The transfusion debate

Sugar for the heart

Super blood Moon: Everything you need to know about the lunar eclipse

A total lunar eclipse will be visible from parts of Australia, Asia and the western parts of North and South America May 26

Scientists identify protein that aids in cancer relapse

Cancer stem cells that lack expression of NKG2D-L on their surface survive chemotherapy as well as escape the body's immune defence 

Monsanto asked to pay $2 billion for carcinogenic product

This is the third time in the last 10 months that Monsanto has been found guilty of manufacturing cancer-causing products, especially Roundup

What to eat and avoid during menstruation

Symptoms like cramps, mood swings, depression etc, have increased due to lifestyle changes

High blood pressure is more prevalent in poor countries for the first time

Seventy-five per cent of all hypertension cases occur in low- and middle-income countries

Government policy wrong, says scientist

The government is on the wrong track and it's infected blood, not sexual intercourse, which transmits AIDS in the country

COVID-19: Shortage in Odisha blood banks

People are finding it tough to get access to blood in the state's 83 blood banks

Beset with problems

The right chord

A new safe method to detect anaemia in foetuses

Transfusion spoiler

Sanguine approach to circulation

The physics of blood flow gives a clearer view of its physiological role

Pancreatic cancer: A personalised mRNA vaccine may boost effects of treatment

Our immune system is often very well-equipped to fight cancer, but unfortunately, cancer cells contain certain protein receptors whose purpose is …

How unhealthy is red meat? How beneficial are vegetables? A new rating system could help you cut through health guidelines

The star-based rating system can offer decision-makers and consumers alike much-needed context before headline-grabbing health guidance is …

Drones deliver medicines in Africa

A US-based company transports life-saving drugs, 148 vaccines and blood units to 2,000 health facilities across Ghana

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Drugs advisory board says no to direct blood transfusion

It says controlling infections more important than allowing unbanked direct blood transfusion

Bad blood

Detecting proteins

New research shows South Africa’s levy on sugar-sweetened drinks is having an impact

Carbonated sugary drinks play a major role in making these numbers hard to attain. A 250 ml cooldrink contains upwards of 26 g  of sugar &…

New mobile app may help in addressing heart disease in rural areas

A group of Indian and Australian scientists has developed and tested a mobile application-based system that promises to help doctors and health …

‘Albumin better indicator of diabetes’

New research says measuring levels of free albumin and albumin attached to glucose molecules in the blood can be a better diagnosis for diabetes

Super aspirin makes a debut

For those suffering with heart diseases, scientists just found drugs that are more effective than aspirin

Every 1 in 3 adults has hypertension, but only half know it

New WHO report called for prioritising  prevention, early detection and effective management of high blood pressure