Bryan Johnson’s bloodless experiment to 'live forever': What is behind the billionaire biohacker’s plasma purge?In a bold new twist on his quest for eternal youth, longevity crusader Bryan Johnson has undergone a full plasma replacement, swapping his ...
17 May, 2025, 11.52 PM IST
His blood was special. Australian blood donor saved lives of 24 lakh babies. Who was James Harrison?James Harrison, known as the 'Man with the Golden Arm,' passed away at 88. His blood donations, which spanned over six decades, helped save...
04 Mar, 2025, 10.56 AM IST
Ratan Tata in search of blood donor: Help needed to save critically ill dogRatan Tata has issued an urgent appeal on Instagram, seeking a blood donor for a seven-month-old puppy suffering from suspected tick fever ...
27 Jun, 2024, 11.52 AM IST
British PM Rishi Sunak apologises for 'infecting thousands with tainted blood', says its 'a day of shame for the British state'British PM Rishi Sunak apologized for a cover-up by the NHS, revealed in a report, where over 30,000 people were infected with HIV and Hepa...
21 May, 2024, 09.52 AM IST
Blood Donation: Who can donate, who can't, and what are the rules for blood donation?Blood donation is a selfless act that can make a profound difference in the lives of others. Understanding the criteria for blood donation,...
14 Jun, 2023, 12.52 PM IST
World Thalassaemia Day 2023: Date, theme, history, significanceAs we prepare to commemorate Thalassaemia Awareness Day this year and promote greater understanding of this disease, here are some key poin...
08 May, 2023, 01.44 PM IST
World Blood Donor Day: From a healthier heart to a better mental state, here are some surprising benefits of donating bloodOn World Blood Donor Day find out why blood donation is not just an act of kindness.
14 Jun, 2022, 08.56 AM IST
Nobel Prize in medicine jointly awarded to Harvey J Alter, Michael Houghton, Charles M Rice for discovery of Hepatitis C virusThe discovery of the scientists allowed the rapid development of antiviral drugs directed at hepatitis C.
05 Oct, 2020, 04.30 PM IST
Covid-19 plasma therapy safe, without adverse side effects: StudyThe clinical administration of the blood component plasma from recovered Covid-19 patients to those severely affected by the disease could ...
03 Jun, 2020, 11.56 AM IST
AIIMS planning to conduct clinical trial of plasma therapyAIIMS Director Dr Randeep Guleria said the mode of treatment in COVID-19 is still at an "experimental stage" and there is a need for good a...
29 Apr, 2020, 10.51 AM IST
‘No blood from gays’: Male donors to be asked about sex lifeThe ban also applies to individuals suffering from chronic illnesses such as cancer, organ failure, allergies and respiratory ailments.
26 Sep, 2018, 11.03 AM IST
Swelling of hands & feet, fatigue, irritability: Everything you need to know about sickle cell diseaseThe symptoms aggravate due to dehydration, infection and hypoxia.
27 Jul, 2018, 10.47 AM IST
Centre proposes to rename 'blood banks' as 'blood centres'The Centre has fixed 103 riders to streamline the rules for blood donation. The minimum age for a blood donor remains 18 years and the maxi...
11 Jun, 2018, 05.34 PM IST
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.
08 May, 2018, 02.50 PM IST
Zika virus: Facts you should knowZika virus disease is caused by a virus primarily transmitted to people through the bite of an infected mosquito from the Aedes genus, main...
28 May, 2017, 11.35 PM IST
Why we still don't have an Ebola vaccineAmid emergency WHO meetings and frenzied containment efforts, where is the Ebola vaccine?
06 Sep, 2014, 01.51 PM IST
- BJP holds blood donation camp on its foundation day
The Jammu and Kashmir unit of the BJP organised a blood donation camp today to commemorate the 33rd foundation day of the party.
06 Apr, 2012, 05.25 PM IST