health

US-India to strengthen biomedical research cooperation with focus on cancer

The first-ever US-India Cancer Moonshot Dialogue was held in New Delhi, with a focus on cancer, strengthening US-India biomedical research…

4 months ago

India, Denmark hold 4-day event to strengthen cooperation in fields of infectious diseases, One Health approach

India and Denmark in Monday started a four-day bilateral dialogue between the National Centre for Disease Control (NCDC), Ministry of…

6 months ago

India hosts side event on women, children, adolescent health in Geneva; Union Health Secy outlines commitment to implement proactive actions

India hosted a side event on women, children and adolescent health in collaboration with Norway, the United Nations Children's Fund…

6 months ago

UK introducing world’s first 7-minute injection to treat cancer patients

Britain's National Health Service will be the first in the world to offer an under-the-skin injection to cancer patients which…

1 year ago

Can we normalise disability through outdoor sports?

By Anusha Subramanian Recently, I was on a trek with a group of seven women, and among them was Vandana…

1 year ago

Can Espresso coffee help prevent Alzheimer’s disease?

Researchers at the University of Verona in Italy have carried out lab tests that show Espresso coffee prevents the aggregation…

1 year ago

Govt cuts prices of 51 medicines

The National Pharmaceutical Pricing Authority (NPPA) has fixed the retail prices of 51 medicines which include those used for treating…

1 year ago

In a first, saliva test kit for pregnancy launched in UK, Ireland

A novel product that enables women to know whether they are pregnant through a saliva test at home has been…

1 year ago

Here’s a list of foods that can help to improve your eyesight

Consuming a healthy, balanced diet is crucial in this digital age where the majority of people spend more than half…

2 years ago

First India-made vaccine to fight cervical cancer to be launched tomorrow

The Serum Institute of India and the Department of Biotechnology (DBT) are set to launch India's first indigenously developed Quadrivalent…

2 years ago

Transgenders to get health insurance cover

In what can be described as a landmark initiative in the sphere of inclusivity, a Memorandum of Understanding was signed…

2 years ago

What you need to know about keeping children’s eyes in good health

<p> Only half of the parents recognize that screen time has a major impact on their child's eye health, suggests…

2 years ago

All You Need To Know About Chandigarh-Based App ‘Yoboshu’ | Mental & Physical Health Care App

<p> <iframe allow="accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture" allowfullscreen="" frameborder="0" height="315" src="https://www.youtube.com/embed/GBXhcTwr09Y" title="YouTube video player" width="560"></iframe></p> <p> It is founded…

2 years ago

US docs successfully transplant pig hearts in two brain-dead humans in major breakthrough

<p>  A team at NYU Langone Health successfully transplanted two genetically engineered pig hearts into recently brain-dead humans in June…

2 years ago

Monkeypox cases on the rise globally with Europe emerging as epicentre, WHO worried

<p> With the number of monkeypox cases increasing rapidly worldwide, the World Health Organization has decided to take a relook…

2 years ago

In Pictures: Guardian Yoga Ring binds India with rest of the world on International Yoga Day

<p> <strong>Several high-ranking officials, dignitaries and celebrities from across the world are participating in the novel 'Guardian Yoga Ring' initiative…

2 years ago

Alzheimer’s disease can be diagnosed with single brain scan: Research

<p> During new research, researchers used a machine learning technology to look into the structural features within the brain, including…

2 years ago

India’s daily count of fresh Covid-19 cases jumps 38.4%, Mumbai & Delhi see highest surge

<p> India’s daily count of fresh COVID-19 cases jumped by 38.4% to 12,213 in the last 24 hours, from 8,…

2 years ago

Social isolation can cause dementia, says new UK study

<p> Social isolation is directly linked with changes in the brain structures associated with memory, making it a clear risk…

2 years ago

In a first, all Cancer patients given experimental drug Dostarlimab see tumour disappear

<p> In a what has turned out to be quite a miracle cure, a dozen rectal cancer patients saw their…

2 years ago

An egg a day is good for the heart, says new study

<p> According to recent studies published in the 'eLife' journal, consuming a moderate quantity of eggs might be beneficial for…

2 years ago