Monthly Archives: October 2018
NITI Aayog plans pilot to eradicate fake drugs, partners private firms
NITI Aayog signs pact with cloud major Oracle, Apollo Hospitals and global pharmaceutical manufacturer Strides Pharma Sciences to eradicate fake drugs
NITI Aayog, India’s policy...
New plan can help chronic lung patients exercise more
The Urban Training Intervention looks into patients environment to motivate them
Patients of Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disorder (COPD) often find it difficult to increase physical...
Lilly’s new dual-action diabetes drug causes significant weight reduction
Eli Lilly’s new dual-action diabetes drug shows promise in lowering average blood sugar levels by 2.4% and weight by 12.7% in type 2 diabetes...
If asthma is being treated, no need to get rid of pets
Study shows if asthma managed well, pets or even second hand smoke don't make it worse
If an asthma patient in the family has led...
Malaria activates natural killer cells, could lead to future therapeutics
Activation of natural killer cells by malaria parasite reveals a possible molecular target to control malaria infection in humans
Malaria - infected red blood cells...
Non-medical services with primary care reduce health costs
Wraparound services like behavioral health, social work, dietetics along with primary care could reduce healthcare costs, improve outcomes
This study might bring cheer to health...
Polio vaccines completely safe, immunise kids: Govt of India
Ministry of health issues clarification to allay fears about vaccine safety
As rumours continue to fly thick and fast despite a government clarification, ministry of...
Low-dose aspirin may lower ovarian cancer risk
Long-term heavy use of non-aspirin non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs may be associated with an increased risk of ovarian cancer
Women who use low-dose aspirin (100 mg...
Artificial sweeteners in ‘diet’ food & drinks toxic to gut bacteria
'Zero' and 'Diet' drinks are sold as healthy alternatives – but these drinks can pose serious health risks
FDA-approved artificial sweeteners and sport supplements were...
Your mind tells you how beautiful the game really is
Scientists used MRI scans to find out why different people react differently to a game of football
Scientists have scanned the brains of die-hard football...
