New Delhi, May 13 (IANS): Swedish researchers have developed a simple oral swab test, which can help boost the success rate of the in vitro fertilization (IVF) procedure.IVF treatment involves stimulating the w
Thiruvananthapuram, May 12 (IANS): A leading scientist in the field of metabolism and aging has emphasised the need for re-optimising the standard reference ranges for blood parameters to align them with Indian
New Delhi, May 11 (IANS) A team of researchers has said that lipolysis is more effective in women than in men, which could partly explain why women are less likely to develop metabolic complications than men, d
New Delhi, May 10 (IANS) An international team of researchers found that a cholesterol-lowering drug may offer a more effective and convenient way to protect people at high risk of heart attack and stroke.The s
New Delhi, May 10 (IANS) Medications such as liraglutide or semaglutide taken for weight loss also have the potential to reduce alcohol consumption by almost two-thirds, according to new research.Alcohol use di
New Delhi, May 9 (IANS) Pregnant women with metabolic dysfunction-associated steatotic liver disease (MASLD) have an increased risk of giving birth prematurely and the risk increase cannot be explained by obesi
New Delhi, May 9 (IANS): India is witnessing a significant uptick in the adoption of diagnostic radiology devices, with a major rise in accelerated adoption of AI-powered technologies and remote monitoring solu
New Delhi, May 8 (IANS): Nearly one out of five women and one out of seven men aged 20, and older globally experienced sexual violence by age 15 or even younger, according to a study published in the journal Th
New Delhi, May 8 (IANS): Eating a diet rich in vegetables, legumes, and whole grains in childhood can delay the onset of menstruation in girls, according to a new study.The findings, published in the journal Hu
New Delhi, May 7 (IANS):+ Certain drugs used to treat type 2 diabetes can also be used to treat prostate cancer, according to a study.Researchers from the Medical University of Vienna in Austria identified simi
New Delhi, May 6 (IANS) People who are given a vaccine for shingles -- zoster vaccine -- have a 23 per cent lower risk of cardiovascular events, including stroke, heart failure, and coronary heart disease, acco
New Delhi, May 6 (IANS) Older adults are increasingly acquiring HIV, but are underrepresented in prevention and treatment campaigns, which is more focused on youth, according to a study.The study, published in
New Delhi, May 6 (IANS): Low social determinants of health are shortening the lives of people in poor countries by more than 30 years worldwide, according to a global report by the World Health Organization (WH
New Delhi, May 6 (IANS): Early diagnosis and proper treatment are crucial to managing asthma, said Union Health Minister JP Nadda on World Asthma Day on Tuesday.World Asthma Day is held on the first Tuesday in
Sydney, May 5 (IANS) Simple, everyday behaviours like chatting with friends, spending time in nature, and mentally engaging activities can significantly improve mental health, according to research.The study, w
New York, May 4 (IANS): By using antibodies from a human donor with a self-induced hyper-immunity to snake venom, scientists have developed the most broadly effective antivenom to date, which is protective agai
New Delhi, May 3 (IANS): Unhealthy lifestyles are dramatically accelerating the ageing of the heart, contributing to a global rise in several cardiovascular diseases, finds a study, led by Indian-origin researc
New Delhi, May 3 (IANS): The CRISPR/Cas9 gene-editing technique has shown promise in fighting advanced colorectal cancer, according to results of the first-in-human clinical trial published in The Lancet Oncolo
New Delhi, May 2 (IANS) Artificial intelligence (AI) could soon play a pivotal role in diagnosing and treating genetic disorders, according to a study.The study, led by researchers at the Australian National Un
New Delhi, May 1 (IANS): Treating patients with semaglutide -- an anti-diabetic medication -- can halt and even reverse liver disease, according to a study.Researchers from the King's College London, UK, chose