Health

London : A team of German scientists has developed a 'mini-heart' that is just 0.5 millimetres in size to study the earliest development phase of the human heart and facilitate research on diseases.The team from the Technical University of…

Bengaluru : World Liver Day is celebrated across the world on April 19 to raise awareness about liver diseases. It focuses on educating people about severity, early detection and prevention of liver diseases. According to studies,…

London : People living with long Covid who suffer from loss of smell show different patterns of activity in certain regions of the brain, a new study has found.The research from University College London used MRI scanning to compare the…

New York : "Scientists have in a breakthrough identified a gene, which when blocked or deactivated via drugs can reduce sperm count.The findings, detailed in the journal Nature Communications, could pave the way for a highly effective,…

Sydney : Long Covid appears to manifest as a post-viral syndrome of no greater incidence or severity than seasonal influenza, finds new research. However, the similarity observed is only valid for people who are vaccinated, according to the…

London : Remnants of ancient retroviruses passed down in our DNA could be an effective target for antibodies against lung cancer, according to researchers.The early genetic clues could indicate where and when cancer cells might spread next,…

Sydney : Australia's New South Wales (NSW) state on Thursday reported one tetanus death the first since 1993 as well as three cases of the infection, urging locals to check their vaccination status.According to a statement released by the…

New Delhi : China has recorded the first death due to avian influenza A(H3N8) virus, the World Health Organisation said on Wednesday.China, on March 27, notified the WHO of a H3N8 virus infection in a 56-year-old woman. The woman from…

London : Following a time-restricted fasting a type of intermittent fasting diet plan may lead to fertility problems in both males and females, according to new research conducted in fish. While intermittent fasting includes all intentional…

New York : High levels of stress among people aged 45 years or older can raise their risk of developing cognitive impairment, finds a study.The US Centers for Disease Control and Prevention defines cognitive impairment as when a person has…