Japanese woman dies from tick-borne disease after bitten by cat
It is thought to be the first such mammal to human transmission, the media reported on Tuesday.
Jul 25, 2017, 19:57 PM IST
Europe backs nuclear medicine for cancer that killed Steve Jobs
A nuclear medicine targeting the type of cancer that killed Steve Jobs won a green light from EU regulators on Friday, boosting prospects for its developer Advanced Accelerator Applications.
Jul 21, 2017, 23:40 PM IST
Google search can help track dengue with this new tool
The new tool provides a near real-time monitoring that could enable faster response to outbreaks.
Jul 21, 2017, 18:37 PM IST
One-year-old girl diagnosed with rare neurological disorder called ‘Dancing eye syndrome' in Guntur
The disease is also known as Opsoclonus Myoclonus Syndrome or Kinsbourne disease.
Jul 20, 2017, 20:02 PM IST
This new low-cost portable device may help detect cancer early!
The device can help diagnose the disease just by detecting tumour cells in blood.
Jul 18, 2017, 21:27 PM IST
43 swine flu cases, three deaths in UP
Cases of swine flu are on a steady increase in Uttar Pradesh over the past ten days with reports of 43 H1N1 infected people out of which three had died, state health officials admitted on Saturday.
Jul 15, 2017, 23:32 PM IST
One new case of swine flu confirmed in Manipur
Manipur Health Minister L. Jayentakumar on Saturday announced that a 45-year-old man from Imphal west district has been confirmed to be suffering from swine flu.
Jul 15, 2017, 23:31 PM IST
Visual system alterations may signal onset of Parkinson's
Experiencing changes in the visual system such as an inability to perceive colours may act as important biomarkers for the early detection and monitoring of Parkinson's disease, according to a new study.
Jul 12, 2017, 00:33 AM IST
US researchers find way to stop disease spread
The paper contrasts the human agricultural practice of culling livestock to remove sick individuals and prevent disease spread, for example in the case of foot-and-mouth outbreaks in livestock, to cannibalism.
Jul 11, 2017, 10:25 AM IST
Study says that existing meds may already treat infectious diseases
According to researchers, currently available drugs for various conditions might be repurposed alone or in combination with other drugs to treat infectious diseases.
Jul 09, 2017, 00:00 AM IST
Patients suffering from tuberculosis may soon have new treatment
Researchers of the Cornell University discovered a key metabolic mechanism in Mycobacterium tuberculosis (Mtb) bacteria which could lead to new drugs for treating tuberculosis.
Jul 08, 2017, 23:57 PM IST
Newly-developed experimental Ebola vaccine found to be safe in humans!
Only mild to moderate side-effects were seen, with only three severe reactions, including headache, diarrhoea and fatigue, which were completely resolved, the researchers said.
Jun 19, 2017, 13:17 PM IST
This 25-year-old former model looks pregnant after eating food – Find out why!
A former lingerie model named Carla Cressy suffers from a rare incurable condition called 'frozen pelvis disease' which makes her look pregnant after eating food.
Jun 16, 2017, 19:57 PM IST
Vitamin A deficiency may up risk of tuberculosis
The study has found that people with low levels of vitamin A living with individuals sick with tuberculosis (TB) may be 10 times more likely to develop the disease than others with high levels of the nutrient.
Jun 13, 2017, 23:36 PM IST
Researchers develop new blood test to predict onset of Huntington's disease
The test may help identify new treatments for the genetic brain disorder, which is fatal and currently incurable.
Jun 08, 2017, 23:29 PM IST
Researchers find new potential target for cancer treatment
Researchers have discovered that cancer cells and normal cells use different 'gene switches' in order to regulate the expression of genes that control growth.
Jun 06, 2017, 23:40 PM IST
Malaria infection can cause chronic bone loss
Malaria is an infectious disease caused by Plasmodium parasites that kills at least half a million people annually while causing over 200 million new infections.
Jun 03, 2017, 19:15 PM IST
Researchers identify genetic weapon that can fight against bowel cancer
The treatment works best for each genetic signature so that cancer treatments can be personalised to beat the disease, said the researchers.
May 31, 2017, 21:54 PM IST
Osteoarthritis is higher in women than men, says study
According to the study, the severity of arthritis is also much higher in females as compared with males.
May 26, 2017, 00:07 AM IST
Human brain can spot early-stage disease in others to avoid sick people
A new study suggests that human brain can discover early-stage disease in others to help us avoid sick people.
May 25, 2017, 23:55 PM IST
