London, Oct 17 (IANS) Covid-19 hospitalisations have increased by 24 per cent in one week in the UK as new variant BA.2.86, dubbed as Pirola, sweeps across the country.
San Francisco, Oct 17 (IANS) Bat genes could hold the key to unlocking new ways to battle cancer and Covid-19, a new study has found.
New York, Oct 17 (IANS) Patients with long Covid can exhibit a reduction in circulating levels of the neurotransmitter serotonin, according to new research.
San Francisco, Oct 17 (IANS) OpenAI's AI chatbot ChatGPT might be better than a doctor at following recognised treatment standards for clinical depression, and without any of the gender or social class biases sometimes seen in the primary care doctor-patient relationship, a new study has shown.
Patna, Oct 17 (IANS) While the opposition BJP leaders are expressing concerns over the health of Bihar Chief Minister Nitish Kumar, JD-U leader and spokesperson Sunil Kumar Singh said that his health is fine, adding that the opposition BJP is playing "cheap politics" on it.
Washington, Oct 16 (IANS) The US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) is likely to propose a ban on some hair-straightening products, like chemical relaxers and pressing products, due to health risks, according to a report.
New York, Oct 16 (IANS) Bat’s genes may explain why the mammals are protected from viruses like Covid-19 or Ebola that wreak havoc in humans, and are relatively cancer-free, researchers have found.
New Delhi, Oct 16 (IANS) The Supreme Court on Monday rejected a plea filed by a married woman to terminate her 26-week-long pregnancy.
Chennai, Oct 16 (IANS) Researchers at the Indian Institute of Technology (IIT) Madras have developed a solar-thermal steam-based system that can help sterilise medical equipment in remote and rural areas, where access to electricity and water could be an issue.
Bengaluru, Oct 16 (IANS) Breast Cancer Awareness Month is observed in the month of October to create awareness of the deadly disease. Breast cancer in Karnataka's Bengaluru continues to be a significant public health concern, with a high prevalence among women, say experts.
