Health & Wellness
AI can boost early diagnosis of liver disease: Study
2 weeks ago
AI can boost early diagnosis of liver disease: Study
Artificial Intelligence (AI) can accurately detect early-stage metabolic-associated steatotic liver disease (MASLD) by using electronic health records, finds a study…
New species of superbug behind spike in severe human infections
November 2, 2024
New species of superbug behind spike in severe human infections
A recently emerged strain of bacteria called Streptococcus dysgalactiae subspecies equisimilis (SDSE) is leading to a concerning rise in global…
Ayushman Vaya Vandana Card to provide free hospital treatment to all above 70 years: PM Modi
October 30, 2024
Ayushman Vaya Vandana Card to provide free hospital treatment to all above 70 years: PM Modi
Senior citizens aged 70 and above can avail free hospital treatment with the Ayushman Vaya Vandana Card, said Prime Minister…
Liver tissue from space may transform traditional transplants
October 19, 2024
Liver tissue from space may transform traditional transplants
A team of US researchers is pioneering the self-assembly of human liver tissues in low-Earth orbit (LEO) — the area…
AIDS Society of India urges government to include HIV self-testing in policies
October 18, 2024
AIDS Society of India urges government to include HIV self-testing in policies
The AIDS Society of India (ASI) on Friday urged the government to include HIV self-testing and pre-exposure prophylaxis (PrEP) medicine,…
Ban tobacco sales to prevent lung cancer death in 12 lakh youths: Lancet
October 3, 2024
Ban tobacco sales to prevent lung cancer death in 12 lakh youths: Lancet
Banning the purchase of cigarettes and other tobacco products for youth can significantly prevent 12 lakh lung cancer deaths in…
Add meat, milk proteins in your diet to ward off gut tumours
September 18, 2024
Add meat, milk proteins in your diet to ward off gut tumours
Eating meat and milk proteins act as antigens that prevent tumours from growing in human guts, specifically the small intestines,…
Too much screen time can affect kids’ language skills
September 12, 2024
Too much screen time can affect kids’ language skills
Children whose families use screens a lot tend to have weaker vocabulary skills, and video games have the biggest negative…
How eating junk food regularly can make you nutrient deficient
September 7, 2024
How eating junk food regularly can make you nutrient deficient
Regular consumption of junk food — rich in sugar, salt, and fat — hampers micronutrient absorption in the body and…
Daily pill with 3 low-dose drugs more effective in lowering BP, finds study
August 31, 2024
Daily pill with 3 low-dose drugs more effective in lowering BP, finds study
For those suffering from uncontrolled hypertension, here comes good news. New research on Saturday showed that a single pill with…