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Scientists Identify Cause Of Inflammatory Bowel Disease

What is Inflammatory bowel disease? Why is it rising in India?

Inflammatory bowel disease (IBD), which arises from a combination of genetic factors, gut environment, and immune responses, is seeing a significant rise in India, said health experts on Saturday.

May 18, 2024

How your nail colour can signal cancer risk

A coloured band (usually white or red) along the length of the nail may indicate the risk of developing cancerous tumours of the skin, eyes, and kidneys, finds a study.

May 18, 2024

Tongue instead of sixth finger: Goof-up in 4-year-old's surgery at Kozhikode hospital, doctor suspended

In another major goof-up at Kozhikode Medical College Hospital, a four-year-old girl on Thursday became a victim of medical negligence, and the Kerala government, taking serious note of the incident, has suspended Associate Professor Dr Bijohn Johnson.

May 17, 2024

How eating more junk food can impact your child's mental health

While the association between junk food -- rich in sugar, salt, and unhealthy fats -- doctors on Tuesday warned how these may also contribute to poor mental health in young children.

May 15, 2024

Why do ICMR-NIN's new dietary guidelines advise against protein supplements?

Protein supplements, which come with added sugars and additives, may harm the kidneys and bones and are not required for healthy people, said experts on Tuesday, even as the ICMR-NIN's new dietary guidelines also advise against them.

May 14, 2024

Just 30-min walk can improve blood pressure in women with arthritis

'Anaemia a preventable health threat in girls, women in India'

Anaemia is a very common yet preventable threat among girls and women in India, said health experts on Sunday.

May 12, 2024

Repurposed cancer drug to help replace insulin therapy for diabetes

A drug used for the treatment of pancreatic cancer can be repurposed to replace insulin therapy among people with diabetes, scientists have found.

May 7, 2024

Covaxin has excellent safety record, says Bharat Biotech

Bharat Biotech on Thursday said that its Covid-19 vaccine Covaxin has an excellent safety record without any vaccine-associated incidents of blood clots, thrombocytopenia, TTS, VITT, pericarditis, myocarditis, etc, as it was developed with a single-minded focus on safety first, followed by efficacy.

May 3, 2024

'International White Cane Day' celebrated in Kashmir

Scientists find potential treatment target for leading cause of blindness

US scientists have found answers to why treatment for neovascular age-related macular degeneration (AMD) -- a leading cause of blindness -- does not benefit all; and also developed a potential antibody treatment.

May 2, 2024

Men at high risk of early death but women face prolonged poor health: Lancet study

Men are at higher risk of premature death than women, but females tend to spend more of their lifetime in poor health, according to a new global study published in the journal Lancet Public Health on Thursday.

May 2, 2024

AstraZeneca admits Covishield jab raises TTS risk. Should you be worried?

Thrombosis Thrombocytopenia Syndrome (TTS) -- a blood clot disorder -- is a rare side effect of AstraZeneca's Covid vaccine, and the benefits far outweigh the risks of the jab, said doctors here on Tuesday.

Apr 30, 2024

Inhaling synthetic opioid fentanyl may lead to irreversible brain damage: New Study

Inhaling the synthetic opioid fentanyl -- approved by the US Food and Drug Administration for use as pain relief and anaesthetic -- can cause irreversible brain damage, according to a new study on Tuesday.

Apr 30, 2024

This could be a reason for your late-night chocolate cravings

If you have spent nights eating chocolates or ice cream, then 'loneliness' can be the reason behind the binging on sugary items, say researchers.

Apr 22, 2024

HK, Singapore Food Regulators Warn Against 'Cancer-Causing' Ingredient In Certain MDH, Everest Spices

HK, Singapore food regulators red flag 'cancer-causing' ingredient in certain MDH, Everest spices

Food regulators in Hong Kong and Singapore have warned people against using four products from two big spice brands --- three from MDH and one from Everest -- over the presence of ethylene oxide at "levels exceeding the permissible limit".

Apr 20, 2024

New immunotherapy to fight cancer, keep healthy cells safe

A team of US researchers has developed a new immunotherapy technique that uses cytokine proteins as a potential treatment, effectively targeting tumours without causing harm to healthy cells.