Health

Nearly all AI models are built without expert mental health consultation or pre-release clinical testing

Something as simple as retinal imaging in patients with high blood pressure can provide life-saving solutions

Iron supplements must be taken at the right time and with the right food to maximise its absorption

The study links abnormal changes in blood vessels of the retina in mice with a common gene variant known to increase the risk of the disease

Antibiotic resistance -- which a bacterium develops over time after repeated exposure to antibiotics designed to kill them -- is estimated to claim lives of 39 million people around the world by 2050

A research team created a plant-inspired molecule that can store four charges using sunlight, a key step toward artificial photosynthesis.

Maharashtra health department investigates deaths after liver transplant

Indiscriminate use of supplements in people who are not deficient can lead to chronic toxicity

Researchers discovered that early puberty or childbirth doubles women's risk for major diseases and accelerates ageing, while later timing offers protective benefits.

Lung cancer is now the most prevalent cancer globally, with nearly 2.4 million new cases in 2022. Smoking is the primary cause, leading to aggressive spread if undetected early. Early detection through screening significantly improves survival rates, but access to screening is limited in many areas.

While blood vessels are known to become stiffer with age, a COVID-19 infection can accelerate the process and can heighten the risk of developing cardiovascular disease, including stroke and heart attack, the researchers said

Says knowledge of smoking status during therapy could influence clinical decisions

Humid conditions — high moisture in the air — hampers one’s ability to sweat and bring down the body’s temperature, forcing the heart to pump harder

A higher rate of stillbirth was also found in districts where pregnant women were anaemic (deficient in iron) and underweight

Mental health professionals say constant scrolling and comparison creates stress and pressure to appear perfect

Dr Arun Chopra is Director Cardiology, Fortis Escorts Hospital, Amritsar

Informed patients often better partners-in-care

The Glasgow Coma Scale is a neurological scale used to assess a person's level of consciousness after a traumatic brain injury or other acute medical conditions

Diabetes is often accompanied by anxiety and negative feelings of sickness, which constitute depressive symptoms and can impair progress in treatment

In 2019, India banned the sale, storage and manufacture of such devices by bringing in the Prohibition of Electronic Cigarettes Act (PECA)

Protein is one of the three essential macronutrients your body needs in large amounts, alongside carbohydrates and fats

The Government e-Marketplace (GeM) has enabled cumulative procurement of over Rs 14.91 lakh crore across three crore orders, said Union Commerce and Industry Minister Piyush Goyal while praising the success of the GeM, which completed 9 years of its launch.

Digital dentistry uses 3D scanners and printers for faster, more precise, and comfortable dental care. It allows for custom treatments, shorter appointments, and better-fitting dental work. Benefits include improved accuracy, reduced pain, personalized care, and exciting advancements like AI.

Union Minister Prataprao Jadhav said that the government is taking steps to combat the usage of plastics by offering alternatives

Shimla's CMO, Dr. Ranta, led a breastfeeding awareness session. He emphasized the benefits of breastfeeding, including enhanced infant immunity and reduced mortality. He urged mothers to breastfeed exclusively for six months and highlighted the importance of colostrum. Awareness campaigns are ongoing throughout the district.