Health
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Rush-hour traffic pollution can spike your BP, up heart risk up to 24 hrs
New York: Breathing unfiltered air from rush-hour traffic can significantly increase passengers’ blood pressure up to 24 hours later, revealed an alarming study, even as New Delhi and the nearby regions of…
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Japan rolls out trial sales of ‘morning-after’ Contraceptive Pills: Report
Tokyo: Japan on Tuesday started the trial of over-the-counter sales of morning-after contraceptive pills, according to a media report. The emergency contraception drugs, available without a doctor’s prescription, will be now sold…
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New stem cell therapy may halt multiple sclerosis progression
London: An injection of a type of stem cell into the brains of patients living with progressive multiple sclerosis (MS) is safe, well-tolerated, and has a long-lasting effect that appears to protect…
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New stem cell treatment shows promise for Type 1 diabetes patients
Toronto: An innovative stem cell-based treatment for Type-1 diabetes can meaningfully regulate blood glucose levels and reduce dependence on daily insulin injections, according to results from a clinical trial. The therapy aims…
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Study shows newborn babies can perceive ‘beat’ in music
London: Your newborn baby is well able to perceive the beat in the nursery rhymes that you play, confirmed a new research. The study, carried out by a team of scientists from…
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Maternal discrimination may affect baby’s brain development: Study
New York: Experiencing discrimination and acculturation during pregnancy may not only affect maternal health, but can also prove detrimental to the brain health of the baby, according to a study The study…
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Pneumonia outbreak in China: Centre asks states to review healthcare readiness
New Delhi: The Union Health Ministry has advised states to immediately review public health preparedness in view of recent reports indicating a surge in respiratory illness in children in northern China. In…
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Public health groups, doctors urge for hike in tobacco tax
New Delhi: Public health groups along with doctors and economists have urged the government to increase excise duty on all tobacco products in the Union Budget 2024-25 to generate additional revenue. In…
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New hydrogel jabs to reduce daily diabetes shots to just 3 a year
New York: Researchers have developed a novel hydrogel drug delivery system that transforms daily or weekly injections of diabetes and weight control drugs like Ozempic, Mounjaro, Trulicity, Victoza, and others to just…
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China pneumonia cases: Indian docs call for raising surveillance, hygiene measures
New Delhi: Amid a cluster of pneumonia cases in China, Indian doctors have called for increasing surveillance as well as hygiene measures, if such situation arises in the country. A recent post…
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Simple workouts can boost brain after a bad night’s sleep
London: Didn’t get a good night’s sleep? Just 20 minutes of moderate exercises can boost your brain, according to a study. The study, led by the University of Portsmouth researchers explored how…
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Closely monitoring H9N2 respiratory illness breakout in China: Centre
New Delhi: The Union health ministry on Friday said it is closely monitoring the outbreak of H9N2 and clusters of respiratory illness in children in northern China. There is a low risk…
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Alzheimer’s market to reach USD 16 bn in 2030: Report
New Delhi: The Alzheimer’s disease market is projected to reach USD16 billion in 2030, according to a report on Friday. According to the Global Burden of Disease Study 2019, the number of…
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WHO asks China for details after surge in respiratory illness among children
Beijing: The WHO on Thursday said it has made an official request to China for detailed information on a spike in respiratory illnesses after the Chinese health authorities reported multiple infectious respiratory…
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Chlorine disinfectants ineffective in killing hospital superbugs: Study
London: One of the primary chlorine disinfectants currently being used to clean hospital scrubs and surfaces does not kill off the most common cause of antibiotic-associated sickness in health care settings globally,…
