Category: HEALTH/MEDICINE

Early risers at risk of developing eating disorder: Study

New York, Jan 6(SocialNews.XYZ) Being an early riser could increase the risk for having anorexia nervosa -- an eating disorder…

2 years ago

Indian-origin MIT engineer’s inhalable sensors to detect lung cancer early

New York, Jan 6 (SocialNews.XYZ) Diagnosing lung cancer could become as easy as inhaling nanoparticle sensors and then taking a…

2 years ago

17,000 people may have died from hydroxychloroquine: Study

Washington, Jan 6 (SocialNews.XYZ) Hydroxychloroquine (HCQ) recommended by physicians for curing Covid-19 has been linked to nearly 17,000 deaths, according…

2 years ago

JN.1 now responsible for 62% of Covid-19 cases in US: CDC

New York, Jan 6 (SocialNews.XYZ) The highly transmissible JN.1, from the lineage of Omicron, is the predominant Covid-19 variant, causing…

2 years ago

Health Ministry tightens rules to ensure pharma firms meet quality norms

New Delhi, Jan 6 (SocialNews.XYZ) Health Ministry on Saturday issued a new set of stringent guidelines to ensure that pharmaceutical…

2 years ago

Study finds reason, cure for cancer immunotherapy-induced colitis

New York, Jan 6 (SocialNews.XYZ) US researchers have identified a mechanism that causes severe gastrointestinal problems with immune-based cancer treatment.…

2 years ago

Scientists find compound to fight against Covid infection

New York, Jan 6 (SocialNews.XYZ) Scientists have identified compounds that obstruct the "landing gear" of a range of harmful viruses…

2 years ago

India reports 774 new Covid cases, 2 deaths

New Delhi, Jan 6 (SocialNews.XYZ) The Union Health Ministry on Saturday said the country reported recorded 774 new Covid-19 cases…

2 years ago

Covid wave peaked in Singapore, but patient loads remain high: Report

Singapore, Jan 6 (SocialNews.XYZ) The fresh wave of Covid-19 has peaked in Singapore, even though patient loads remain high in…

2 years ago

Study links Covid infection with increased risk of schizophrenia

New York, Jan 6 (SocialNews.XYZ) Even as the world is seeing a fresh surge in Covid-19 cases, a new study…

2 years ago

Delhi shivers on second consecutive Cold Day, air quality in ‘very poor’ levels

New Delhi, Jan 5 (SocialNews.XYZ) The national capital, for the second consecutive day, on Friday witnessed a severe cold day…

2 years ago

JN.1 represents ‘very serious evolution’ of Covid virus, say global experts

New Delhi, Jan 5 (SocialNews.XYZ) JN.1, the latest Covid-19 variant from the lineage of Omicron making a fresh surge around…

2 years ago

India reports 761 new Covid cases, 12 deaths

New Delhi, Jan 5 (SocialNews.XYZ) India on Friday recorded 761 new Covid-19 cases and 12 deaths in the past 24…

2 years ago

Pfizer’s Paxlovid antiviral drug does not reduce risk of long Covid: Study

New York, Jan 5 (SocialNews.XYZ) US pharma giant Pfizer's antiviral drug Paxlovid (Nirmatrelvir-ritonavir) does not reduce the risk of developing…

2 years ago

Study links bipolar disorder to early death more than smoking

New York, Jan 5 (SocialNews.XYZ) Having bipolar disorder -- a serious mental illness that can cause both manic and depressed…

2 years ago

Surge in Covid, flu cases in US brings back mask mandates in hospitals

New York, Jan 5 (SocialNews.XYZ) Many hospitals across several US states have brought back the mask mandates, even as the…

2 years ago

IIT Kanpur’s research offers new hope in cancer & brain disorders

Kanpur (UP), Jan 5 (SocialNews.XYZ) The Indian Institute of Technology Kanpur (IIT-K) has achieved a breakthrough in biomedical research, with…

2 years ago

LG Chem signs deal to sell rights to anti-obesity drug to US’ Rhythm Pharma

Seoul, Jan 5 (SocialNews.XYZ) South Korean chemical company LG Chem on Friday signed a deal to sell the global licensing…

2 years ago

Seizures may explain sudden deaths in babies, toddlers: Study

New York, Jan 5 (SocialNews.XYZ) Brief seizures, accompanied by muscle convulsions, could be a potential reason behind unexpected deaths in…

2 years ago

SL to begin vaccination drive to control measles outbreak

Colombo, Jan 5 (SocialNews.XYZ) With an aim to control the ongoing measles outbreak in Sri Lanka, the island nation will…

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