Tag: diseases
5,000 Doctors To Gather For World's Biggest Medical Camp In Mumbai
Over 5,000 doctors and 20,000 paramedical staff and volunteers will be gathering at Mumbai to hold the world's biggest medical camp, covering screening of several diseases related to liver, Ear-Nose-Throat, HIV and Cancer among others.....
Why Migraines Are More Common Among Women
Females are more vulnerable to certain stress-related and allergic diseases such as migraines because of distinct differences found in mast cells, a type of white blood cell that is part of the immune system, says a study.....
Stem Cells From Fat Show Promise For Anti-ageing Treatment
Adult stem cells collected directly from human fat are more stable than other cells -- such as fibroblasts from the skin -- and have the potential for use in anti-ageing treatment, says a study.....
Pollution Kills 1.7 Mn Children Each Year: WHO
Each year, environmental pollutants lead to the death of an estimated 1.7 million children under five, the World Health Organisation (WHO) said in a new report on Monday. ....
154 Toxic Tanneries To Be Closed In Dhaka
A Bangladesh High Court on Monday ordered 154 toxic tanneries to shut down. ....
MRI Scans May Help Spot HIV In The Brain
Despite effective drug treatment, HIV may still persist in the brain and lead to cognitive problems. But, tracking the changes to the brain's white matter using MRI scans can help spot the deadly virus, say researchers including one of Indian-origin. ....
New Policy To Prioritise Health Investments, Says Nadda
Union Health Minister J.P. Nadda on Thursday said the new Health Policy 2017 prioritises investments and financing of health services. ....
Indian-American Teenager Wins Top Science Prize
Indian-American teenager, Indrani Das, won the top, $250,000 prize in the prestigious Regeneron Science Talent Search competition for her research on treating brain injuries and diseases.....
New Genetic Test For Inherited Diseases Launched
Med Genome, a company into genomics-based research and diagnostics, on Friday announced launch of a novel genetic screening test that could give couples a better understanding of risks in passing on genetic disorders to their children.....
Smoking Causes Glaucoma, Other Eye Diseases: Doctors
As cases of glaucoma show a rising trend in India, opthalmologists blame smoking as one of the major reasons behind it.....
