Health
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Brain-dead Hyderabad constable continues to live after family donates organs
Hyderabad: While many wish to land up in heaven after death, some choose to leave a lasting legacy on Earth by donating their organs to save lives. Peddolla Prashanth Reddy, a police…
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AI can spot patients at risk for suicide, finds study
New Delhi: Artificial intelligence (AI) can can help doctors identify patients at risk for suicide, potentially improving prevention efforts in routine medical settings, according to new research. The research, reported in journal…
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HMPV infection can cause flu-like cough, fever; nothing to worry: Experts
New Delhi: An infection from the Human Metapneumovirus (HMPV) can typically result in flu-like symptoms such as a cough, fever, a blocked nose, and some shortness of breath, said experts on Saturday,…
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Kerala and Telangana monitor HMPV outbreak in China, urge calm
Thiruvananthapuram: Kerala and Telangana governments on Saturday said that they were closely monitoring the news reports about the massive outbreak of viral fever and respiratory infection in China and said there is…
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Telangana govt release health advisory for HMPV, lists dos and don’ts
Hyderabad: The Telangana government released an advisory on Saturday, January 4, amid the alleged Human Metapneumovirus (HMPV) outbreak in China. The common symptoms of the HMPV include common cold and flu-like symptoms…
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Small milk fat globules promote good bacteria growth: study
Jerusalem: An Israeli study has revealed that small milk fat globules promote the growth of beneficial bacteria, according to a press release issued by the Hebrew University of Jerusalem (HU) on Thursday.…
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Societal inequality may reduce brain health: Study
New Delhi: Socio-economic disparities may cause changes in brain structure and connectivity associated with ageing and dementia, according to a study on Friday. The study, led by an international team of researchers…
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Targeted therapies, diagnostics remain concern for severe asthma: Report
New Delhi: There is an urgent need for improved diagnostic tools and targeted therapies to address the gap in care for patients with severe asthma, specifically for those with T-helper cell type…
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Hyderabad: Ayurveda-based drug for menopausal syndrome patented
Hyderabad: The scientists at the Indian Council of Medical Research – National Institute of Nutrition (ICMR-NIN) have patented a Non-Hormonal Therapy (NHT) formulation that could address the menopausal syndrome, a health issue…
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IIT Bombay researchers develop needle-free shock syringes forpainless treatments
New Delhi: Researchers at the Indian Institute of Technology (IIT) Bombay have developed a shockwave-based needle-free syringe that ensures painless and safe drug delivery with lesser damage to the skin and lower…
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How routine immunisation can aid in early detection of autism?
New Delhi: Healthcare workers can enable early detection of autism by identifying red flags specific to autism during routine immunisation, said a paediatric neurologist at the All India Institute of Medical Sciences,…
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Heart muscle can regenerate after failure in some people with artificial hearts: Study
New York: Heart muscle can regenerate after failure in some people with artificial hearts, an international research team has found. The team co-led by a physician-scientist at the University of Arizona College…
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Gulf worker from Nirmal sustains head injuries in Dubai while on duty
Hyderabad: Shaikh Raheemuddin (49), a native of Muktapur village of Nirmal rural mandal, had received serious head injuries after falling from the second floor of an under-construction building in Dubai two months…
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Health warning issued over flesh-eating ulcer in Australia
Sydney: Health authorities in Australia’s second-most populous state have issued a warning over the spread of a flesh-eating ulcer. The Department of Health in Victoria on Friday said that cases of Buruli…
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Walking speed can predict metabolic health in obese people: Study
New Delhi: Walking speed can be a quick, equipment-free tool for identifying metabolic health risks among people with obesity, according to a study. The study, published in the Scientific Reports journal, suggests…
