The new strategy, proposed by a team of researchers led by Queen Mary University of London, can curtail infection rates, potentially save lives. It provides a solution to problems with current TB screening, which does not always accurately detect disease
Published in the journal Science, the findings suggest a novel target for future therapies to prevent belly flab and extend our healthy lifespans
Junk food which is rich in unhealthy fats, sugars, and processed ingredients increases the risk of obesity, high cholesterol, and type 2 diabetes
In the new study, researchers noted that doing household chores or shopping for groceries — referred to as incidental activities — may also be enough to boost health
Researchers found that children exposed to antibiotics in the first two years of life had a 9 per cent greater risk of being overweight; and a 20 per cent greater risk of becoming obese
While Burkitt lymphoma is a rare cancer globally, its prevalence is 10 times higher in areas with a consistent presence of P. falciparum malaria
Smoking, heavy drinking and a lack of exercise can lead to declines in health in people as young as 36, according to the findings
The findings showed that the risk of digestive system cancers including oesophageal, stomach, colon, pancreatic, and liver, is higher for men than for women
This year's theme “Malaria ends with us: Reinvest, reimagine, reignite” aims to re-energise efforts at all levels, from global policy to community action, to accelerate progress toward malaria elimination
Infertility is an increasing concern not just for women but also for men, with male infertility contributing to nearly half of all infertility cases
Even as countries attempt to catch up on their immunization backlogs following the Covid-19 pandemic, the number of children missing routine vaccinations has continued to rise
Researchers looked at the relationship between high-fat, high-sugar (HFHS) diets and first-person spatial navigation
Even as countries attempt to catch up on their immunization backlogs following the Covid-19 pandemic, the number of children missing routine vaccinations has continued to rise
24 April,2025 10:33 AM IST | Mumbai | AFPResearchers looked at the relationship between high-fat, high-sugar (HFHS) diets and first-person spatial navigation
22 April,2025 04:10 PM IST | Mumbai | IANSThis enzyme called PGM3 plays a vital role in the hexosamine synthesis pathway, which is involved in the processes of protein and lipid glycosylation that allow tumours to rapidly grow
21 April,2025 08:11 PM IST | New York | IANSThe research led by University of Arizona Cancer Center and published in the Journal of Clinical Investigation, found that in laboratory models of Merkel cell carcinoma, pyrvinium pamoate inhibited cancer cell growth and reversed the cancer’s neuroendocrine features
21 April,2025 08:04 PM IST | New York | IANSThe team of researchers, led by Professor Hiromi Miyoshi, came up with a way of tracking cells using phase-contrast microscopy, one of the most common ways of observing cells.
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A day after blessing thousands on Easter Sunday, Pope Francis passed away at the age of 88. As the spiritual leader has been sick over the last few months, here is a a sneak peek into his silent struggles dealing with a respiratory complications as he leaves millions heartbroken with his departure
Researchers reported that children exposed to paternal depression when entering kindergarten are far more likely to have teacher-reported behavioural difficulties and poor social skills at age 9
21 April,2025 09:27 AM IST | Mumbai | IANS
Researchers employed artificial intelligence to take a closer look at how our brains handle the back-and-forth of real conversations
21 April,2025 09:26 AM IST | Mumbai | IANS
It is crucial to prioritise liver health and help people understand the value of regular check-ups, preventive care and lifestyle modifications, an expert said
20 April,2025 11:51 AM IST | Mumbai | PTI
The research team tested their stress simulation technology on a group of 19 participants, the majority of whom overwhelmingly supported it
20 April,2025 11:27 AM IST | Mumbai | IANS
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Dr Lancelot Pinto, consultant pulmonologist and epidemiologist at the P.D.Hinduja Hospital and Medical Research Centre, sheds light on effects of poor air quality and what early warning signs we must pay attention to. In a chat with mid-day, he also spoke about the city’s deteriorating air quality and its possible connection with the increase in lifestyle diseases, the risks linked to exposure to air pollution, and the efficacy of masks and air purifiers, impact of construction dust on health and lifestyle of the citizens among other things.
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