Articles by Jeevan Biswas

Birth control pills: What, when and how to take them to avoid pregnancy?

There are many options that women can choose from when they plan to go on birth control pills depending on the period of consumption

Jan 12, 2020

Persistent genital arousal in woman could be a neurological problem, says study

It is a condition, which mostly affects women of all ages, which is characterised by unwanted, spontaneous, uncontrollable and constant genital arousal

Jan 12, 2020

Scientists discover 'molecular switch' that can help repair damage to central nervous system

The role of myelin is similar to that of an insulator surrounding a wire, it preserves the electrical signals transmitted across the nervous system

Jan 12, 2020

This new ink can help you get a tattoo which can be made to 'disappear' if not satisfied later on

With roots in photography pioneer Polaroid Corporation's research on colour and chemical changes, the ink comprises of millions of microscopic beads known as blinking b

Jan 11, 2020

Scientists develop a new hydrogel that does dual tasks; can prevent and treat infections in wounds

Currently, there is a growing requirement for remedies that can expedite the healing process and decrease complications in patients

Jan 10, 2020

Want to keep your sugar levels under control? Ketone drinks could be the answer say scientists

Ketones are the metabolic by-products of a low-carbohydrate, high-fat and sufficient protein diet—also known as a ketogenic diet

Jan 9, 2020

Diabetes

What is Hyperkalemia? Monitoring the condition can save lives of many emergency room patients: Study

The scientists reviewed the records of nearly 115,000 patients who visited the emergency department of Stony Brook University Hospital during 2016 and 2017, who showed hyperkalemia

Jan 9, 2020

Diabetes

This new virus may be the cause behind the outbreak of pneumonia in China

A Coronavirus belongs to a group of viruses that can cause simple infections such as common cold, or infection of the sinus, and throat, among others

Jan 9, 2020

Coronavirus

Now your smartphone can detect urinary tract infections in 25 minutes

In a recently published study, the researchers illustrated a method that borrows from the principle of a pregnancy test and can detect the presence of E.coli bacteria

Jan 7, 2020

New AI-based imaging system can detect tumours in under 2.5 mins; accurate than pathologists

This presents an opportunity for a pathologist to use the AI-based method to achieve an accuracy of nearly 100 percent

Jan 7, 2020

Artificial intelligence

Simple method from early 1980s can prevent maternal death from blood loss in future: Study

According to the World Health Organization (WHO), nearly 810 women died of preventable causes related to pregnancy and childbirth in 2017

Jan 7, 2020

Mother barges into doctor's office after waiting 8 hours, succeeds to save daughter from death

The little girl had severe flu-like symptoms such as diarrhea and vomiting, along with 'sticky eyes'

Jan 6, 2020

Snacking on high-calorie food disrupts dopamine link to biological clock, leading to obesity: Study

The availability of a high-fat diet around the clock leads to anytime snacking and ultimately resulting in obesity and other related health concerns

Jan 6, 2020

As the waist size of the average American woman increases, those of Victoria's Secrets Models are shrinking, says study

The measurements of their body parts have decreased over the years, while their waist to hip ratio (WHR) has remained constant

Jan 5, 2020

Immune systems of HIV+ patients 'forget' their immunity against smallpox despite childhood vaccination, says study

According to the study by the Oregon Health & Science University, the immune system of women afflicted with HIV undergoes what is called HIV-associated immune amnesia

Jan 5, 2020

5-year-old UK boy battling leukaemia undergoes experimental cancer treatment in Singapore

Five-year-old, Zac Oliver from Shropshire, England received CAR T-cell therapy in 2018 to treat the same form of cancer that Oscar is battling

Jan 5, 2020

Air pollution can lead to loss of bone health, says study

The study examined the connection between bone health and air pollution in 28 villages outside Hyderabad, in the south Indian state of Telangana

Jan 5, 2020

Broccoli sprouts keep cancer, schizophrenia at bay but chewing them raw is better, says expert

When compared to their fully grown broccoli, the sprouts have a significantly higher concentration of a sulfurous compound known as sulforaphane

Jan 4, 2020

Doctors suggest that a health supplement nearly killed a 23-year-old Texas woman

The supplement, 'Balance', which Goss consumed every day, claims to be a herbal supplement that promotes weight management, hormonal balance, fertility, and complexion

Jan 4, 2020

5th Asia Pacific Healthcare Summit to be held in Singapore in April 2020

The event is expected to see the participation of healthcare experts and other stakeholders from countries such as Singapore, South Korea, China, Japan, Vietnam, and India

Jan 3, 2020

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