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Why do people snore? Causes, symptoms, risks and how to stop snoringSnoring, often dismissed as a mere annoyance, can signal underlying health issues like sleep apnea. The sound arises from obstructed breath...
Scanning cancer, up close & personal: A revolution is underway in cancer diagnosisA gene-based test called next-generation sequencing can identify precise mutations, which can then be treated with targeted therapies. Sinc...
Could a simple blood test predict depression before symptoms appear? Here's what scientists claimA new blood test tracking immune cell aging may offer an objective way to detect depression before symptoms manifest. Research indicates th...
Covid is now hitting young Indians in a shocking new way, doctors say people in their 30s are suddenly needing hip replacementsHip replacement surgeries among Indians in their 30s and 40s have reportedly risen by nearly 40 per cent in the post-Covid period. Doctors ...
Kerala’s healthcare gold rush: How private equity is reshaping hospitals and raising fears over costsPrivate equity funds are pouring hundreds of millions of dollars into Kerala’s healthcare sector, reshaping a system long dominated by inde...
Think chest pain is the only sign of heart attack? Top doctor breaks 10 myths about the medical condition most people get wrongHeart attacks are often misunderstood. Warning signs can appear days or weeks before. Many people believe dangerous myths about symptoms, r...
Doctor explains why checking blood pressure on both arms can save a life: 'Blood pressure is rarely identical...'Measuring blood pressure in both arms during initial evaluations can reveal hidden vascular disorders, according to Dr. Nikhil Agrawal. A s...
Are millions aging faster because of hidden vitamin B12 deficiency? New Cornell University research links low B12 to muscle weakness and metabolic declineVitamin B12 and healthy aging are now linked by striking new evidence from Cornell University. A landmark study published in the Journal of...
Researchers develop sustainable method to boost active vitamin B12 in SpirulinaA scientific breakthrough offers a new way to produce vitamin B12. Researchers are using managed light on Spirulina, a blue-green algae. Th...
Lancet study flags flaws in HbA1c test, says anemia distorts diabetes diagnosis in IndiaA new study in The Lancet highlights concerns about the HbA1c test for diabetes detection in India. This common test may not accurately sho...
Sleep disorder treatment: 20 per cent people in U.S. suffer from chronic sleep disorders which can cause obesity, high blood pressure, kidney disease, Parkinson'sDaytime sleepiness can also be a sign of narcolepsy, which is characterized by "sleep attacks," where you suddenly fall asleep for a few se...
US FDA approves world’s first blood test for Alzheimer’s, and what it meansThe FDA has approved the Lumipulse Plasma Ratio test, a groundbreaking blood test for early dementia detection. This less invasive alternat...
Feeling lethargic and sleepy? Hyderabad doctor fixes patient's sleep, reverses BP and triggers 8kg weight lossA Hyderabad doctor, Dr. Sudhir Kumar, successfully treated a patient's high blood pressure by addressing his sleep apnea. Mr. Tukaram, 46, ...
General Hospital star John J. York battles with Myelodysplastic Syndrome —What is MDS? Know causes, symptoms & treatmentGeneral Hospital actor John J. York has disclosed that he is currently receiving treatment for two blood and bone marrow disorders. In a vi...
Study finds common cold virus is releated to potentially fatal blood clotting disorderA study by the University of North Carolina (UNC) School of Medicine has shown that the common respiratory virus could be associated with b...
MicroRNAs in blood can tell a story about our mental health : StudyMicroRNAs (miRNAs) are small transcripts that target messenger RNAs and regulate the expression of several genes at once.
Swelling of hands & feet, fatigue, irritability: Everything you need to know about sickle cell diseaseThe symptoms aggravate due to dehydration, infection and hypoxia.
World Thalassemia Day: Why couples should match blood, not 'kundli', before marriageThalassemia, a blood disorder, is caused by the weakening and destruction of blood cells.
Measuring proteins in blood may help diagnose autism earlyThe test may help diagnose autism spectrum disorder with 82 per cent accuracy.
Eating out of plastic box? You could lose your hairMore than 92 per cent of patients seeking treatment for hair loss at a Bengaluru clinic were found to have plastic (BPA) in their blood.