Health

A woman walks past a display of a brain slice of patient "H.M." at the press preview for the MIT 150 Exhibition at the MIT Museum

Major breakthrough in Huntington's disease, researchers find cure

Researchers have apparently discovered a new drug which can cure dementia.

Dec 13, 2017

By Bhaswati Guha Majumder

Magnifying Universal Health Coverage in India: Focus on financing health, accelerating primary healthcare

The two-day event discussed health financing, health service delivery and primary health care.

Dec 13, 2017

By Bikash Rai

NRT is safer for pregnant women than smoking, says study

Nicotine usage might not be safe for the foetus hence a new therapy called nicotine replacement therapy (NRT) is being considered extremely safe for women to help them get rid of this habit.

Dec 12, 2017

By Bikash Rai

Alzheimer's researcher of Research Center and Advanced Studies (CINVESTAV), shows a victims' brain

High brain urea plays a pivotal role in dementia: Study

The toxic build-up of urea, a compound created by the liver, in the brain has been found as the major reason that can cause brain damage and lead to Huntington's Disease, one of seven major types of age-related dementia, finds a study.

Dec 12, 2017

By IANS

Yemen cholera epidemic spreads with nearly 250,000 infected

PaxVax's cholera vaccine can control outbreaks quickly

The research, published in the journal Clinical and Vaccine Immunology, was conducted in Mali and included 150 participants.

Dec 12, 2017

By IANS

Surgeon Guarrera prepares donated harvested kidney to transplant into patient Abernathy as part of five-way...

Kidney disease may up risk of diabetes: Study

If you are suffering from kidney dysfunction, you may be at high risk of developing diabetes, finds a study.

Dec 12, 2017

By IANS

Diabetes

Kids put on weight due to sleep deprivation, caused by smartphone use: Study

The study said children who constantly use electronic devices such as TV, gadgets before sleep would face severe consequences like obesity and sleep deprivation, which may lead to severe mental illnesses like depression and suicidal tendencies

Dec 12, 2017

By Bikash Rai

China launches free week-long health campaign in Nepal

A group of doctors from China's Sichuan Province launched a week-long free health campaign for local people in Nepal.

Dec 12, 2017

By Bikash Rai

New drug prevents loss of muscle function

Researchers have found a new drug that reduces fibrosis (scarring) and prevents loss of muscle function in an animal model of Duchenne muscular dystrophy (DMD).

Dec 12, 2017

By IANS

Singapore: Rise in whooping cough cases affecting infants

WHO fighting against rapid outbreak of diphtheria in Cox's Bazar, Bangladesh

WHO admonished that diphtheria was enormously spreading among Rohingya refugees in Cox's Bazaar, Bangladesh. More than 110 diphtheria cases were reported, including 6 deaths, by health partners –Medecins Sans Frontieres (MSF) and the International Federation of the Red Cross (IFRC).

Dec 11, 2017

By Bikash Rai

Soy, broccoli may cut breast cancer treatment's side effects

Treatments designed to prevent breast cancer recurrence often inhibit the body's production or use of oestrogen -- the hormone that can fuel breast cancer growth.

Dec 11, 2017

By IANS

Novel immunotherapy brings new hope for cancer patients

Researchers, led by one of Indian-origin, have developed a groundbreaking cancer treatment that genetically engineers a patient's immune system to attack cancer cells.

Dec 11, 2017

By IANS

Victims of discrimination are likely to have strained relations, deteriorating health: Study

The study, published in the journal Social Psychological and Personality Science, states that the majority of health issues are side-effects of a strained relation.

Dec 11, 2017

By Bikash Rai

Older mothers may up risk of infertility in daughters

Women who delay motherhood are likely to increase the risk of damaging the fertility of their daughters, a study has warned.

Dec 11, 2017

By IANS

Woman files medical negligence case against 3 organizations after organ transplantation failure

The patient's body got affected by cancer and she again underwent a surgery to remove fallopian tube and lymph node.

Dec 10, 2017

By Bhaswati Guha Majumder

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Major breakthrough in Huntington's disease, researchers find cure

Magnifying Universal Health Coverage in India: Focus on financing health, accelerating primary healthcare

NRT is safer for pregnant women than smoking, says study

High brain urea plays a pivotal role in dementia: Study

PaxVax's cholera vaccine can control outbreaks quickly

Kidney disease may up risk of diabetes: Study

Kids put on weight due to sleep deprivation, caused by smartphone use: Study

China launches free week-long health campaign in Nepal

New drug prevents loss of muscle function

WHO fighting against rapid outbreak of diphtheria in Cox's Bazar, Bangladesh

Soy, broccoli may cut breast cancer treatment's side effects

Novel immunotherapy brings new hope for cancer patients

Victims of discrimination are likely to have strained relations, deteriorating health: Study

Older mothers may up risk of infertility in daughters

Woman files medical negligence case against 3 organizations after organ transplantation failure

What is Mad Cow Disease? A Michigan Woman Dies of Rare Brain Disorder that has 100% Mortality Rate, Sparks Urgent Investigation

What is Mad Cow Disease? A Michigan Woman Dies of Rare Brain Disorder that has 100% Mortality Rate, Sparks Urgent Investigation

American Healthcare Academy Celebrates 14 Years of commitment to healthcare education

American Healthcare Academy Celebrates 14 Years of commitment to healthcare education

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