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New blood test "Galleri test" to detect 50 types of cancer shows promise

A novel blood test that can detect for more than 50 types of cancer has shown promise to accelerate diagnosis and fast-track patients for treatment, according to results of a trial.

Jun 2, 2023

Your vegetable chopping boards can produce toxic microparticles

Love to use cutting boards to easily chop vegetables? Beware, these boards, both plastic and wooden, are a potentially significant source of harmful microplastics in human food, warned a study, led by researchers including one of Indian-origin.

Jun 2, 2023

CDSCO approves AstraZeneca's liver cancer drug in India

The Central Drugs Standard Control Organisation (CDSCO) has approved AstraZeneca Pharma India's liver cancer drug Tremelimumab Concentrate to be administered intravenously, the company said on Thursday.

Jun 2, 2023

Decoded: How Botox drug enters brain cells, causes paralysis

Scientists have decoded how injections from Botox drug, majorly used to smoothen wrinkles and reverse ageing, are able to breach brain cells, leading to paralysis or even death.

May 29, 2023

1st clinical trial of measles vaccine delivery via stickers shows promise

The measles-rubella (MR) vaccine delivered via stickers to adults and infants as young as 9 months old is safe and effective, according to results of the first clinical trial.

May 27, 2023

Experimental drug can inhibit or prevent diabetic eye disease: Study

Researchers, including one of Indian-origin, have found evidence that an experimental drug may help prevent or slow vision loss in people with diabetes.

May 27, 2023

What is 'Disease X', tagged as more lethal next pandemic: Explained

Even as Covid-19 is seeing a decline, the World Health Organisation (WHO) has warned of the threat of an "inevitable" next pandemic of "Disease X", raising concerns across the globe.

May 26, 2023

Scientists find mechanism how penicillin can kill MRSA superbug

AI helps identify new antibiotic that can kill one of three top 'superbugs'

Canadian and US researchers have - with the help of artificial intelligence - discovered a new antibiotic that kills a deadly species of "superbug" which can infect wounds and cause pneumonia, media reports said.

May 26, 2023

Looking at pictures of food repeatedly may help eat less

While images of food are known to influence binge eating, it can also trick the brain into feeling full, if we see pictures of the same product repeatedly, according to a study.

May 23, 2023

New AI voice coach ' Lumen' may help treat depression, anxiety

Artificial intelligence (AI) could be a useful tool in mental health treatment, according to a new study.

May 20, 2023

Health Byte: 10 tests for mother's to consider for optimal health

Mothers are always on their toes to take care of their children, family, and friends. However, when it comes to taking care of their own health, they tend to lag behind.

May 19, 2023

Low vitamin D levels can increase long Covid risk: Study

Low levels of vitamin D have now been linked to increase the long Covid risk, researchers report.

May 13, 2023

New radiation therapy gives hope to head & neck cancer patients

The treatment for head and neck cancers have transformed tremendously over the years and latest advancements in radiation therapy can help treat the condition, said experts here raising awareness on the treatment.

May 11, 2023

Health Byte: Protecting mental health while pregnant

Pregnancy is a life-changing experience for women, as they prepare to bring a new life into the world. It is a time of great joy and anticipation, but it can also be a time of stress and anxiety

May 6, 2023