Already existing medicines may treat infectious diseases, says study
Updated: Jul 08, 2017 08:05 IST
2.1 billion people lack safe drinking water at home, more than twice as many lack safe sanitation
Updated: Jul 13, 2017 16:22 IST
Geneva [Switzerland]/New York[United States], July 13 (ANI): Some three in ten people worldwide, or 2.1 billion, lack access to safe, readily available water at home, and 6 in 10, or 4.5 billion, lack safely managed sanitation, according to a new report by WHO and UNICEF.
Full Story >>Brain tumor next to the brain stem treated with Radio Surgery
Updated: Jul 13, 2017 15:33 IST
New Delhi [India], July 13 (ANI): In an exemplary case of medical excellence in the treatment of brain tumors, doctors at Venkateshwar Hospital, New Delhi recently helped a 55-year-old woman combat a serious brain tumor, which was leading to progressively worsening neurological complications over a sustained period of time.
Full Story >>Here's how diabetes puts you at tooth loss risk
Updated: Jul 13, 2017 08:37 IST
Washington D.C. [USA], Jul 13 (ANI): Good dental care is extremely important for diabetics as according to a recent study, the disease can risk a patient's oral health.
Full Story >>Cyberattacks can put public health at risk
Updated: Jul 13, 2017 08:02 IST
Washington D.C. [USA], Jul 13 (ANI): Recent ransomware attacks like 'WannaCry' and 'Petya' are highlighting the growing threats against health care information systems.
Full Story >>Tumour-targeting drug paves way for bone cancer treatment
Updated: Jul 13, 2017 07:49 IST
Washington D.C. [USA], Jul 13 (ANI): The treatment of osteosarcoma, the most common tumour of bone, is challenging, but a new study is offering hope to the patients with this disease.
Full Story >>Tall, obese men at higher prostate cancer death risk
Updated: Jul 13, 2017 07:22 IST
Washington D.C. [USA], Jul 13 (ANI): Men who are tall and obese are at an increased risk of high grade prostate cancer and prostate cancer death, according to a recent study.
Full Story >>Tiny human heart made from rat organ could help put new drugs to test
Updated: Jul 13, 2017 07:22 IST
Washington D.C. [USA], Jul 13 (ANI): A miniature human heart has been created in the laboratory from a rat's heart in a breakthrough that could one day revolutionise transplants.
Full Story >>Brain training no better than video games at making you smarter
Updated: Jul 12, 2017 16:11 IST
Washington D.C. [USA], Jul 12 (ANI): The commercial brain-training program Lumosity has no effect on decision-making or brain activity in young adults, according to a randomized, controlled trial.
Full Story >>Switching immune system off can turn HIV protection on
Updated: Jul 12, 2017 13:38 IST
Washington D.C. [USA], Jul 12 (ANI): A vaccine against the virus that causes AIDS has come closer to reality after a recent study found that the immune system may keep body from neutralizing HIV-1 virus.
Full Story >>Be generous to lead a happier life!
Updated: Jul 12, 2017 12:28 IST
Washington D.C. [USA], July 12 (ANI): Hence proved! People concerned about the well being of others are happier than those who focus only on their own advancement.
Full Story >>Immune system may help in neutralising body from HIV-1 virus
Updated: Jul 12, 2017 08:48 IST
Washington D.C. [USA], July 12 (ANI): According to a new study, researchers have discovered a process protecting the body from autoimmune disease appears to prevent it from creating antibodies that can neutralize the HIV-1 virus, a finding that could possibly help lead to a vaccine that stimulates production of these antibodies.
Full Story >>Cognitive behavioral therapy may help people with chronic pain, study shows
Updated: Jul 12, 2017 08:47 IST
Washington D.C. [USA], July 12 (ANI): In a recent study, the new approaches made in Cognitive behavioral therapy may help in better outcomes in the psychological flexibility model and Acceptance and Commitment therapy.
Full Story >>Depression affects Males and Females differently, suggests study
Updated: Jul 12, 2017 08:47 IST
Washington D.C. [USA], July 12 (ANI): According to a recent study, researchers found that depression has different effects on the brain activity of male and female patients in certain brain regions.
Full Story >>32-year-old successfully undergoes bilateral Total Knee Replacement Surgery
Updated: Jul 11, 2017 17:22 IST
New Delhi [India], July 11 (ANI): Marked as the world's youngest bilateral Total Knee Replacement surgery, a 32-year-old privately employed young lady from Uran was suffering from bilateral Knee Osteoarthritis secondary to Ankylosing Spondylitis.
Full Story >>Manipulating cells may help in treating Parkinson's disease
Updated: Jul 11, 2017 14:20 IST
Washington D.C. [USA], July 11 (ANI): According to recent study, advancements in materials from this study could potentially help patients requiring stem cell therapies for spinal cord injuries, stroke, Parkinson's disease, Alzheimer's disease, arthritic joints or any other condition requiring tissue regeneration.
Full Story >>Blood vessels are not designed to fight infections: Study
Updated: Jul 11, 2017 14:04 IST
Washington D.C. [USA], July 11 (ANI): In a recent study, group of scientists have found that endothelial cells are vulnerable to bacterial infection because they lack certain immune machinery common in other cells.
Full Story >>Holocaust survivors experience elevated risk of cancer: Study
Updated: Jul 11, 2017 13:37 IST
Washington D.C. [USA], July 11 (ANI): According to a new study, the survivors of the Holocaust experience a small but consistent increase in the risk of developing cancer.
Full Story >>Delays in emergency surgeries lead to higher risk of death
Updated: Jul 10, 2017 12:51 IST
Washington D.C. [USA], July 10 (ANI): Patients whose emergency surgery is delayed due to a lack of operating room resources are at a higher risk of dying.
Full Story >>Study offers hope to neuro-tumor patients
Updated: Jul 10, 2017 09:51 IST
Washington D.C. [USA], July 10 (ANI): A recent research could offer hope to the thousands of, mainly young, people affected by the hereditary condition Neurofibromatosis 2 (NF2).
Full Story >>Researchers reveal new insights into rare chronic pain condition
Updated: Jul 10, 2017 09:34 IST
Washington D.C. [USA], July 10 (ANI): People suffering from chronic pain can now heave a sigh of relief as findings from a new study can help researchers develop new treatments for those affected by the condition.
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