Sydney, July 28 (IANS) Australian researchers have identified 40 new genetic markers that increase a person’s risk of developing glaucoma, a finding that may lead to improvements in diagnoses and treatment of the leading cause…
New York, July 28 (IANS) Scientists have discovered a naturally occurring disease in monkeys that mimics a deadly childhood neurodegenerative disorder in humans that could accelerate development of new gene therapies. Batten disease is the…
Chennai, July 28 (IANS) DMK President M. Karunanidhi early on Saturday was admitted into the intensive care unit (ICU) of Kauvery Hospital here after his blood pressure dropped, said the hospital. In a statement issued…
Chennai, July 28 (IANS) DMK President M. Karunanidhi on early Saturday was shifted from his home to Kauvery Hospital here for further treatment. The five time Chief Minister of Tamil Nadu, Karunanidhi was brought to…
Chennai, July 28 (IANS) DMK President M. Karunanidhi on early Saturday was shifted from his home to Kauvery Hospital here for further treatment. The five time Chief Minister of Tamil Nadu, Karunanidhi was brought to…
New Delhi, July 27 (IANS) A super-speciality hospital with modern hi-tech healthcare facilities as well as super-specialist doctors will soon come up in the Udhampur town of Jammu and Kashmir, Minister of State at PMO…
Kolkata, July 27 (IANS) As much as 30 to 40 per cent of males and 11-16 per cent of females among those afflicted with malignancies in India are head and neck cancer patients, experts said…
New Delhi, July 27 (IANS) Infections of hepatitis C are 83 per cent more prevalent among people living in north India, says a report from SRL Diagnostics. Hepatitis, with five types of viruses namely A,…
New York, July 27 (IANS) Anorexia nervosa — an eating disorder that makes people obsessive about their weight — could alter the brain circuits and impact its taste-reward processing mechanisms, especially for sugar, a study…
Bengaluru, July 27 (IANS) Hundreds of enthusiastic skywatchers in Karnataka brace to witness the longest lunar eclipse of the century which begins on Friday night and ends early Saturday. “The lunar eclipse will begin at…
Kolkata, July 27 (IANS) West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee on Friday expressed concern over DMK chief M.Karunanidhi’s health and wished the veteran politician a speedy recovery. “Concerned about the health of Kalaignar. Hope and…
New Delhi, July 27 (IANS) Less than 10 per cent of those infected with viral hepatitis, inflammation of liver, are aware of their disease, which can lead to life-threatening conditions, the World Health Organization (WHO)…
Chennai, July 27 (IANS) There has been an improvement in the condition of DMK President M. Karunanidhi, who is under treatment for urinary tract infection, his son and DMK Working President M.K. Stalin said on…
New York, July 27 (IANS) Bile acids that aid in fat digestion may reduce the rewarding properties of cocaine use, suggesting potential new strategies for treatment of drug abuse, a study has found. The findings…
Sydney, July 27 (IANS) Newborn babies who are born with a high level of an immune-related protein in their blood cells are less likely to develop malaria throughout their early childhood, a study revealed. The…
New York, July 27 (IANS) Scientists have identified a fluid drainage system in the brain that sheds light on the underlying mechanisms of brain ageing and age-related Alzheimer’s disease. The study demonstrated that meningeal lymphatic…
New Delhi, July 27 (IANS) Diabetes is a chronic disease which has become very common nowadays. While lack of insulin and genetic history are among the factors, certain lifestyle habits such as poor diet, lack…
New Delhi, July 27 (IANS) President Ram Nath Kovind and Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Friday spoke to DMK leaders to enquire about the health of party President M. Karunanidhi and offered necessary assistance. “Spoke…
New Delhi, July 27 (IANS) Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Friday spoke to DMK leaders M.K. Stalin and M.K. Kanimozhi to enquire about the health of party President M. Karunanidhi and offered necessary assistance. “Spoke…
Kasargode (Kerala) July 27 (IANS) Senior Indian Union Muslim League (IUML) leader and former Kerala Minister Cherkalam Abdullah passed away near here early on Friday, said family sources. He was 75. Abdullah was unwell for…