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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

US doctors perform first-ever " in-utero surgery " on a unborn baby

For the first time, US doctors have performed a successful brain surgery on an unborn baby to prevent heart failure and brain injury after birth.

May 6, 2023

Finally, WHO says COVID is no longer a global health emergency [read now]

World Health Organisation Director-General Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus has finally declared an end to the COVID global public health emergency.

May 5, 2023

Healthy internet use may help protect against dementia, study says

Scientists have found that regular internet use can reduce the dementia risk and healthy online engagement may help develop and maintain cognitive functions.

May 3, 2023

AMU researcher makes breakthrough in cancer prevention

In a major breakthrough in the field of cancer prevention, a common mechanism has been discovered that activates disruption of a single RNA binding protein, MSI-2 binding to mRNAs of the cancer-causing proteins and significantly reduces the synthesis and accumulation of these proteins, reducing HCV infection and proliferation.

May 3, 2023