Health News

Pig-to-human heart transplant in brain dead patients successful [details]

A team of US researchers successfully transplanted two genetically engineered pig hearts into recently deceased humans in June and July.

Jul 13, 2022

Cancer: India's first qHPV vaccine against cervical cancer gets DCGI's nod

The Drugs Controller General of India (DCGI) on Tuesday granted market authorisation to India's first Quadrivalent Human Papillomavirus vaccine (qHPV) against cervical cancer.

Jul 12, 2022

US Drug regulator FDA considering to approve birth control pill over-the-counter

Amid the US Supreme Court's decision to ban abortion in the country, the Food and Drug Administration is considering to approve the first-ever over the counter (OTC) birth control pill.

Jul 12, 2022

Brain cancer linked to tissue healing: Researchers

How "Epstein Barr Virus" infection is linked with progress of brain cancer

The cancer-causing virus Epstein Barr Virus (EBV) can infect the neuronal cells and drive various changes in biomolecules such as fatty acids, carbohydrates, and protein components, leading to diseases of the central nervous system as well as brain cancer, scientists have found.

Jul 12, 2022

India's 1st homegrown mRNA Covid vax may have low market penetration: Report

The recently approved Pune-based Gennova Biopharmaceuticals' two-dose mRNA Covid-19 vaccine, expected to be soon available in the country, is likely to see low penetration in the Indian market.

Jul 11, 2022

Africa's donkeys being stolen, slaughtered for Chinese medicine: Report

A popular period drama on Chinese TV helped lead to the theft and brutal slaughter of millions of donkeys in Africa, a media report said.

Jul 9, 2022

Covid Update: India logs 18,840 new Covid cases, 43 deaths

India on Saturday reported 18,840 Covid infections, a marginal rise against previous day's 18,815 count in a span of 24 hours, besides 43 deaths.

Jul 9, 2022

COVID peak after June in K'taka; Health min urges to get jabbed, wear masks

Covid cases surge, India logs 18,930 new cases, 35 deaths in 24 hrs

The recovery of 14,650 patients in the last 24 hours took the cumulative tally to 4,29,21,977.

Jul 7, 2022

Covid Update: India logs 13,086 Covid cases, 19 deaths

The nationwide death toll reached 5,25,242 and the active caseload has also risen to 1,14,475 cases

Jul 5, 2022

Older adults' desire to give away money linked to Alzheimer's: Study

Willingness to give away money could be linked to the earliest stages of Alzheimer's disease, suggests a study.

Jul 5, 2022

Bionic valve implant from pig may help heart patients avoid major surgery

A bionic valve implant from pig may help patients with a debilitating heart condition avoid major surgery.

Jul 4, 2022

Insufficient sleep now a key factor for heart attacks: check cardiovascular health score, Life's Essential 8

Proper sleep is now considered an essential component for ideal heart and brain health, according to the American Heart Association (AHA).

Jul 4, 2022

Covid Update: India records 16,135 fresh Covid cases, 24 deaths

India on Monday witnessed a marginal rise in Covid cases with 16,135 infections recorded in the past 24 hours against previous day's 16,103 count, as per the Union Health Ministry data.

Jul 4, 2022

New patch test can detect Covid antibodies.

Novel patch test: This non-invasive test can detect Covid antibodies within 3 minutes

Japanese researchers have developed a novel compact patch that can detect the presence of Covid antibodies non-invasively within three minutes.

Jul 2, 2022

As triple-layered and N95 masks offer best protection from Covid

Covid Update: India logs 17,092 fresh Covid cases, 29 deaths

India witnessed a marginal rise in its daily Covid tally with 17,092 new cases in the past 24 hours, against previous day's 17,070 count, the Union Health Ministry said on Saturday.

Jul 2, 2022

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Health News

Pig-to-human heart transplant in brain dead patients successful [details]

Cancer: India's first qHPV vaccine against cervical cancer gets DCGI's nod

US Drug regulator FDA considering to approve birth control pill over-the-counter

How "Epstein Barr Virus" infection is linked with progress of brain cancer

India's 1st homegrown mRNA Covid vax may have low market penetration: Report

Africa's donkeys being stolen, slaughtered for Chinese medicine: Report

Covid Update: India logs 18,840 new Covid cases, 43 deaths

Covid cases surge, India logs 18,930 new cases, 35 deaths in 24 hrs

Covid Update: India logs 13,086 Covid cases, 19 deaths

Older adults' desire to give away money linked to Alzheimer's: Study

Bionic valve implant from pig may help heart patients avoid major surgery

Insufficient sleep now a key factor for heart attacks: check cardiovascular health score, Life's Essential 8

Covid Update: India records 16,135 fresh Covid cases, 24 deaths

Novel patch test: This non-invasive test can detect Covid antibodies within 3 minutes

Covid Update: India logs 17,092 fresh Covid cases, 29 deaths

Time for India to follow suit? France, Germany, Netherlands, US banned use of EVMs [here's why]

Dhanush's Captain Miller has no buyers in Telugu states? Here's why

Deepika Padukone is a sight to behold in velvet gown; attends Academy Museum Gala with Selena Gomez, Dua Lip [see pics]