Two new injectable drugs offer hope to the obese, especially diabetics, and could set off a pharma race to cash in on the opportunity, but experts stress caution — guidance is the key
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Simon Fraser University Researchers are using an advanced brain imaging method called MEG to understand why Parkinson's drug levodopa doesn't work equally well for everyone.
India's manufacturing landscape is undergoing a significant transformation, fueled by robust infrastructure development and supportive government policies, as revealed in a recent report by Cushman & Wakefield named Elevating India's Manufacturing Resilience: Charting the Path to Self-Reliance.
Zoonotic diseases, especially parasitic ones, pose a growing health risk due to increased human-animal interaction. Studies in India reveal concerning levels of parasites in livestock. These threats, spread through contaminated food and contact, can cause severe health issues and economic losses. Prevention requires thorough cooking, hygiene, and a One Health approach for early detection and control. (This summary is generated via AI.)
A groundbreaking wireless implant promises real-time, personalised pain relief using AI and ultrasound power, no batteries, no wires, and no opioids. Designed by University of Southern California (USC) and University of California, Los Angeles (UCLA) engineers, it reads brain signals, adapts on the fly, and bends naturally with your spine.
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If you are new to the gym, you can make progress with a minimalist approach
Gestational diabetes (also known as gestational diabetes mellitus) is one of the most common medical complications of pregnancy
Researchers believe that HRV could act as an early physiological marker, demonstrating subtle changes in body functioning before traditional symptoms or diagnoses appear
his screening is especially important in tribal and high-risk areas of India, where many cases go undiagnosed, leading to early childhood deaths
New research has found immune changes in cancer patients that could help identify which patients are most at risk of dangerous heart complications from cancer drugs, known as immune checkpoint inhibitors.
New research has uncovered a powerful link between nighttime heart rhythm and future health conditions, even in people with no obvious sleep problems
As part of the “Suite Ride” experiment, some astronauts will wear continuous glucose monitors during their 14-day stay on board the orbital lab
Exposure to water that is 15°C can trigger the cold shock response
Most astronauts experience visual problems during their prolonged stay in space
Even minor eye injuries can make the cornea vulnerable to bacterial or fungal infections, leading to ulceration and causing blindness
There is no difference in the long-term success rate of both surgical procedures
Lenacapavir was nearly 100% effective in preventing HIV in trials
The research explored how different components of pain perception emerge in early life
Intermittent fasting may be just as effective as traditional calorie-restricted diets for helping people lose weight, according to a comprehensive new review published in The BMJ.
The same link was not observed for coffee with high amounts of added sugar and saturated fat, researchers say
Researchers have created a revolutionary robotic skin that brings machines closer to human-like touch.
When new dads struggle, their kids' health can suffer; tackling mental distress early can help
Researchers identify drugs to overcome chemotherapy resistance
RGCIRC and IMA Karnal hosted a CME program to boost cancer care awareness. Doctors discussed the importance of timely breast cancer diagnosis, highlighting a high survival rate if detected early. They also addressed childhood cancer, emphasizing the need for tailored treatment plans for each child. (This summary is generated via AI.)
A new method for enhancing the accuracy of interpreting blood pressure measurements taken at the ankle may be critical for patients who are unable to have their arm blood pressure monitored.
Researchers are working to improve the way we use evolutionary modeling to understand drug resistance. The study uses a 'fitness seascape' evolutionary model to predict whether an infection will develop antibiotic resistance. It found that inconsistent timing and missing early doses can lead to treatment failure.
With India’s elderly population projected to reach 19 per cent by 2050, the study underscores the need for empathy, patience, and inclusive policies to ensure elders feel valued in an urbanising nation
Scientists in Japan have discovered that a natural compound found in a type of ginger called kencur can throw cancer cells into disarray by disrupting how they generate energy.
High humidity during summer and monsoons can cause excess sebum production leading to acne breakouts
Mannat was diagnosed with severe combined immunodeficiency (SCID) when he was just six days old
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