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Gene essential for vitamin D absorption may boost cancer treatment Scientists have identified a key gene essential for vitamin D absorption, which may also boost treatments for cancer and autoimmune diseases.  The gene, called SDR42E1, is crucial for taking up vitamin D from the gut and further metabolising it -- a discovery with many possible applications in precision medicine, including cancer therapy. "Here we show that blocking or inhibiting SDR42E1 may selectively stop the growth of cancer cells,” said Dr Georges Nemer, Professor a...
Gene essential for vitamin D absorption may boost cancer treatment
Gene essential for vitamin D absorption may boost cancer treatment
Source: IANS
2025-07-18 12:55:41 pm
Lung TB: Higher dose of rifampicin safe, can boost recurrence-free survival, says ICMR study A higher dose of rifampicin -- a bactericidal antibiotic used primarily to treat tuberculosis (TB) -- may be safe, and its use can potentially lead to recurrence-free survival in patients with pulmonary TB, according to a recent study by the Indian Council of Medical Research (ICMR).  TB is curable but still remains the most common cause of death due to infectious diseases, with an estimated 1.3 million deaths globally in 2022. Rifamycins are a crucial drug group in the anti-TB regime...
Lung TB: Higher dose of rifampicin safe, can boost recurrence-free survival, says ICMR study
Lung TB: Higher dose of rifampicin safe, can boost recurrence-free survival, says ICMR study
Source: IANS
2025-07-17 05:49:50 pm
Hearing loss, loneliness accelerate dementia risk in elderly: Study Hearing loss combined with the feelings of loneliness accelerates cognitive decline, leading to dementia in older adults, according to a study.  Researchers from the University of Geneva (UNIGE) in Switzerland showed that isolation, communication difficulties, reduced alertness, and hearing impairment or loss are a real challenge in daily life. The findings, published in the journal Communications Psychology, showed that hearing loss accelerates cognitive decline, particularly amon...
Hearing loss, loneliness accelerate dementia risk in elderly: Study
Hearing loss, loneliness accelerate dementia risk in elderly: Study
Source: IANS
2025-07-16 05:38:32 pm
Tamil Nadu schools to display `oil, sugar, salt` boards to raise safety awareness In an effort to promote healthy eating habits and raise awareness about food safety among students, the Food Safety Department of Tamil Nadu will soon install ‘oil, sugar, and salt’ boards in all educational institutions across Coimbatore district.  The initiative is aimed at combating rising levels of childhood obesity and non-communicable diseases (NCDs) by educating students on the harmful effects of high-fat, high-sugar, and high-salt diets. These boards, developed ...
Tamil Nadu schools to display `oil, sugar, salt` boards to raise safety awareness
Tamil Nadu schools to display `oil, sugar, salt` boards to raise safety awareness
Source: IANS
2025-07-15 04:58:37 pm
Oral health key for cancer care, boosting survival rates: AIIMS Oral health plays a significant role in cancer care, and increasing survival rate, according to researchers from the All India Medical Science (AIIMS).  The presence of pathogenic oral bacteria such as Porphyromonas gingivalis and Prevotella intermedia has been shown to elevate cancer incidence and adversely affect overall cancer-specific and disease-free survival. In a comment published in the journal, The Lancet Regional Health - Southeast Asia, oncologists Dr. Abhishek Shankar, ...
Oral health key for cancer care, boosting survival rates: AIIMS
Oral health key for cancer care, boosting survival rates: AIIMS
Source: IANS
2025-07-14 05:02:35 pm
WHO acknowledges India`s efforts in integrating AI in traditional medicine, Ayush The World Health Organization (WHO) has acknowledged India’s pioneering efforts in integrating Artificial Intelligence (AI) with traditional medicine systems, particularly Ayush systems, said the Ministry of Ayush on Saturday.  In a significant milestone for India’s ancient healthcare systems, the WHO featured the country and its efforts to incorporate digital technologies into traditional medicine systems in its landmark technical brief titled “AI in Traditional Med...
WHO acknowledges India`s efforts in integrating AI in traditional medicine, Ayush
WHO acknowledges India`s efforts in integrating AI in traditional medicine, Ayush
Source: IANS
2025-07-13 04:58:53 pm
Study shows toxic metals in breast milk may impair growth in infants High levels of toxic metals like lead and arsenic in breast milk may impair growth in infants, according to an alarming study.  Breast milk is the best source of nutrition for infants under six months of age. However, tt can also be a potential route of exposure to toxic metals and other contaminants that may impair neurological development and immune function, said the researchers from the University of Arizona in the US. The team focussed on Mayan women in Guatemala's Lake At...
Study shows toxic metals in breast milk may impair growth in infants
Study shows toxic metals in breast milk may impair growth in infants
Source: IANS
2025-07-12 12:11:30 pm
New weekly injection to offer steady Parkinson`s medication, cut need for daily pills A team of scientists in Australia, led by those of Indian origin, has developed a new once-a-week injectable drug that could transform the lives of more than eight million people living with Parkinson's disease, potentially replacing the need for multiple daily tablets.  Frequent dosing is a burden, especially for elderly patients or those with swallowing difficulties, leading to inconsistent medication levels, more side effects, and reduced effectiveness. To address this, the ...
New weekly injection to offer steady Parkinson`s medication, cut need for daily pills
New weekly injection to offer steady Parkinson`s medication, cut need for daily pills
Source: IANS
2025-07-12 12:06:40 pm
Disability services must include health screening, stress management for caregivers: Study While there are rights for people with disabilities, parents or caregivers are often faced with stress that can significantly affect their physical, mental, and financial conditions, finds a study by researchers from the National Institute of Technology (NIT) Rourkela, on Thursday.  The study suggests providing parents or caregivers raising a child with developmental disabilities like autism, and attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) with proper support systems for their wel...
Disability services must include health screening, stress management for caregivers: Study
Disability services must include health screening, stress management for caregivers: Study
Source: IANS
2025-07-11 05:38:45 pm
Cambodia records 7,000 dengue fever cases with 15 deaths in 2025 Cambodia reported about 7,000 dengue fever cases in the first half of 2025, similar to the number of cases during the same period last year, a health official said on Thursday.  However, the death toll from the disease dropped to 15 during the January-June period this year from 23 in the same period last year, said Huy Rekol, director of the National Centre for Parasitology, Entomology and Malaria Control. "All the patients who died so far this year were children," he tol...
Cambodia records 7,000 dengue fever cases with 15 deaths in 2025
Cambodia records 7,000 dengue fever cases with 15 deaths in 2025
Source: IANS
2025-07-10 02:44:24 pm
Study decodes why promising cancer treatments trigger serious side effects While cancer has seen some significant advancements in treatments that have shown promise and increased lifespan, however, it also causes serious side effects, which can affect quality of life.  A new study by researchers from Australia is shedding new light on the reasons behind these side effects, Xinhua news agency reported. The team from Walter and Eliza Hall Institute of Medical Research (WEHI) in Melbourne discovered that the protein MCL-1 -- a key target in cancer drug devel...
Study decodes why promising cancer treatments trigger serious side effects
Study decodes why promising cancer treatments trigger serious side effects
Source: IANS
2025-07-09 02:41:08 pm
Low intake of ultra-processed foods regularly may raise diabetes, cancer risk Even in moderation, consumption of ultra-processed foods is linked with measurable increases in risk for chronic diseases such as diabetes and cancers, according to research.  The study showed that low but regular intake of processed meat, sugar-sweetened beverages (SSBs), and trans fatty acids (TFAs) can increase the risk of diseases like Type 2 diabetes, ischemic heart disease (IHD), and colorectal cancer. While the risks have long been known, systematic characterisation of the d...
Low intake of ultra-processed foods regularly may raise diabetes, cancer risk
Low intake of ultra-processed foods regularly may raise diabetes, cancer risk
Source: IANS
2025-07-09 12:59:57 pm
BMI may influence breast cancer risk in women with heart disease: WHO study Excess weight may increase the risk of developing breast cancer among postmenopausal women with cardiovascular disease, according to a study by the World Health Organization (WHO), published on Monday.  Higher body mass index (BMI) is a known risk factor for breast cancer in postmenopausal women. The study, published in the peer-reviewed journal of the American Cancer Society CANCER, unravels how the risk differs among women with and without cardiovascular disease or type 2 diabetes. ...
BMI may influence breast cancer risk in women with heart disease: WHO study
BMI may influence breast cancer risk in women with heart disease: WHO study
Source: IANS
2025-07-08 10:17:22 am
425 under surveillance as Kerala battles fresh Nipah virus outbreak Kerala Health Minister Veena George has confirmed that 425 individuals have been placed on the Nipah virus contact list across the state. The highest number of contacts, 228, is in Malappuram district, followed by 110 in Palakkad and 87 in Kozhikode.  Among those on the contact list, one person has tested negative for the virus so far. Health authorities are closely monitoring the situation and have initiated widespread surveillance and containment measures in the affected areas. I...
425 under surveillance as Kerala battles fresh Nipah virus outbreak
425 under surveillance as Kerala battles fresh Nipah virus outbreak
Source: IANS
2025-07-07 09:48:36 am
Manipur sees further improvement in Covid situation The Covid-19 situation further improved in Manipur on Friday, indicating a daily positivity rate of 13.3 per cent against 32.5 per cent on June 26, officials said on Friday.   An official of the Health and Family Welfare Department said that as per the latest Covid-19 status report issued by the Integrated Disease Surveillance Programme (IDSP), two new positive cases were detected out of 15 samples tested on Sunday, indicating a daily positivity rate of 13.3 per cent. The cumulative n...
Manipur sees further improvement in Covid situation
Manipur sees further improvement in Covid situation
Source: IANS
2025-07-07 09:43:49 am
US researchers develop AI model improving sudden cardiac death prediction US researchers have developed a new artificial intelligence (AI) model that significantly outperforms current clinical guidelines in identifying patients at high risk of sudden cardiac death.  The AI system, known as Multimodal AI for Ventricular Arrhythmia Risk Stratification (MAARS), integrates cardiac MRI images with a wide range of patient health records to detect hidden warning signs, offering a new level of precision in cardiovascular risk prediction, Xinhua News Agency reported...
US researchers develop AI model improving sudden cardiac death prediction
US researchers develop AI model improving sudden cardiac death prediction
Source: IANS
2025-07-05 12:28:46 pm
Study finds genetic mutation responsible for making humans more prone to cancer A team of US researchers has identified a genetic mutation that increased the risk of humans getting cancer, paving the way for new treatments for the deadly disease.  Researchers from the University of California Davis, US, explain why certain immune cells in humans are less effective at fighting solid tumours compared to non-human primates. The study, published in the journal Nature Communications, revealed a tiny genetic difference in an immune protein called Fas Ligand (FasL) b...
Study finds genetic mutation responsible for making humans more prone to cancer
Study finds genetic mutation responsible for making humans more prone to cancer
Source: IANS
2025-07-04 11:27:02 am
Policy reforms key to boost global equity in organ transplantation: Lancet Policy changes are crucial to ensure equitable access to life-saving organ transplants for underserved and marginalised populations, according to a global study led by international researchers, including from India.  While solid organ transplantation has improved globally, many patients, particularly in low- and middle-income countries (LMICs), struggle to access these services. The research, part of The Lancet's series promoting equitable access to life-saving organ transplan...
Policy reforms key to boost global equity in organ transplantation: Lancet
Policy reforms key to boost global equity in organ transplantation: Lancet
Source: IANS
2025-07-03 05:12:48 pm
Mental health support key for burn survivors to tackle stigma and discrimination: Study Providing mental health support is essential for burn survivors to help them tackle the stigma and discrimination, according to a study.  While survival rates among burn patients have increased with better medical care, they are subjected to stigma and discrimination in hospitals and healthcare settings, said the researchers. The study, based in Uttar Pradesh, found that institutional neglect, under-resourced facilities, overburdened staff, and systemic failures are some reasons fo...
Mental health support key for burn survivors to tackle stigma and discrimination: Study
Mental health support key for burn survivors to tackle stigma and discrimination: Study
Source: IANS
2025-07-02 03:28:45 pm
Implantable electronic device restores movement after spinal cord injury A team of Australian researchers has developed and implantable electronic device has restored movement following spinal cord injury in an animal study, raising hopes for an effective treatment for humans and even their pets.  Spinal cord injuries are currently incurable with devastating effects on people’s lives, but now a trial at Waipapa Taumata Rau, University of Auckland offers hope for an effective treatment. “Unlike a cut on the skin, which typically heals on its ...
Implantable electronic device restores movement after spinal cord injury
Implantable electronic device restores movement after spinal cord injury
Source: IANS
2025-06-30 05:45:47 pm
Deadly blood cancer can now be detected early with blood test: Study A team of Israeli and US researchers have developed a simple blood test that can detect a person's risk of developing leukaemia -- a deadly blood cancer.  In the study, published in the journal Nature Medicine, the researchers suggested that this test may replace the current more invasive method of bone marrow sampling used to diagnose certain blood cancers, Xinhua news agency reported. The team led by researchers from Weizmann Institute of Science in Israel focused on myelodys...
Deadly blood cancer can now be detected early with blood test: Study
Deadly blood cancer can now be detected early with blood test: Study
Source: IANS
2025-06-29 10:56:54 am
Your morning cup of coffee key to slow down ageing, boost longevity: Study Love your morning cup of coffee? A new study has shown that it may not only energise you but also help slow down ageing and boost longevity.  Caffeine has long been linked to potential health benefits, including reduced risk of age-related diseases. However, the study led by researchers from Queen Mary University of London in the UK revealed how caffeine works inside human cells, and what exactly its connections are with nutrient and stress-responsive gene and protein networks. ...
Your morning cup of coffee key to slow down ageing, boost longevity: Study
Your morning cup of coffee key to slow down ageing, boost longevity: Study
Source: IANS
2025-06-29 10:52:26 am
A bowl of spinach, kale and broccoli may boost heart health in elderly women Eating a bowl of leafy green and cruciferous vegetables like spinach, kale, and broccoli may be good to ward off the risk of heart attack and stroke, particularly in elderly women.  A team of researchers from the Edith Cowan University (ECU), the University of Western Australia, and the Danish Cancer Institute found that leafy green vegetables -- rich in Vitamin K1 -- may help prevent atherosclerotic vascular diseases (ASVDs). ASVD is a subgroup of cardiovascular diseases -- the le...
A bowl of spinach, kale and broccoli may boost heart health in elderly women
A bowl of spinach, kale and broccoli may boost heart health in elderly women
Source: IANS
2025-06-29 10:50:05 am
IIT-BHU bioengineers develop nanoparticles to stop blood clotting Biomedical engineers at the Indian Institute of Technology-BHU in Uttar Pradesh, have developed low-cost, and complex nanoparticles that can prevent clotting and act as an antidote to thrombotic disorders.  The team focussed on the anticoagulation properties of potassium ferric oxalate nanoparticles (KFeOx-NPs) to develop the nanoparticles. Potassium is also known to be essential for the overall health of blood vessels and the heart. The nanoparticles were found to preserve human b...
IIT-BHU bioengineers develop nanoparticles to stop blood clotting
IIT-BHU bioengineers develop nanoparticles to stop blood clotting
Source: IANS
2025-06-27 05:41:31 pm
Study shows gene therapy can provide lasting, durable treatment for HIV Gene therapy may be a crucial tool to put HIV to sleep permanently, providing a lasting and durable treatment against the virus that causes AIDS, according to a study.  Scientists at Johns Hopkins University in the US showed that a molecule within HIV can be manipulated and amplified to force the virus into long-term dormancy -- a state in which HIV does not replicate. The new findings add to a growing body of evidence that may help researchers develop a gene therapy that boosts th...
Study shows gene therapy can provide lasting, durable treatment for HIV
Study shows gene therapy can provide lasting, durable treatment for HIV
Source: IANS
2025-06-26 06:10:45 pm
Inflammatory cells continue in blood after treatment of severe asthma: Study While biological drugs or biologics have improved the lives of many people with severe asthma, a new study shows that some immune cells with high inflammatory potential are not completely eradicated after treatment.  The findings may explain the reason for the return of inflammation of the airways as soon as the treatment is discontinued, said researchers from Karolinska Institutet in Sweden. In a new study published in the scientific journal Allergy, the team explored what happens...
Inflammatory cells continue in blood after treatment of severe asthma: Study
Inflammatory cells continue in blood after treatment of severe asthma: Study
Source: IANS
2025-06-26 06:02:03 pm
Dire need to identify new drugs for patients with sickle cell disease: ICMR scientist Identifying new drugs for patients with sickle cell disease is very important, said a senior scientist at the Indian Council of Medical Research (ICMR).  Speaking to IANS, Dr. Manisha Madkaikar, Director of ICMR- Centre for Research Management and Control of Haemoglobinopathies (CRHCM) in Nagpur, shared that among many drugs only hydroxyurea therapy has so far been effective. Hydroxyurea has also been included in the National Health Mission's essential drugs list. However, t...
Dire need to identify new drugs for patients with sickle cell disease: ICMR scientist
Dire need to identify new drugs for patients with sickle cell disease: ICMR scientist
Source: IANS
2025-06-25 11:46:40 am
Study finds genetic link for rare childhood brain developmental disorder A team of international researchers has uncovered a new genetic cause for a rare developmental disorder that profoundly impacts brain growth and function in children.  The team led by the University of Otago–?t?kou Whakaihu Waka from New Zealand pinpointed specific changes in a gene called CRNKL1 that can potentially cause a severe genetic disorder that results in affected individuals having profound pre- and postnatal microcephaly (smaller head circumference), with pontocerebel...
Study finds genetic link for rare childhood brain developmental disorder
Study finds genetic link for rare childhood brain developmental disorder
Source: IANS
2025-06-24 02:45:09 pm
Researchers turn toxic fungus into potent anti-cancer compound A team of US researchers has turned a deadly fungus into a potent cancer-fighting compound, according to a new study released on Monday.  After isolating a new class of molecules from Aspergillus flavus -- a toxic crop fungus linked to deaths in the excavations of ancient tombs -- the researchers modified the chemicals and tested them against leukemia cells. The result was a promising cancer-killing compound that rivals FDA-approved drugs and opens up new frontiers in the discovery...
Researchers turn toxic fungus into potent anti-cancer compound
Researchers turn toxic fungus into potent anti-cancer compound
Source: IANS
2025-06-23 04:42:07 pm
Imported seafood increasing resistance to colistin, a potent antibiotic: Study A team of US researchers on Sunday said it has identified a way that colistin (a potent, last-resort antibiotic) resistance genes are spreading via imported seafood.  Colistin is used only to treat people with dangerous, life-threatening bacterial infections that have developed resistance to other drugs. But it’s not foolproof. Worldwide, resistance to colistin is spreading, further diminishing treatment options and putting infected people at higher risk. Researchers from ...
Imported seafood increasing resistance to colistin, a potent antibiotic: Study
Imported seafood increasing resistance to colistin, a potent antibiotic: Study
Source: IANS
2025-06-22 06:21:35 pm
IDY2025: Yoga vital for mental health, cuts down stress, say Ministers Beyond its benefits for physical health, yoga is also vital for mental health and helps reduce stress, said Union Ministers on the occasion of the 11th International Yoga Day on Saturday.  International Yoga Day is celebrated globally every year on June 21. It was first proposed by Prime Minister Narendra Modi in 2014 and swiftly adopted by the United Nations, garnering support from 177 countries. "Yoga is very important not only for physical health but also for mental health....
IDY2025: Yoga vital for mental health, cuts down stress, say Ministers
IDY2025: Yoga vital for mental health, cuts down stress, say Ministers
Source: IANS
2025-06-21 11:12:36 am
Yoga a profound path to inner peace, collective well-being: HD Kumaraswamy Minister for Steel and Heavy Industries, HD Kumaraswamy, on Saturday said that yoga is not just a physical exercise but a profound path to inner peace, mental clarity and collective well-being.  The union minister joined hundreds of employees of Salem Steel Plant and their families at the Hill View Stadium in Salem township to practice yoga on the occasion of the International Day of Yoga. “Under the visionary leadership of PM Narendra Modi, yoga has become a global movement ...
Yoga a profound path to inner peace, collective well-being: HD Kumaraswamy
Yoga a profound path to inner peace, collective well-being: HD Kumaraswamy
Source: IANS
2025-06-21 11:05:47 am
IDY-2025: Yoga Sangam portal crosses 4 lakh registrations, says Ayush Ministry Ahead of the 11th International Day of Yoga (IDY) 2025, the Yoga Sangam Portal has crossed a historic 4 lakh mark, said the Ministry of Ayush on Wednesday.  Rajasthan continues to lead the movement, registering an impressive 1,38,033 organisations. It is followed by Andhra Pradesh (1,38,033), Uttar Pradesh (1,01,767), Madhya Pradesh (26,159), Gujarat (19,951), and Himachal Pradesh (12,000). "This surge in participation reflects the widespread enthusiasm for this year’s t...
IDY-2025: Yoga Sangam portal crosses 4 lakh registrations, says Ayush Ministry
IDY-2025: Yoga Sangam portal crosses 4 lakh registrations, says Ayush Ministry
Source: IANS
2025-06-19 05:31:16 pm
A busier social life may signal Alzheimer`s risk, says study While social isolation has long been known a risk factor for Alzheimer’s disease, a new study showed that being more sociable can be an early sign of the neurodegenerative disease.  The study examined the social habits and genetic data of half a million British people whose average age was 56. Researchers from the University of California San Francisco and Boston University found that Alzheimer’s may make people more sociable rather than less -- at least in the early st...
A busier social life may signal Alzheimer`s risk, says study
A busier social life may signal Alzheimer`s risk, says study
Source: IANS
2025-06-18 05:13:35 pm
Night shifts may raise risk of asthma in women: Study Women who work nightshifts are more likely to suffer from moderate or severe asthma compared to women who work in the daytime, according to a study of more than 270,000 people.   However, the study, published in ERJ Open Research, found no such link between asthma and working nightshifts in men. The risk of asthma in men did not alter according to whether they worked days or nights. Women who only work nightshifts were around 50 per cent more likely to suffer from moderate or sever...
Night shifts may raise risk of asthma in women: Study
Night shifts may raise risk of asthma in women: Study
Source: IANS
2025-06-17 12:45:06 pm
Odisha health department swings into action to control diarrhoea out break in Jajpur With the sudden outbreak of diarrhoea in different areas of Odisha's Jajpur district, the state Health and Family Welfare department, on Wednesday, launched an intensive field operations in the district on a war footing to contain the outbreak that has so far claimed three lives.  "Upon receipt of reports from the Jajpur district regarding people affected with diarrhoea getting admitted to hospitals, we have constituted a state-level multi-sectoral team comprising doctors, mi...
Odisha health department swings into action to control diarrhoea out break in Jajpur
Odisha health department swings into action to control diarrhoea out break in Jajpur
Source: IANS
2025-06-13 09:59:08 am
A handful of almonds daily can help you fight metabolic syndrome Suffering from metabolic syndrome? A handful of almonds daily may help improve your health, according to a study.  People with metabolic syndrome have at least three of the conditions like abdominal obesity, high blood pressure, high blood sugar, low levels of "good" cholesterol, and high levels of triglycerides. Scientists at Oregon State University (OSU), US, showed that eating 2 ounces of almonds -- about 45 nuts -- daily led to signs of better cardiometabolic and gut ...
A handful of almonds daily can help you fight metabolic syndrome
A handful of almonds daily can help you fight metabolic syndrome
Source: IANS
2025-06-12 11:53:20 am
Global AI collaboration revolutionises personalised cancer treatment An international team of scientists has unveiled an artificial intelligence (AI) technique that securely analyses global cancer samples, paving the way for more personalised and privacy-protected cancer treatments.  This innovative approach promises to accelerate personalised cancer treatment by enabling clinicians to match therapies to individual patients better, Xinhua news agency reported. The study involved the analysis of protein profiles, known as proteomes, from 7,525 cancer...
Global AI collaboration revolutionises personalised cancer treatment
Global AI collaboration revolutionises personalised cancer treatment
Source: IANS
2025-06-11 12:11:03 pm
Depression, bipolar disorder after 40 may signal dementia risk Mood disorders like depression, bipolar disorder, or mania after the age of 40 may not be just mental health conditions but can precede motor or cognitive symptoms in various neurodegenerative diseases, according to a study on Monday.  Growing evidence suggests these late-life mood disorders (LLMDs) could be early warning signs of neurodegenerative diseases like dementia, even when they appear years before memory loss or other cognitive symptoms become apparent, said researchers from ...
Depression, bipolar disorder after 40 may signal dementia risk
Depression, bipolar disorder after 40 may signal dementia risk
Source: IANS
2025-06-10 11:08:19 am
India needs stringent front-of-pack labelling on ultra-processed foods: Experts India needs a stringent front-of-pack labelling on ultra-processed foods (UPF) that are pre-packaged food and beverage products high in sugar, salt, and saturated fat, public health experts said on Tuesday.  Even as evidence mounts regarding health risks posed by high fat, sugar, and salt (HFSS) or UPF products, a coalition of India’s 29 leading public health and consumer organisations urged the government to mandate front-of-pack warning labels. According to the ICMR-NIN Gui...
India needs stringent front-of-pack labelling on ultra-processed foods: Experts
India needs stringent front-of-pack labelling on ultra-processed foods: Experts
Source: IANS
2025-06-04 05:45:43 pm
Study shows how plastic particles in food, beverages can harm your liver Microscopic plastic particles found in food and beverages may affect glucose metabolism and harm organs such as the liver, according to a new animal study.  The findings raise concerns about potential health risks in people who consume microplastics (less than 5 millimetre) and nanoplastics (less than 100 nanometre), which can enter the food chain and end up in seafood and other foods people eat. Previous estimates show that a person may ingest around 40,000 to 50,000 microplastic ...
Study shows how plastic particles in food, beverages can harm your liver
Study shows how plastic particles in food, beverages can harm your liver
Source: IANS
2025-06-02 05:41:16 pm
People with irritable bowel syndrome can find relief with Mediterranean diet: Study A team of US researchers has found that the Mediterranean diet may provide symptom relief for people with irritable bowel syndrome (IBS).  Irritable bowel syndrome affects an estimated 4-11 per cent of all people, and a majority of patients prefer dietary interventions to medication. The low FODMAP diet leads to symptom improvement in more than half of patients, but is restrictive and hard to follow. Previous investigations from Michigan Medicine researchers in the US into more ...
People with irritable bowel syndrome can find relief with Mediterranean diet: Study
People with irritable bowel syndrome can find relief with Mediterranean diet: Study
Source: IANS
2025-06-01 06:33:40 pm
Late diagnoses, high costs driving blood and bone marrow cancer cases: Experts Late diagnoses and high costs are driving cases of acute myeloid leukaemia (AML) -- an aggressive form of blood and bone marrow cancer, said health experts.  After the US and China, India reportedly had the highest number of cases of AML in 2021. According to health experts, early screening, accurate diagnosis and timely initiation of treatment are extremely important to improve survival rates. “We lose critical time because AML is detected late in our country and often ma...
Late diagnoses, high costs driving blood and bone marrow cancer cases: Experts
Late diagnoses, high costs driving blood and bone marrow cancer cases: Experts
Source: IANS
2025-05-30 05:41:59 pm
Autistic patients at high risk of Parkinson`s disease: Study  People with autism could be at a higher risk of developing Parkinson's disease early in life, according to a large-scale study that showed similar underlying biological mechanisms of the conditions.  Researchers from the Karolinska Institutet questioned a possible connection between the neuropsychiatric diagnosis of autism spectrum disorder (ASD), which affects an individual's thought processes, behaviour, and interpersonal communication, and early-onset Parkinson's diseas...
Autistic patients at high risk of Parkinson`s disease: Study 
Autistic patients at high risk of Parkinson`s disease: Study 
Source: IANS
2025-05-29 06:06:22 pm
Drinking soda, fruit juices may raise diabetes risk: Study Love to drink sugar-sweetened beverages like soda, fruit juice, or energy and sports drinks? They may raise your risk of developing type 2 diabetes (T2D), according to a study.  However, dietary sugars consumed in or added to nutrient-dense foods, such as whole fruits, dairy products, or whole grains, do not cause metabolic overload in the liver, said researchers from Brigham Young University in the US. These embedded sugars elicit slower blood glucose responses due to accompanying...
Drinking soda, fruit juices may raise diabetes risk: Study
Drinking soda, fruit juices may raise diabetes risk: Study
Source: IANS
2025-05-28 06:11:44 pm
Daylight can boost immune system`s ability to ward off infections A team of researchers has discovered how daylight can boost the immune system’s ability to fight infections.  The finding paves the way for development of drugs that target the circadian clock in neutrophils to boost their ability to fight infections, said the study led by scientists at Waipapa Taumata Rau, University of Auckland. The team focused on the most abundant immune cells in our bodies, called ‘neutrophils’, which are a type of white blood cell. These cel...
Daylight can boost immune system`s ability to ward off infections
Daylight can boost immune system`s ability to ward off infections
Source: IANS
2025-05-25 12:03:21 pm
Researchers develop dental floss that can gauge stress Engineers in the US have developed a simple device using specially designed dental floss that can easily and accurately measure cortisol, a stress hormone, in real time.  Chronic stress can lead to increased blood pressure and cardiovascular disease, decreased immune function, depression, and anxiety. “It started in a collaboration with several departments across Tufts University, examining how stress and other cognitive states affect problem solving and learning,” said...
Researchers develop dental floss that can gauge stress
Researchers develop dental floss that can gauge stress
Source: IANS
2025-05-25 11:55:41 am
New blood test to boost diagnosis for rare genetic diseases in kids Australian researchers have developed a new blood test that can rapidly diagnose rare genetic diseases in babies and children.   The simple blood test, developed by researchers from the University of Melbourne and Murdoch Children's Research Institute (MCRI), eliminates the need for costly and invasive procedures. It can rapidly detect abnormalities in up to 50 per cent of all known rare genetic diseases in a matter of days. The test works by analysing the pathogenicity of thou...
New blood test to boost diagnosis for rare genetic diseases in kids
New blood test to boost diagnosis for rare genetic diseases in kids
Source: IANS
2025-05-24 12:46:55 pm