‘My top priority would be for ensuring evidence informs health policy’, says new ICMR...
(CNS): Dr Soumya Swaminathan has recently been appointed as Director General, Indian Council of Medical Research (ICMR) and Secretary of Department of Health Research,...
AERB warns against dental X-rays for age determination
Chennai, Sep 4 (IANS) Indian atomic energy regulator AERB, disapproving the practice of taking dental X-ray for determination of a child's age, on Friday...
Menopause likely to worsen rheumatoid arthritis symptoms
Menopause likely to worsen rheumatoid arthritis symptoms
New York, Jan 29 (IANS) Women with rheumatoid arthritis are likely to suffer a greater decline in physical...
Over 100 dengue deaths in Taiwan
Taipei, Oct 14 (IANS) A total of 106 people have died because of dengue in Taiwan, while 23,821 have been infected since May this...
CRISPR gene editing method could treat muscular weakness
CRISPR gene editing method could treat muscular weakness
New York, Feb 7 (IANS) Scientists have developed a CRISPR gene-editing technique that can potentially correct a...
Simple ways to protect lips during summer
Simple ways to protect lips during summer
New Delhi, April 26 (IANS) Lip care is very important in summer. So, keep your lip balm handy...
Regular bedtime may boost your heart, metabolic health
Regular bedtime may boost your heart, metabolic health
New York: Ever thought why a good night's sleep is incredibly important for your health? A new...
Diabetes drug may help some patients
Diabetes drug may help some patients beat breast cancer
New York, June 4 (IANS) A drug commonly used as the front-line treatment for Type-2 diabetes...
Blueberries can improve vision and memory
Do you know blueberries can improve vision and memory?
New York, June 22 (IANS) While awareness about the benefits of blueberries in warding off cancer...
Female face of ageing in Asia Pacific
Female face of ageing in Asia Pacific
(CNS): With declining fertility rates and increasing life expectancy, the proportion of people aged 60 and over is...
