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A World War II-era drug just helped patients go from 7 bathroom trips a night to just oneMayo Clinic researchers found a new way kidneys manage water. This discovery uses an old drug, probenecid, to reveal a pathway independent ...
Protein in your urine? Top doctor reveals 5 hidden causes you can’t afford to ignoreKidney issues like protein in urine and stones are linked. Autoimmune diseases, uncontrolled diabetes, and high blood pressure damage kidne...
Biotech startup Helex raises $3.5 million in round led by pi VenturesBluehill Capital, SOSV, and other global investors participated in the round. The Hyderabad- and US-based biotech startup will use the fund...
Lesser-known symptoms to detect kidney disease and four ways to prevent it, nephrologist explainsKidney disease often develops silently, making early detection through routine check-ups vital. Experts emphasise that controlling diabetes...
Novo, Lilly weight-loss drugs should be first option obesity treatments, European doctors saySemaglutide, the active ingredient in Novo's Wegovy and Ozempic, and tirzepatide, sold as Zepbound and Mounjaro by Lilly, are so effective ...
224 health risks lurk behind obesity: Doctor explains the science you can’t afford to ignoreObesity is a growing health crisis affecting millions. It links to diabetes, heart issues, and even cancer. Body Mass Index helps assess we...
Before diabetes strikes: The shocking truth about prediabetes you need to knowPrediabetes vs diabetes: Prediabetes affects over 96 million American adults, with most unaware of their condition. It's characterized by h...
Obesity drugs gain weight in labs: Several clinical trials by big and small pharma cos underwayDriven by the success of Wegovy and Mounjaro, numerous pharma companies are developing anti-obesity drugs, with over 170 in various stages....
Lupin launches generic version of kidney disorder treatment drug in USLupin Ltd has launched generic Tolvaptan tablets in the US, after receiving USFDA approval. These tablets, with strengths of 15 mg, 30 mg, ...
Magnesium deficiency in women: Can it be life-threatening and what causes it?Magnesium is crucial for women's health, supporting hormonal balance, bone health, and cardiovascular function. Deficiency can lead to issu...
Shattering the Silence: Paving the path for cardiovascular wellness and diabetes care through the lens of Indian womenDr. Sarita Rao, Dr. Shehla Shaikh, and Dr. Anupama Dubey dive into the spectrum of heart health and diabetes in the latest drop of the USV ...
What other health conditions might weight-loss drugs treat?New data suggests that semaglutide may also cut the risk of stroke or heart attack, and may delay the progression of kidney disease in diab...
UTIs, osteoporosis & depression: Common diseases that women are prone toSeveral health conditions affect women more than men.
World Liver Day: Warning signs won’t show until it’s too late, some conditions can be reversed with good habitsThe WHO says one in five Indians is likely to suffer from a liver disease.
Twin Health raises Rs 1,000 crore to scale its Whole Body Digital Twin technologyThe Series C funding round saw participation from Sequoia Capital India, ICONIQ Capital, Perceptive Advisors, Corner Ventures, LTS Investme...
Here's how to know when you truly need to hydrateThe most important measure of hydration is the balance between electrolytes like sodium and water in the body. And you don’t need to chug g...
Breathe Well-Being raises $5.5 million in funding led by AccelGeneral Catalyst, 3one4 Capital and Scott Shleifer, the global managing director of New York-based investment firm Tiger Global also partic...
Diabetes startup Breathe Well-being raises $1 million from 3One4, othersBreathe Well-being, a health-tech startup focused on type 2 diabetes, will use the funding for scaling its technology platform (Breathe app...
Here are a million reasons to eat milletsWith our rice & wheat obsession, we seem to have left them millets for the birds to feed on. It's time we incorporated more of them in our ...
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