New York, Nov 8 (IANS) Hundreds of clinics may be using false and misleading statements in online advertising campaigns by offering off-label and unapproved ketamine to treat a variety of mental health and pain conditions, according to researchers.
New York, Nov 8 (IANS) The trend among younger children to frequently drink caffeinated soda may indicate higher risk of alcohol consumption in the future, new research suggests.
New York, Nov 8 (IANS) Inhaled monoclonal antibodies against SARS-CoV-2 significantly reduced Covid-19 disease in nonhuman primates, finds research that will enable another at-home treatment option for flu and other respiratory illnesses to become a reality.
Lucknow, Nov 8 (IANS) King George’s Medical University (KGMU) has become the first government medical institute in Uttar Pradesh to perform two back-to-back successful liver transplants —one cadaveric and one living donor — in a day.
Geneva, Nov 8 (IANS) A whopping 7.5 million people worldwide -- the highest ever since records began in 1995 -- were diagnosed with tuberculosis (TB) in 2022, the World Health Organization’s (WHO) 2023 global TB report revealed on Wednesday.
Washington, Nov 8 (IANS) The US state of Ohio has voted to enshrine abortion rights in its constitution, with early results showing that more than 55 per cent of the people have backed the ballot measure.
London, Nov 7 (IANS) Increasing climate change is expected to drive dengue, a mosquito-borne disease that kills thousands of people every year, to newer areas like the US and Europe, warned a scientist at the World Health Organization (WHO) calling health authorities to start preparing to combat the disease.
New Delhi, Nov 7 (IANS) Delhi’s pollution level – PM2.5 concentration – saw its first huge spike of this winter season on November 2 with a sudden and staggering 68 per cent jump within 24 hours, crossing 313 microgramme per metre cubed which was equivalent to "severe plus" category as per the Air Quality Index (AQI) concentration range, the Centre for Science and Environment (CSE) said in its latest study.
Beijing, Nov 7 (IANS) Doctors in China have identified an increased association of SARS-CoV-2 infection during early weeks of gestation with a congenital abnormality called Situs Inversus, where internal organs are mirrored in position.
New York, Nov 7 (IANS) Women who have mild inflammation in the acute stages of Covid-19 infection may be more likely to experience a particular set of long Covid symptoms, according to new research.
