Health and science stories relevant to India: research, medicine, space, environment, and climate.
A large multi-omic study of 1,154 hospitalised COVID-19 patients found that severe SARS-CoV-2 infection can reactivate 11 dormant viruses, including Epstein-Barr (EBV), herpes simplex 1 and cytomegalovirus. Reactivation was most detected within…
Imaging scans such as ultrasound and MRI provide a roadmap before gynecological surgery, but they may not reveal every abnormality, according to doctors at Apollo Athenaa Women's Cancer Centre. Dr Jyoti Arora,…
After a whole blood donation of 350 to 450 ml, the body begins three recovery processes: restoring plasma, producing new red blood cells, and replenishing iron. Dr Revanth Boddu, Consultant - Hematology…
Doctors warn that a sharp, shooting pain in the pelvis known as 'butt lightning' could be a symptom of endometriosis. The condition occurs when tissue similar to the uterine lining grows outside…
Japan last week revealed its MMX spacecraft, set to launch from Tanegashima Space Center in the coming months. The unmanned mission will target Mars' moons Phobos and Deimos to collect samples that…
In June, a patient in the United States became the first person to receive ER 100, an experimental therapy that uses partial epigenetic reprogramming. The treatment is being tested for age-related optic…
A free orthopaedic and diabetic foot care camp was held at Sathuvachari near the Collectorate in Vellore on Saturday, part of the 80th Independence Day celebrations. Organised by MMM Ortho Hospital, the…
Researchers propose creating a 'theranostic digital twin', a computer model of an individual cancer patient, to simulate radioactive treatment outcomes before the actual drug is administered. The concept is detailed in a…
Sujok therapy, which uses a probe and seeds on the thumb, is recommended as a home remedy for throbbing headaches, Freepress Journal reports. Causes listed include migraine, dehydration, stress, sinus infections, high…
The World Health Organisation has named vaccine hesitancy, defined as refusal or delay in getting vaccines despite availability, one of the biggest global health threats. A detailed analysis on LiveLaw highlights how…
