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
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 …
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 …
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
Drugs advisory board says no to direct blood transfusion
It says controlling infections more important than allowing unbanked direct blood transfusion
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
Being declared dead when you’re still alive — why these very rare events occur
Fainting might also deceive the certifying doctor; activation of the vagus nerve occurs during fainting, slowing the heart and reducing blood pressure
Less than $1: How WHO thinks that can save 7 million lives
Low-, middle-income countries account for 85% global premature deaths from non-communicable diseases
Irish scientists find the reason for blood clots in COVID-19 patients
According to previous research, blood clotting is a major cause of death in COVID-19 patients
Convalescent plasma therapy doesn't really help beat COVID-19: ICMR-backed study
No lowering of mortality in multi-centre trial; disease progression towards severity also not impacted; shortness of breath reduced
Can rosogolla be healthy?
A 100 g serving of rosogolla has 186-200 calories, depending on the sugar content, but a tulsi rosogolla made by a young breed of …
Rise in hypertension cases in Delhi highest in the age group of 35 to 44 years
The prevalence of hypertension, an important risk factor for Non-Communicable Diseases, has increased rapidly in the National Capital Region over …
Were Neanderthals carnivores? A tooth offers new insight into their diets
Diets a topic of debate; Researchers look into zinc isotopes in molar sample
Hypertension in Dhankot
Residents from Dhankot village, Haryana, believe that chronic alcohol abuse among men is stressing out families and therefore leading to …
How Fukushima nuclear disaster affected monkeys
Macaques in Fukushima region found are low white and red blood cell levels and high on radioactive caesium, says study
The silent killer
Symptoms of hypertension rarely show, and an increasing number of children, adolescents across India are falling victim to it
Ominous Signs: How deadly cancer is for India
While cases have increased in all the 28 cancer registries in India, mortality has gone up in 14. People of northeastern states are most …
