Type 2 diabetes patients on metformin, take note: After 60 years, scientists find this drug has hidden effects on the brainDiabetes: Recent studies reveal that metformin may influence blood sugar management via the brain. This medication stimulates a distinct br...
04 Aug, 2026, 10.45 AM IST
Do you consume protein for good health? Scientists say eating less could slow ageing & improve your metabolismNew research suggests that consuming less protein may benefit many adults. According to the review, reducing protein intake could improve m...
03 Aug, 2026, 12.28 PM IST
'Most young people ignore them': Harvard liver doctor warns of 7 early signs of colon cancer as 'cases double under age of 55'Colon cancer is now the leading cause of cancer death for adults under fifty-five. Persistent changes in bowel habits and blood in stools a...
01 Aug, 2026, 10.46 AM IST
Think diet sweeteners are harmless? Here's how they alter gut-brain signallingArtificial sweeteners, discovered by chance, offer temporary sugar relief for many individuals. Experts suggest long-term use can negativel...
29 Jul, 2026, 12.07 PM IST
Doctor explains why colon cancer is rising in adults in their 30s—and why a 45-minute gym session isn't enoughRising colon cancer cases in younger adults are linked to prolonged sitting habits. This sedentary behavior slows gut motility and increase...
27 Jul, 2026, 09.05 PM IST
Fatty liver new treatment found: Study discovers a medicine that reverses severe fatty liver by just repairing the gutA new experimental drug shows promise for severe fatty liver disease. This compound targets the gut, not the liver directly. It repairs a d...
15 Jul, 2026, 03.20 PM IST
Scientists believed 'junk DNA' served no purpose but a new study says some of it actually helps stop cancer cells from growingJunk DNA cancer study: Researchers from Arizona State University and an international team have found that so-called junk DNA molecules, kn...
02 Jul, 2026, 01.05 PM IST
Anupam Kher is 71 and fitter than ever. His every day food costs just Rs 80 a kg but ‘not very tasty’. Science says it can help lose weightVeteran actor Anupam Kher, aged 71, showcases remarkable fitness. A recent workout video went viral, impressing fans. Kher shared his diet,...
19 Jun, 2026, 01.33 PM IST
One organ in our body rarely developes cancer. Doctor explains why: ‘The organ that works nonstop for your entire life…’While cancer is common in many organs, the heart rarely develops it. This is because heart muscle cells largely stop dividing after birth, ...
14 May, 2026, 03.12 PM IST
Deficient in these 4 vitamins? Research says it could lead to cancerCertain vitamin deficiencies have been linked to an increased risk of various cancers. Low levels of vitamins C, A, and D, as well as the t...
10 Nov, 2024, 01.17 PM IST
Metabolic changes in plasma, immune cells associated with COVID-19 severity: StudyThe researchers collected 374 blood samples -- two draws per patient during the first week after being diagnosed with SARS-CoV-2 infection ...
07 Sep, 2021, 08.45 AM IST
Belly fat bringing you down? Lower risk of age-related diseases by burning itThe human body's ability to generate energy by burning the belly fat reduces with age.
18 Nov, 2019, 10.51 AM IST
New treatment for pancreatic cancer in the offingThe findings suggest a class of drugs previously developed to treat atherosclerosis could be repurposed for treatment of pancreatic cancer.
04 May, 2016, 02.18 PM IST
Pancreatic cancer can be 'suffocated' using anti-diabetes drugPancreatic cancer stem cells are addicted to oxygen-based metabolism, and could be "suffocated" with a drug already used to treat diabetes.
12 Sep, 2015, 01.41 PM IST
Urine test may detect breast cancer earlyResearchers have developed a method that involves determining the concentration of molecules that regulate cell metabolism which are often ...
13 Jun, 2015, 10.49 AM IST
IIT Madras sets target to kill only cancer cellsThe team has created a class of molecules called immunotoxins to specifically target cancer cells, while leaving healthy cells unaffected.
16 Mar, 2015, 11.00 AM IST
New cancer diagnostic technique developedResearchers have devised a molecular sensor that can detect levels of lactate in individual cells in real time, paving way for novel cancer...
16 Mar, 2013, 01.28 PM IST