Social media is abuzz with weight-loss drug retatrutide and longevity goals. What is the drug all about?A new weight-loss drug, retatrutide, is generating excitement. This investigational medicine targets three hormone receptors, offering a po...
13 Apr, 2026, 07.23 AM IST
No pills, no surgery: Heart doctor advises four natural ways to keep your arteries healthy and flexibleIndia faces a heart disease challenge. A cardiologist offers four lifestyle habits for protection. These include resistance training, omega...
09 Oct, 2025, 11.09 PM IST
Luck, genes, or gut: The secrets of world’s oldest person’s extraordinary 117-year life revealedMaría Branyas, the world's oldest person, passed away at 117. Researchers studying her extraordinary lifespan found a combination of protec...
01 Oct, 2025, 06.42 PM IST
New research reveals genetic basis for blood pressure and hypertension tiskA recent study delves into the genetic underpinnings of blood pressure regulation and the risk of developing hypertension. Researchers iden...
01 May, 2024, 06.47 PM IST
New study finds what causes blood pressure or hypertension diseaseA recent study over 2,000 genomic regions influencing blood pressure and hypertension risk. Analyzing data from over a million individuals,...
01 May, 2024, 03.33 PM IST
Actor Suniel Shetty-backed Vieroots in talks to raise upto $10 millionThe company uses an advanced technology called EPLIMO and is into personal consumer geonomics and epigenetic management.
04 Jun, 2022, 03.44 PM IST
Kochi-based biotechnology startup develops test kit for genomic analysisCOVIGENE, developed by technology-driven, genome -based wellness enterprise SAGENOME on its OhMyGene platform, will provide sufficient info...
25 Oct, 2021, 08.28 PM IST
MedGenome secures $55 million funding led by LeapFrog InvestmentsMedGenome plans to use the funds raised to expand clinical genomic testing to India's tier-2 and tier-3 towns and cities, as well as toward...
02 Apr, 2020, 08.27 AM IST
Here’s one app that could address your critical medicare needsThe app, also called Kvatchii, will record all health-related activities of the patient between doctor visits, and remind them what they ne...
10 Jan, 2018, 11.38 PM IST
Even a single treadmill session could be beneficial for your heartEndurance training may boost expression of genes involved in repairing damaged DNA and provide a protective effect on the heart.
08 Feb, 2017, 11.08 AM IST
11% Delhiites suffering from Asthma: GovtHealth Minister J P Nadda said that air pollution was known to be one of the aggravating factors for many respiratory and cardiovascular di...
07 Aug, 2015, 04.52 PM IST
Over 90 new gene regions tied to obesity identifiedResearchers with the GIANT analysed genetic samples from more than 300,000 individuals and found 97 sites in the human genome associated wi...
18 Feb, 2015, 04.46 PM IST
Snapdeal ties up with Mapmygenome to offer personal genomic serviceIt will offer a range of personal genomic services that predict diseases and pinpoint the right medicine for an individual.
10 Sep, 2014, 08.50 PM IST
Apollo Hospitals launches Strand's clinical genomic tests"These tests will help doctors diagnose disease more precisely, identify the optimal treatment and monitor disease and treatment course for...
25 Jul, 2014, 10.30 AM IST
11 new genetic variants linked to high blood pressure foundResearchers from London examined the DNA of 87,736 individuals of European ancestry to discover genetic variants associated with blood pres...
21 Feb, 2014, 02.07 PM IST
How Personal genomics is proving to be a popular tool in preventive healthcare?Personal genomics assessment that helps people discover their propensity for specific diseases is proving to be a popular tool in preventiv...
04 Oct, 2013, 04.29 AM IST
- Govt to tighten quality check on junk food
The pesticide-in-cola controversy has triggered some swift action in Nirman Bhavan -- the Union health ministry’s headquarters.
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