NEW DELHI: An experimental cancer drug may hold the key to clearing HIV from infected brain cells, according to a new study.

NEW DELHI: Japanese researchers have found a promising new target for treating Multiple Sclerosis (MS) -- a chronic disease of the central nervous system.

CHENNAI: Art-based therapies may greatly help channel the creative and expressive sides of employees and boost productivity, according to a study released on Friday by the Indian Institute of Technology (IIT) Madras.

NEW DELHI: As the global healthcare industry embraces technology, with interconnected medical devices, there is an urgent need for robust cybersecurity measures to safeguard patients' data, a report showed on Friday.

NEW DELHI: Cordyceps sinensis (CS) -- a traditional Chinese medicinal fungus -- can help treat idiopathic pulmonary fibrosis (IPF) -- a disease that causes scarring and stiffness in the lungs, according to a study in mice.

NEW DELHI: Bengaluru doctors successfully treated a 32-year-old woman with a rare autoimmune disease amid her pregnancy.

NEW DELHI: While pesticides are essential for ensuring high crop yields and food security, they also increase the risk of cancer akin to smoking, finds a study.

YAOUNDE: Cameroon began immunising children and adults against yellow fever in the commercial hub of Douala as part of preventive response intervention after confirmation of cases.

SEOUL: The South Korean government said on Thursday that it has been considering taking legal action against some medical professors who threaten to boycott training programmes for junior doctors.

NEW DELHI: The conventional wisdom that a daily glass of wine is beneficial for health is based on years of flawed scientific research, revealed a study on Thursday.

HYDERABAD: In a positive shift in societal attitudes, there is growing acceptance of fertility treatments among men and women, thanks to advancements and awareness, say fertility specialists on the occasion of World In Vitro Fertilisation (IVF) Day (July 25).

NEW DELHI: India is seeing a significant spike in infertility rate that may impact the demographic future of India, said experts on World IVF Day on Thursday.

NEW DELHI: With proper regulation, India's medical devices industry is estimated to grow five-fold to $50 billion by 2030, said Drug Controller General of India (DCGI) Rajeev Singh Raghuvanshi on Thursday.

NEW DELHI: US-based cancer detection startup Navaux on Thursday announced receiving fresh funding, which it said, will play a "pivotal role" in entering the Indian market.

NEW DELHI: About 236,000 lives every year, which can be 350 per day or 26 every hour, are lost due to drowning worldwide, said Saima Wazed, the World Health Organisation (WHO) Regional Director for South East Asia on Thursday.

SINGAPORE: Singapore recorded six deaths due to dengue infection from April to June, bringing the total dengue death toll to 13 in the first half of this year, the National Environment Agency said.

NEW DELHI: A lot more lung cell types can be infected by SARS-CoV-2, the virus that caused the Covid-19 pandemic, and the number is higher than what was previously speculated, according to a study.

NEW DELHI: Per-and polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS), commonly known as forever chemicals, are increasingly being added to pesticide products, contaminating waterways and increasing health risk for humans.

SEOUL: Hospitals with more than 300 beds will be required to establish at least one room for patients near death to stay and prepare for the end of their life with dignity, the South Korean Health Ministry said on Wednesday.

NEW DELHI: The shape of a person's kneecap may indicate their risk of developing osteoarthritis - a common and debilitating joint disease, suggested a study.

NEW DELHI: The Union Budget has increased expenditure for the National Health Mission (NHM) by about Rs 4,000 crore and also proposed digital public infrastructure (DPI) at a population scale.

BENGALURU: Biocon and Biocon Biologics Chairperson Kiran Mazumdar Shaw, welcoming the removal of Customs duty on three cancer drugs in the Union Budget 2024-25, on Tuesday said the government needs to consider GST exemption for all cancer drugs.

NEW DELHI: Girls are more affected by juvenile idiopathic arthritis than boys, said experts on Monday highlighting the need for recognising the symptoms early.

NEW DELHI: US researchers have developed a novel tool that can help reduce the onset of depression in individuals over 60.

NEW DELHI: Early recognition of sarcoma (rare cancer) symptoms can significantly improve treatment outcomes, increasing patients' survival rates and quality of life, said experts on Tuesday.

NEW DELHI: Young boys are more at risk of developing Type 1 diabetes (T1D) than girls, finds a study.

CHANDIGARH: Punjab Health and Family Welfare Minister Dr Balbir Singh on Monday chaired a high-level meeting via video conferencing (VC) to review the preparedness for prevention and control of water and vector borne diseases in the state. The water-borne diseases include Diaohrrea, Cholera and Hepatitis -A, while, vector-borne diseases are malaria, dengue, and chikungunya.

NEW DELHI: In a first, the economic impact of mental health was discussed in the Economic Survey 2023-24 tabled by the Union Finance and Corporate Affairs Minister Nirmala Sitharaman in Parliament on Monday.

NEW DELHI: Maintaining proper hygiene and regular eye checks is key to avoiding eye problems related to lenses, said experts on Monday, as noted TV actress Jasmine Bhasin reportedly is suffering from corneal damage due to her lenses.

NEW DELHI: More than 34.7 crore Ayushman Bharat cards have been generated, said Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman on Monday, while tabling the Economic Survey document in Parliament today, a day ahead of the Union Budget announcement.

HYDERABAD: People must never ignore sleep to meet deadlines, and it's never appropriate to waste time on the Internet over a proper good night's sleep, advise healthcare professionals on World Brain Day.

NEW DELHI: BJP MP from Kangra-Chamba, Dr. Rajiv Bhardwaj, addressed the Lok Sabha during zero hour on Monday, appealing to the Union Health Ministry to establish modern super specialty trauma centers in his constituency. Dr. Bhardwaj highlighted the urgent need for these facilities, citing the frequent accidents occurring on the roads in the Kangra-Chamba constituency , which is divided into two districts.

SEOUL: Hospitals in South Korea are set to begin hiring about 7,700 trainee doctors on Monday. However, medical professors have warned of boycotting their training programmes in protest of the government's push to accept the resignations of striking trainees.

NEW DELHI: Insulin resistance, a significant health concern, is increasingly recognised for its profound effects on brain function, potentially contributing to vulnerability to neurodegenerative diseases, experts say.

NEW DELHI: People can reduce their risk of age-related dementia by exercising their brains through simple daily habits instead of just relying on smartphones and Googling, according to a report on Monday.