New Delhi, July 24 (SocialNews.XYZ) Daily use of statins, or cholesterol-lowering drugs, may help reduce the risk of cardiovascular events such as heart attacks, and strokes in people with HIV by 35 per cent, according…
New Delhi, July 24 (SocialNews.XYZ) About one in 11 people or 733 million people globally faced hunger in 2023, according to the latest State of Food Security and Nutrition in the World (SOFI) report published…
New Delhi, July 24 (SocialNews.XYZ) Stringent policies to restrict vehicular pollution are imperative to tackle the problems of increasing urban air pollution — a major health concern — in the country, said Indian Institute of…
New Delhi, July 24 (SocialNews.XYZ) In a highly challenging and life-changing medical feat, a team of doctors successfully corrected severe scoliosis in a 14-year-old boy from Manipur. The boy had been living with scoliosis –…
New Delhi, July 24 (SocialNews.XYZ) A newly discovered antibiotic that disrupts two distinct biological targets will make it 100 million times harder for bacteria to evolve resistance, according to a study. The study from the…
New Delhi, July 24 (SocialNews.XYZ) A 35-year-old woman has been given a new lease of life after doctors successfully removed a cricket-ball-sized rare non-cancerous tumour from the outer part of her genitalia. The tumour, known…
New Delhi, July 24 (SocialNews.XYZ) A lot more lung cell types can be infected by SARS-CoV-2, the virus that caused the Covid-19 pandemic, and the number is higher than what was previously speculated, according to…
New Delhi, July 24 (SocialNews.XYZ) Per-and polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS), commonly known as forever chemicals, are increasingly being added to pesticide products, contaminating waterways and increasing health risk for humans. A team of researchers from the…
Seoul, July 24 (SocialNews.XYZ) Hospitals with more than 300 beds will be required to establish at least one room for patients near death to stay and prepare for the end of their life with dignity,…
New Delhi, July 24 (SocialNews.XYZ) The Union Budget 2024-25 is “real world” and harnesses domestic and international currents optimally, but not mentioning health among the nine top priorities of the government is a concern, said…
New Delhi, July 24 (SocialNews.XYZ) The shape of a person’s kneecap may indicate their risk of developing osteoarthritis – a common and debilitating joint disease, suggested a study. Researchers from the Australian National University (ANU)…
New Delhi, July 24 (SocialNews.XYZ) The Union Budget has increased expenditure for the National Health Mission (NHM) by about Rs 4,000 crore and also proposed digital public infrastructure (DPI) at a population scale. The Budget,…
Bengaluru, July 23 (SocialNews.XYZ) Biocon and Biocon Biologics Chairperson Kiran Mazumdar Shaw, welcoming the removal of Customs duty on three cancer drugs in the Union Budget 2024-25, on Tuesday said the government needs to consider…
New Delhi, July 23 (SocialNews.XYZ) Calling it a welcome step, oncologists on Tuesday hailed the Central government’s move to exempt customs duty on three more cancer drugs. The three drugs are Trastuzumab deruxtecan (for breast…
New Delhi, July 23 (SocialNews.XYZ) Ensuring optimal sleep duration and a consistent sleep schedule may significantly lower the risk of insulin resistance, prediabetes, and Type 2 diabetes, said an expert. Taking to the social media…
New Delhi, July 23 (SocialNews.XYZ) In a big relief to cancer patients, Union Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman, while presenting the Union Budget 2024, exempted customs duty on three cancer drugs. The three drugs are Trastuzumab…
New Delhi, July 23 (SocialNews.XYZ) Girls are more affected by juvenile idiopathic arthritis than boys, said experts on Monday highlighting the need for recognising the symptoms early. Juvenile Idiopathic Arthritis (JIA) is a chronic condition…
New Delhi, July 23 (SocialNews.XYZ) US researchers have developed a novel tool that can help reduce the onset of depression in individuals over 60. Researchers from Mass General Brigham, in collaboration with Yale University, have…
New Delhi, July 23 (SocialNews.XYZ) Early recognition of sarcoma (rare cancer) symptoms can significantly improve treatment outcomes, increasing patients’ survival rates and quality of life, said experts on Tuesday. July is recognised as sarcoma awareness…
New Delhi, July 23 (SocialNews.XYZ) Young boys are more at risk of developing Type 1 diabetes (T1D) than girls, finds a study. It showed that the risk decreases markedly in girls after age 10 years,…