Doing time
A beam of light could soon cure you of that jet lag as scientists find out how to "wind" our body clocks
Matter of blood
Surgeries that are planned in advance, may soon be performed without the need for blood transfusions
National List of Essential Medicines: 34 drugs enlisted in update after 7 years
The latest National List of Essential Medicines features 384 medicines, drops 26 old ones
In Mowgli's land
ANJOLI BANDYOPADHYAY visits Pench Tiger Reserve, the site of many a conservation scheme and finds the woes wrought upon the people there by …
New hope for treating inflammation-induced anaemia
A traditional herb commonly known as gudduchi or giloy could be useful in treating such anaemia, find Pune scientists
Rajstan tribals return to herbal healing
Jagaran, a voluntary body is seeking to re-establish traditional herbal medicines in an impoverished tribal area in Udayapur district.
Mystique of metal therapy
Incredible though it may seem, it is being claimed that cancer and multiple sclerosis, the two deadly diseases that have often eluded cure, can …
Sleuthing errant genes
Virulent genes in disease causing bacteria may be 'disabled' with the help of a new identification method
Stable steriods
Capable of reducing bone destruction and pain, steroids lend a strong hand to arthritis patients
Depressing fats
Low cholesterol helps prevent heart diseases but watch out, excessive loss might drive you towards suicide
New line of defence
A drug which was abandoned because of its toxic effects more than a decade ago is finding new uses in preventing and curing cancer
Nailing the suspect
It has finally been proved that nicotine is what gets smokers addicted to the habit. Nicotine produces the same impact on the brain as other …
Curbing nicotine dependence
The cure for problems like drug addiction and Parkinsons disease can be found but not before some unknown ingredients in cigarette smoke are isolated
Cancer cornered
Good news: a drug which attacks cancerous cells but leaves the healthy tissues untouched has been developed; but till now only mice have counted …
The empire strikes back
Despite the progress in medical science, many old and new diseases seem to dodge us. Microbes which we bade farewell to, are raising their ugly …
Necessary evil
Otherwise considered vital for human health, vitamin A is now believed to endanger the well-being of new borns, if consumed in excess
A shot in the arm
Humankind may soon to face to face with a miracle if the dozen odd cancer vaccine trials, currently on in the United States, emerge successful
Striking out strokes
The discovery of a new drug, TPA, provides succour to hapless nervous stroke victims. Most importantly, the drug helps in arresting serious and …
The cholesterol dilemma
High levels of cholesterol in the blood can prove risky. But low levels could be even more dangerous. Well, high or low, cholesterol seems to …
Drip as you trip
Patients hooked on to intravenous drug delivery systems have so far had to confine themselves to their beds. But a new portable infusion pump …
Sweet smell of sugar
Researchers have developed a painless technique for diabetes patients to regulate their glucose levels
Potatoes to the rescue
Genetically engineered potatoes can help prevent diabetes and tackle diseases such as rheumatoid arthritis
Malaria cornered
The killer malarial parasite may become vulnerable if drugs that target a particular enzyme are developed
Read this properly
Recognised specifically as a brain disease uptil now, reading disorders are now linked to the language concerned
Bedaquiline patent win is a half victory
India’s ability to eliminate its huge TB burden by 2025 will be a test of both its patent laws and healthcare policy