Health News: Medical Updates

Lack of knowledge about epilepsy resulting in social stigma, says specialist

IANS | February 11, 2024 4:14 PM

Hyderabad, Feb 11 (IANS) International Epilepsy Day is celebrated every year on the second Monday of February to promote awareness of epilepsy around the world. This year, the International Epilepsy Day will focus on the journey of people living with epilepsy who faced challenges in their life. Epilepsy affects almost every aspect of the life of the person diagnosed with the condition.

NASA Expedition 71 astronauts to conduct key research in space

IANS | February 11, 2024 10:11 AM

Washington, Feb 11 (IANS) NASA’s Expedition 71 astronauts will study neurological “organoids”, plant growth and shifts in body fluids aboard the International Space Station (ISS).

New method may detect early ovarian cancer from urine test

IANS | February 10, 2024 5:45 PM

New York, Feb 10 (IANS) Ovarian cancer is hard to diagnose in its early stages because it has vague symptoms, such as constipation, bloating, and back pain. Moreover, there are no routine screens for ovarian cancer like there are with other cancers, such as breast or colon cancer.

People who quit smoking before 40 likely to live same as non-smokers: Study

IANS | February 10, 2024 2:01 PM

New Delhi, Feb 10 (IANS) Smokers who quit smoking before the age of 40 can expect to live almost as long as those who never smoked, a new report has said.

Women sick with Covid probably less interested in sex: Study

IANS | February 10, 2024 1:11 PM

San Francisco, Feb 10 (IANS) Women, who have suffered from coronavirus, have been found to be interested less in sexual activity, a new study has discovered.

K'taka: Doc terminated from service for pre-wedding photo-shoot in OT

IANS | February 9, 2024 11:45 PM

Bengaluru, Feb 9 (IANS) Karnataka Health Minister Dinesh Gundu Rao on Friday terminated a doctor from service, who got his pre-wedding photo-shoot done inside an operation theatre at the government hospital in Chitradurga district.

Mutant Chernobyl wolves develop anti-cancer abilities, may pave way for cure: Study

IANS | February 9, 2024 1:24 PM

New York, Feb 9 (IANS) Mutant wolves around Chernobyl, where the world’s worst nuclear accident took place 35 years ago, has now developed anti-cancer abilities, an advance that may open door for cure against the deadly disease, according to a study.

Calcutta HC judge appreciates doctor for conducting pregnancy termination without forming board

IANS | February 9, 2024 12:45 PM

Kolkata, Feb 9 (IANS) A doctor of a state-run hospital in Kolkata received accolades from a judge of the Calcutta High Court for terminating the 23-week pregnancy of a rape victim which was conducted before the formation of a medical board as directed by the same court last month.

Study shows anticoagulants fail to prevent unexplained strokes

IANS | February 8, 2024 12:21 PM

New York, Feb 8 (IANS) A common practice of prescribing anticoagulants to people who have had unexplained strokes should stop, according to a study that shows it is not beneficial to prevent the risk.

ChatGPT-like GenAI model to help design new drugs

IANS | February 8, 2024 12:16 PM

New York, Feb 8 (IANS) A team of scientists has developed a new ChatGPT-like generative artificial intelligence (AI) model that can design new drugs to treat disease.

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Lack of knowledge about epilepsy resulting in social stigma, says specialist

NASA Expedition 71 astronauts to conduct key research in space

New method may detect early ovarian cancer from urine test

People who quit smoking before 40 likely to live same as non-smokers: Study

Women sick with Covid probably less interested in sex: Study

K'taka: Doc terminated from service for pre-wedding photo-shoot in OT

Mutant Chernobyl wolves develop anti-cancer abilities, may pave way for cure: Study

Calcutta HC judge appreciates doctor for conducting pregnancy termination without forming board

Study shows anticoagulants fail to prevent unexplained strokes

ChatGPT-like GenAI model to help design new drugs

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