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Lack of sleep could make you lonelier, increase social isolation: Study

Researchers have found that we're less likely to want to interact with someone if they're lonely and less likely to interact with others when we're lonely- it is a vicious cycle.

Aug 15, 2018

Turmeric's main ingredient 'curcumin' helpful in fighting cancer, says study

The only challenge researchers face is turmeric's solubility in water which is vital to make medicines.

Aug 12, 2018

Ebola fear grips Congo as 4 new cases emerge; medics prepare experimental treatment

Health officers will use an experimental treatment which was developed in the U.S. The virus at the moment, has not touched so-called 'red zones' where security risks would severely limit access for health workers.

Aug 11, 2018

Are you wearing boxers or briefs? The choice can affect your sperm count, reveals study

According to the American Society for Reproductive Medicine, male infertility accounts for about 40 per cent of childless marriages.

Aug 10, 2018

Cancer cells release 'drones' to battle immune system, reveals study

The study showed that cancer cells release "drones" -- small vesicles called exosomes circulating in the blood and armed with proteins called PD-L1 that cause T-cells to tire before they have a chance to reach a tumour.

Aug 10, 2018

How an animation app can help patients rate the severity of their pain

Doctors can use animations and graphics to help patients rate their pain. The new method can help reduce unnecessary treatment and opioid use.

Aug 8, 2018

Wonder why angry people are not so smart? They overestimate their intelligence, says study

While anger is not really related to intelligence, a study has found that angry people are more likely to overestimate their intelligence.

Aug 6, 2018

Saridon, D'Cold Total and Phensedyl among 300 drug combinations likely to get banned

Last year, the Supreme Court had asked the DTAB to list the FDCs that needs to be regulated or banned or restricted, along with reasons, following which the drugmakers fought a long legal battle against the government.

Aug 5, 2018

51-year-old man from Iraq gets artificial heart transplant at Delhi hospital

The patient had suffered several bullet injuries when he was held captive by terrorists.

Aug 4, 2018

'High regional risk' likely due to Congo Ebola outbreak, says WHO

The outbreak was detected earlier this week after four people tested positive for the virus.

Aug 3, 2018

Kolkata on swine flu alert. Here are the symptoms and treatment

The WHO guidelines say that swine flu is now in its post-pandemic stage and should be treated like any seasonal flu.

Aug 2, 2018

Viagra, anaesthetic found in Ayurvedic potency medicines; know their adverse effects

The containers of two Ayurvedic medicines did not mention the presence of allopathic components – sildenafil citrate, commonly known as Viagra, and lignocaine hydrochloride which is an anaesthetic drug, said the FDA report.

Aug 2, 2018

Cure Parkinson's by transplanting nerve cells into brain? Japan approves clinical trial

In the treatment method, the nerve cells are created using cells from people whose immunity makes them less prone to transplant rejections. The treatment is backed by the government and will be conducted at Kyoto University Hospital.

Jul 31, 2018

Drinking in moderation could improve sperm count, fertility: Study

Researchers only proved that there is a correlation between moderate drinking and higher sperm count and not that drinking causes the sperm count to increase.

Jul 29, 2018

4 children die after vaccination drive in Gujarat, probe ordered

The children have been reported dead after being vaccinated for measles and rubella, but health officials denied any link and will conduct a post-mortem to confirm the cause of death.

Jul 29, 2018