Doctors warn against antibiotic misuse as resistance threat growsLeading doctors are warning the public about the dangers of antibiotic resistance. They stress that antibiotics must only be used under a d...
29 Dec, 2025, 07.35 PM IST
Your urine can reveal liver damage, spot these 5 subtle signs before it’s too lateYour urine can signal liver problems. Dark or brown urine indicates bilirubin buildup. Foamy urine suggests protein leakage. A strong smell...
06 Nov, 2025, 01.49 AM IST
IIL launches first indigenous Hepatitis A vaccinePriced at ?2,150 per dose, it is a two-dose vaccine in which the first dose is administered at above 12 months of age and the second dose i...
19 Jan, 2024, 09.27 PM IST
Hidden reservoir of Covid virus identified in body cells by Indian scientistsThe study focused on extracellular vesicles (EVs), microscopic particles released by cells, revealing a previously unknown aspect that coul...
13 Dec, 2023, 08.58 PM IST
Indian scientists find hidden reservoir of Covid virus in body cellsEven for individuals deemed virus-free by conventional tests, the presence of SARS-CoV-2 RNA within EVs may indicate a potential source for...
13 Dec, 2023, 04.34 PM IST
Viral hepatitis could cause liver cancer: Here's what you need to know about prevention and treatmentIn medical terms, hepatitis is explained as an inflammation of the liver, which is responsible for blood filtering, nutrient processing, an...
08 Aug, 2023, 05.25 PM IST
World Hepatitis Day: Experiencing fatigue, joint pain & itching? Time to get vaccinatedHepatitis A and E, an infection of the liver, can last for four-five weeks.
28 Jul, 2022, 12.51 PM IST
Mystery liver illness is making children sick. Scientists feel this common virus is responsibleTen of the children with unexplained hepatitis needed liver transplants in the UK.
26 Apr, 2022, 07.20 PM IST
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.
19 Apr, 2022, 07.44 PM IST
World Hepatitis Day: Facts most people don't knowIn some cases, the chronic infections leave behind long-term health implications.
28 Jul, 2018, 06.20 PM IST
World Hepatitis Day: Those yummy roadside pakodas can lead to liver cancer!Hepatitis is a condition of inflammation of the liver, and is mostly caused by viral infections.
28 Jul, 2018, 09.35 AM IST
Dark urine, nausea, abdominal pain? Get checked for hepatitis, it is more dangerous than you thinkHepatitis signs can be asymptomatic, and damage the liver over time leading to cirrhosis.
27 Jul, 2018, 05.58 PM IST
Your body's immunity can damage your liver: Watch out for these signsAutoimmune liver disease can be transmitted genetically or is caused because of some reactions wherein the liver cells are recognised as in...
12 Sep, 2017, 09.42 AM IST
95% of hepatitis patients don't notice infectionConcerns are not limited to India. The assessment shows the infection, as well as is its consequent mortality, increasing rapidly worldwide.
28 Jul, 2016, 11.06 AM IST
Here are 10 things you can do to prevent liver inflammationHepatitis, which is contagious, can be prevented by avoiding personal contact with someone who is infected.
26 Jul, 2016, 12.44 PM IST
HIV model can beat hepatitis, say doctorsOn World Hepatitis Day on Monday, World Health Organization called for using similar strategies and infrastructure to check the spread of i...
29 Jul, 2014, 12.15 PM IST
India has the second highest number of Hepatitis B infectedEvery year, nearly 600,000 patients die from HBV infection in the region but the govt doesnt yet have national policies relating to screeni...
27 Jul, 2014, 05.50 PM IST