New Delhi, August 24 (IANS): Neoadjuvant chemotherapy -- used to shrink tumours before cancer surgery -- can significantly improve treatment outcomes and boost survival rate, said experts here on Saturday.Neoad
New Delhi, August 23 (IANS): In a bid to strengthen the digital healthcare ecosystem, the government on Friday launched National Medical Register (NMR) portal that will be a comprehensive and dynamic database f
New Delhi, August 23 (IANS): Scientists have found a mutation in the SARS-CoV-2 virus, responsible for the Covid-19 pandemic, that can cause infection in the brain’s central nervous system.The discoveries mig
New Delhi, August 22 (IANS): The excessive use of gadgets among individuals aged 20 to 55 is leading to a significant increase in back and spine problems, doctors warn. Many are experiencing severe and de
New Delhi, August 21 (IANS): Playing with grandchildren can boost the mental well-being of older adults, even as age is the biggest risk factor for dementia and other neuro disorders like Alzheimer's disease, a
New Delhi, August 21 (IANS): Even modest smoking of just 1-2 cigarettes per day, either before or during pregnancy is strongly linked to serious health issues for the foetus, warned research.The research, led b
New Delhi, August 21 ( IANS): Immune-mediated skin disorders (IMSDs) like psoriasis, atopic dermatitis, and alopecia areata might all be influenced by childhood obesity, according to research on Wednesday. &nbs
New Delhi, August 20 (IANS): The All India Institute of Medical Sciences (AIIMS) Delhi on Tuesday issued a protocol for handling patients with suspected monkeypox -- a disease that has been declared a public he
New Delhi, August 20 (IANS) The All India Institute of Medical Sciences (AIIMS) Delhi on Tuesday issued a protocol for handling patients with suspected monkeypox -- a disease that has been declared a public hea
New Delhi, August 20 (IANS): For some older adults with kidney failure, dialysis may not be feasible, finds a new study that calls for more careful consideration for the procedure among people who are 75 or 80
Nairobi, August 19 (IANS): The African continent is facing a rise in mosquito-borne infections, including malaria and dengue fever, which is placing immense pressure on public health systems, scientists warned
New Delhi, August 19 (IANS): India must focus on genomic surveillance to understand the Mpox virus, and develop ways to curb its spread, said experts on Monday.The deadly Mpox virus is seeing another outbreak,
New Delhi, August 18 (IANS) Researchers have decoded the connection between metabolism and immunity in inherited diseases.Researchers from the Vanderbilt University Medical Center in the US identified a new set
New Delhi, August 17 (IANS) The government on Saturday said they are closely monitoring the global monkeypox situation, and preparedness and cautionary measures are being put in place to prevent and control the
New Delhi, August 16 (IANS) Mpox, previously known as monkeypox, is an infectious disease caused by the monkeypox virus (MPXV), a member of the Orthopoxvirus genus. The World Health Organization (WHO) on
New Delhi, August 16 (IANS) Amid reports of Mpox cases in Sweden, and Pakistan, an infectious disease expert on Friday urged health authorities to begin screening for the deadly infectious disease at key airpor
New Delhi, August 16 (IANS): A team of Indian researchers has developed a unique blend of digital healthcare and a community-based campaign that showed the potential to reduce the risk of depression, anxiety, a
New Delhi, August 16 (IANS): Excessive time spent on technology and social media can hinder children from forming meaningful connections, according to a US-based study on Friday. The findings, based on a
In the interest of public health, the National Vector Borne Disease Control Program (NVBDCP), Directorate of Health and Family Welfare Kohima have issued crucial guidelines for managing and preventing Dengue Fe
New Delhi, August 15 (IANS) A ketogenic diet -- consisting of high-fat, low-carb foods -- may boost treatment outcomes for people suffering from pancreatic cancer, according to a mice study.Scientists at the Un