Monthly Archives: October 2018
Genome sequencing could replace standard test in drug-resistant TB
Genome sequencing could completely replace time consuming standard resistance testing in drug-resistant tuberculosisA new study published in the current issue of the New England...
Fisetin – the natural way to arrest ageing, increase longevity
A natural product has been discovered that reduced the level of damaged cells in the body, caused by ageingResearchers at the University of Minnesota...
No chance of infection from contaminated polio vaccine: Govt
In a statement, ministry of health clarifies vaccines contained attenuated polio virus
The Indian government has clarified that the Type 2 polio vaccine virus traces found in...
Crash diets could increase stubborn belly fat, presage hypertension
Animal studies show crash diets lead to increased abdominal fat, blood pressure to increase
Crash dieting is bad for the health - if you have...
Anxiety, memory problems at menopause linked to low estrogen
Older women often suffer from anxiety, memory problems; study links them to lack of estrogen
Lack of estrogen may play a role in the development...
High BP, diabetes during pregnancy may cause more hot flushes
New onset high blood pressure and diabetes during pregnancy may be associated with greater number of hot flushes during menopauseA new study suggests that...
Viagra may cause irreversible colour vision deficiency
High doses of Sildenafil citrate (Viagra), a popular medication used for erectile-dysfunction can cause irreversible damage to a person's colour vision
High doses of Sildenafil...
Low blood sugar can be fatal in diabetics with dementia
Chances of death because of hypoglycaemia rise manifold in patients who have both diabetes and dementia
Diabetic people who are also suffering from dementia should...
1.5 ltrs more water a day reduces urine infections in women
Drinking more water reduces infections of the urinary bladder in women
Drinking more water reduces bladder infections in women, a new study has shown.
In the...
Polio virus contamination what, why, what next: an explainer
Reports of contamination of the polio virus put India's polio free status at stake
Contamination of over one lakh doses of polio vaccine with a...
