5,000-yr-old skeletons revealed that people suffered from multiple sclerosis in ancient timesMany researchers suspect that the disease is triggered by a virus, known as Epstein-Barr, which causes the immune system to attack the nerv...
27 Jan, 2024, 11.09 PM IST
Human's ancient gene might be related to Alzheimer's, multiple sclerosisScientists have analyzed the large database of ancient DNA of humans, concluding that the genes might lead to an increase in the probabilit...
12 Jan, 2024, 02.59 AM IST
Research finds connection between autoimmune diseases & pregnancy related depression in womenWomen with autoimmune conditions may have a higher likelihood of experiencing perinatal depression, while those with a history of pregnancy...
09 Jan, 2024, 04.32 PM IST
Research finds long Covid's muscle fatigue linked to depletion of ACE2 receptorsResearchers at the University of Malta have found that depletion of ACE2 receptors, which permit SARS-CoV-2 to enter cells and cause COVID-...
19 Aug, 2023, 07.34 PM IST
Scientists discover a genetic variant linked to severity of multiple sclerosisScientists have identified a genetic variant that is linked to the severity of multiple sclerosis (MS) and the progression of the disease o...
30 Jun, 2023, 08.40 AM IST
Commonly found Epstein-Barr virus likely to be linked with multiple sclerosis, say Harvard researchersHarvard researchers reported one of the largest studies yet to back the Epstein-Barr theory.
15 Jan, 2022, 02.42 PM IST
Coronavirus: HIV drugs can be used in severe cases, says ICMRAccording to ICMR experts, the inclusion of the anti-HIV drugs for treating Covid-19 was based on earlier evidence about their effectivenes...
15 Mar, 2020, 10.54 AM IST
- MRI brain scans may help identify MS risk early in children
New York, Oct 15 (IANS) MRI brain scans may help identify children at high-risk of developing Mmultiple Sclerosis (MS) before symptoms appe...
15 Oct, 2017, 03.12 PM IST
Get some sun! Vitamin D deficiency may increase multiple sclerosis riskMultiple sclerosis (MS) disrupts the ability of parts of the nervous system to communicate.
15 Sep, 2017, 11.29 AM IST
- Breastfeeding linked to reduced risk of MS: Study
New York, July 16 (IANS) Mothers who breastfeed for at least 15 months over one or more pregnancies may be 53 per cent less likely to devel...
16 Jul, 2017, 11.17 AM IST
- New eye test may detect early signs of glaucoma
London, April 30 (IANS) Researchers have developed a simple eye test that could help solve the biggest global cause of irreversible blindne...
30 Apr, 2017, 10.25 AM IST
- Exercise may not reduce risk of developing multiple sclerosis
New York, Oct 1 (IANS) Exercise may not reduce a woman's risk of developing multiple sclerosis (MS) -- a demyelinating disease in which the...
01 Oct, 2016, 03.42 PM IST
'Bad' white blood cells responsible for multiple sclerosisRecent clinical trials showed that B cell depletion Therapy (BCDT) in people with relapsing-remitting MS led to dramatic decreases in new d...
27 Oct, 2015, 10.44 AM IST
Google's Life Sciences group is making another big move to treat diabetesGoogle Life Sciences entered a partnership with Sanofi, a European pharmaceutical company, to develop technologies to treat diabetes.
02 Sep, 2015, 02.24 PM IST
High salt intake a risk factor for multiple sclerosisDiets high in sodium may be a risk factor in the development of multiple sclerosis by influencing immune cells that cause the disease.
08 Aug, 2015, 02.19 PM IST
AIIMS doctors write to ICMR for cheaper treatment of diseasesThe success of alternative therapies, has led to speculation that the inexpensive, out of patent drugs may be superior to newer expensive a...
21 Jul, 2015, 12.20 PM IST
- Now control computers with simple eye movements
Scientists have developed a unique and affordable device which could enable millions to interact with their computers and surroundings usin...
13 Jul, 2012, 06.36 PM IST