garlic breath?
You can tell your partner ate a garlicky meal a full day after the fact, even though he swears he brushed…
Are You Drinking Enough Water? 6 Signs to Look Out For
On a daily basis, the human body loses water, even when you're not purposely working up a…
Why You Need Vitamin B12, And Where You Can Find It
What happens if you don't get enough vitamin B12? "Vitamin B12 deficiency causes…
Eating dark chocolates may improve your heart health
Now you need not be guilty of indulging in dark chocolates, as compounds found in cocoa may be good…
High Cholesterol Can Cause Bone Loss: Study
Sydney: High cholesterol, which is a known factor for the decrease in heart health may…
New Molecule To Fight Obesity Identified
New York: Activating the oestrogen -- the primary female sex hormone -- receptor-beta protein…
New blood test could detect heart disease in asymptomatic patients
Researchers have developed a blood test that may help detect heart disease in asymptomatic individuals…
Zika virus unlikely to infect same person twice: Study
People infected with Zika may not be susceptible to the virus again, according to new research which…
Calcium supplements may damage your heart: Study
WASHINGTON: Taking calcium in the form of supplements may raise the risk of plaque buildup in…
Contaminated machines in ORs linked to patient infections
NEW YORK – Health officials are warning that small outbreaks of infections spread…
Three-person baby 'race' dangerous
The race to make babies from three people is a major worry, duping couples and a dangerous experiment…
New study uses brain receptors to suppress cocaine addiction
WASHINGTON: Researchers at the Medical University of South Carolina (MUSC) have used viruses…
Calcium supplements may damage your heart: Study
Taking calcium in the form of supplements may raise the risk of plaque buildup in arteries and heart…
Blood Clot Removal Could Help More Stroke Victims, Study Finds
The window for helping certain stroke patients with a potentially life-saving blood clot removal…
Calcium supplements may damage your heart: Study
WASHINGTON: Taking calcium in the form of supplements may raise the risk of plaque buildup in…
Day care not linked to child obesity
Working parents who send their children to day care no longer need to worry about whether this…
20 minutes of cycling can cure heart related diseases
Do you know that just 20 minutes of daily cycling can almost half your risk of dying from a heart-related…
Beware Extremes: Exercise, Anger May Trigger Heart Attack
If you're angry or upset, you might want to simmer down before heading out for an intense…
Gene Therapy May Treat Alzheimer's
London: Researchers at the Imperial College in London have found that delivering a specific…
Zika virus likely to spread across Asia, says WHO
Zika infections are "highly likely" to keep spreading across Asia, the World Health…
Almost 1 in 3 adults suffering mental illness
The World Mental Health Day was observed in the country as elsewhere in the globe on Monday with a call…
Over drinking may cause fatal water intoxication: Study
Drinking too much water may cause potentially fatal water intoxication, claims a new study which has…
Insomania may impair accuracy of face recognition
LONDON: Insomania or lack of proper sleep may affect the accuracy of facial identification, a…
Immunotherapy cancer drug hailed as 'game changer'
An immunotherapy drug has been described as a potential "game-changer" in promising…
Working night shifts not linked to breast cancer
Working night shifts has little or no effect on a woman’s breast cancer risk, says a study. The…
Herbal and dietary supplements tied to liver damage
One in five cases of chemical-induced liver damage come from herbal and dietary supplements,…
Scientists Create Better Blood Sugar Test for Diabetes
US researchers have developed a more precise method for estimating average blood sugar…
Vitamin E May Cut Pneumonia Risk in Elderly Men
Vitamin E supplementation may reduce the risk of pneumonia in elderly men who are not smokers,…
Warning on children's alternative therapy
Doctors at St Bartholomew's Hospital have warned of the dangers of giving children complementary…
Study Shows Health Improving Globally, But Progress Is Patchy
London: Globally, people's health is improving and life expectancy is rising,…