Health
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Multiple social media platforms don’t affect mental well-being: Study
London: The use of many different social media platforms is not a significant risk factor for the well-being of the users, according to a study. Social media has become an integral part…
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ChatGPT’s answer to healthcare-related queries at par with humans: Study
New York: ChatGPT’s responses to people’s healthcare-related queries are nearly indistinguishable from those provided by humans, reveals a new study, suggesting the potential for chatbots to be effective allies to healthcare providers’…
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Study links gut bacteria to heart attacks
London: Researchers have discovered a link between the levels of certain bacteria living in the gut and coronary atherosclerotic plaques — which are formed by the build-up of fatty and cholesterol deposits,…
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AI can address high cost, poor patient experience in healthcare: Report
New Delhi: The implementation of generative artificial intelligence (AI) in pharma and healthcare has the potential to address the issues of high costs and poor patient experiences while enhancing efficiency and patient…
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Peru declares national health emergency over rare Guillain-Barre syndrome
Lima: Peru has declared a national health emergency for a period of 90 calendar days, over an outbreak of Guillain-Barre syndrome — a rare neurological disorder, according to the country’s Health Ministry.…
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1st 4-arm laparoscopic surgical device to cut surgeon workload
London: Researchers have developed the first system that enables four-arm laparoscopic surgery, reducing surgeon workload while improving precision and safety. The system, developed by roboticists at Ecole Polytechnique Federale de Lausanne (EPFL)…
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Study shows even moderate heat can affect human heart
New York: Increasing humid conditions in temperatures as low as 34 degrees Celsius can lead to a progressive rise in heart rate, also known as cardiovascular strain, warns a new study. While…
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Artificial sweeteners and heart health: A reality check for indians
New Delhi: Artificial sweeteners have been proposed to cause a higher risk of cardiovascular events in terms of stroke and heart attacks. From various studies, it has been proven that artificial sweeteners…
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New AI tool can decode brain cancer’s genome during surgery
New York: Scientists have designed an artificial intelligence(AI)-based tool that can rapidly decode a brain tumour’s DNA to determine its molecular identity during surgery, guiding surgical and treatment decisions. Knowing a tumour’s…
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Board games can help boost maths ability in young children: Study
Santiago: Board games based on numbers, like Monopoly, Othello and Chutes and Ladders, make young children better at maths, according to a review of studies. Board games are already known to enhance…
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Lack of sleep reduces cognitive benefits of exercise: Lancet Study
New Delhi: Sleeping for less than six hours daily may cut down the protective effect of regular physical activity against cognitive decline, according to a study published in The Lancet Healthy Longevity…
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US FDA approves 1st Alzheimer’s drug that can slow disease
Washington: In a first, the US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has granted full approval to a drug to slow down disease progression in adult patients with Alzheimer’s disease. Alzheimer’s disease is…
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Removing extra chromosomes from cancer cells can prevents tumor growth: Study
Connecticut: According to a recent Yale study, cancer cells with additional chromosomes rely on those chromosomes for tumour formation, and removing them stops the cells from growing tumours. The results, according to…
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High BMI a poor indicator of death risk among overweight people: Study
New York: Body mass index (BMI) may not increase mortality independently of other risk factors in adults, according to a new study that stressed the need for incorporating other factors. The prevalence…
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Heart risks higher for young kidney cancer survivors: Study
New York: Adolescent and young adult kidney cancer survivors are at a significantly elevated risk for heart issues, majorly due to increased levels of hypertension or high blood pressure, finds a study.…
