1 in 3 children, teens globally affected by short-sightedness
About a third of children and teens around the world are short-sighted, with cases estimated to touch 74 crore by…
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New AI tool to help reduce death risk in hospitalized patients
A team of researchers, led by one of Indian origin, has developed a novel artificial intelligence (AI) based system that…
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High-protein diet isn’t all good news; new study reveals a dangerous flipside
Usually for people looking to build muscle mass, such as athletes, body builders and individuals, health experts recommend a high-protein…
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Debunking the myth of menopause and mental illness
For decades, some women have endured an enormous amount of unnecessary suffering around menopause. There have been countless stories of…
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Mpox doesn’t easily spread through air: How it transmits among humans
Amid the global outbreak of mpox, the US Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) report suggests that, unlike Covid-19,…
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Late bedtimes linked to 50% higher diabetes risk
Night owls -- a person who is habitually active or wakeful at night -- tend to have a higher body…
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Drug regulator suspends permission for eye drops claiming to replace reading glasses
Taking serious note of Mumbai-based Entod Pharmaceuticals' claims that it can help reduce dependency on reading glasses for those suffering…
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Benefits of starting your day with a morning run
Running is undoubtedly a fantastic way to achieve your fitness goals, embraced by millions for its numerous benefits. It's one…
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New wearable heart monitor to boost irregular heart rhythm diagnosis
US researchers have announced a new wearable, long-term continuous heart monitor that is likely to identify more cases of irregular…
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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…
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Is HPV secretly hurting men’s fertility?
Men having the high-risk form of the cervical cancer-causing virus, or HPV, were found to possess higher amounts of dead…
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Even placebos can help reduce stress, anxiety: Study
A team of scientists has found that even placebos can help reduce stress, anxiety and depression in people remotely. The…
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Neoadjuvant chemotherapy may boost cancer treatment outcomes: Experts
Neoadjuvant chemotherapy -- used to shrink tumours before cancer surgery -- can significantly improve treatment outcomes and boost survival rate,…
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Healthy foods you must add to your grocery shopping list
Leafy greens Leafy greens are nutritional powerhouses, rich in vitamins A, C, K, and folate, as well as minerals like…
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Too much chicken can sneak in extra fat and sugar into your diet
Chicken breasts are most people's go-to option for daily protein intake. For some people, chicken makes up for the most…
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Red meat linked with increased diabetes risk: Lancet study
Consuming red meat is related to a higher risk of type 2 diabetes, according to an analysis of more than…
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Mice study finds clues to age-related memory impairment
A new mice study may have found an association between an enzyme and memory loss in elderly people, an advance…
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Protein-rich diet may lower mortality risk in kidney disease patients: Study
Following a diet rich in proteins may help lower the risk of death among people with chronic kidney disease (CKD),…
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Pre-approved by WHO, Qdenga dengue vaccine shows 50 pc efficacy, lasting effects: Study
The dengue vaccine Qdenga, pre-approved by the World Health Organization in May, has shown more than 50 per cent efficacy…
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These foods may be disturbing your gut microbiome
The gut microbiome refers to the diverse community of trillions of microorganisms, including bacteria, viruses, fungi, and other microbes, residing…
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Indian researchers find a new, cheaper route to manage cholesterol
Researchers from S. N. Bose National Centre for Basic Sciences, Kolkata, have explored a new way to manage conditions like…
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Suffering from high blood pressure? Eating fruits and vegetables may help
Fruits and vegetables, which are an under-prescribed treatment, have become a crucial part of hypertension treatment, new research said. Diets…
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New model boosts diagnosis accuracy for cardiac arrest
Japanese researchers have developed a new model that can help predict the outcomes of patients who suffer from out-of-hospital cardiac…
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Cholesterol and vision problems might be secret dementia triggers: Study
A new Lancet Commission report highlights high cholesterol and untreated vision loss as major new risks for dementia, which affects…
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Eating a vegan diet for short period can help reduce biological age: Study
Eating a vegan diet for eight weeks can help reduce biological age estimations, according to a small study. Knowing the…
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Lesser Googling and more naps may help reduce dementia
People can reduce their risk of age-related dementia by exercising their brains through simple daily habits instead of just relying…
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Amazing benefits of quitting sugar
Sugar is a type of simple carbohydrate found naturally in many foods, including fruits, vegetables, and dairy products, and added…
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Twice-a-year anti-HIV injection shows 100 percent efficacy Study
An HIV-preventive drug showed 100 per cent efficacy and "no safety concerns" in women, according to a study published in…
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New AI model to speed up heart scans, save time, boost treatment
Researchers have developed a very innovative method for analysing MRI heart scans with the help of artificial intelligence (AI) technology…
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Your weak sense of smell may be a precursor to heart failure: Experts
The COVID-19 pandemic temporarily robbed many of us of our olfactory senses. We scarfed down tasteless food, hoping that spices…
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