Category: health
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Teen Aggression A Warning Sign For Faster Aging Later In Life
Washington, Mar 6: Teens who frequently lash out at others may face lasting physical health consequences later in life, according to research published by the American Psychological Association. The study found that aggressive behavior in early adolescence is linked to faster biological aging and higher body mass index by age 30. “This study highlights the potential…
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Researchers played music to cells – aggressiveness of laryngeal cancer decreased
Mar 04: The continuous movement of the vocal cords weakens and eventually stops as laryngeal cancer progresses. Researchers have, for the first time, discovered that restoring cellular vibration reduces the aggressiveness of advanced vocal cord cancer. When cancer cells were exposed to sound-wave vibration, a protein that promotes cancer growth and severity decreased. “What…
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Study Reveals Extensive Benefits of Emergency Department Clinical Trials
A new study published in JAMA Network Open reveals that participation in emergency department-based clinical trials delivers substantial benefits that extend far beyond improved patient outcomes. The study, co-led by Gail D’Onofrio, MD, MS, Albert E. Kent Professor of Emergency Medicine at Yale School of Medicine, offers compelling evidence that clinical research can be a…
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Immune-Boosting Fruits: What to Eat Daily to Strengthen Your Body’s Natural Defences
By:- Ms Meenakshi S K, Nutritionist, Aster RV Hospital A robust immune system relies on a constant intake of vitamins, antioxidants, fiber and natural plant compounds. Of all the food sources, fruits are the richest in these nutrients that support immune system the most. Having different types of seasonal fruits as the daily diet helps…
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Bacterial pathogens build antibiotic-resistant “bunkers” using filament scaffolds
Researchers have discovered and characterized at the atomic level a mechanism that enables bacterial pathogens—including hospital bacteria Acinetobacter baumannii and Pseudomonas aeruginosa—to assemble antibiotic-resistant three-dimensional (3D) biofilms. These findings open a new avenue for developing therapies against multidrug-resistant bacterial infections by targeting the biofilm assembly. Many pathogenic bacteria form 3D biofilms to protect themselves from the immune system, antibiotic treatments, and drying on environmental surfaces. Some of the most problematic…
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Shri Dinesh Gundu Rao, Hon’ble Minister for Health & Family Welfare, Govt of Karnataka, Graces Milestone Celebration as Chief Guest
Bengaluru, Feb 25: Fortis Hospital Cunningham Road, one of central Bengaluru’s most trusted tertiary care institutions, marked 35 years of dedicated healthcare service to the city with a grand milestone celebration held at The Chancery Pavilion Hotel, Bengaluru. The event was attended by nearly 300 guests, including doctors, senior leadership, staff, patients and well-wishers. The…
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SIMS Hospital Launches ‘Universal Health Code,’ Calls It First-Ever Human Body Owner’s Manual
Chennai, Feb 25: The Universal Health Code – presented as the world’s first comprehensive “owner’s manual” for the human body, was launched here today. Spanning nearly 300 pages, the book carries the collective wisdom of 50 leading experts from diverse specialisations, all 1984 batchmates of Madras Medical College. The first copies of the book were…
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Apollo Diagnostics unlocks dual benefits: Save taxes, Save Health !
Delhi, Feb 24: As the tax filing season intensifies across India, Apollo Diagnostics has announced the launch of its specialized “Tax Saver” health package. Designed to bridge the gap between financial planning and physical well-being, this initiative offers working professionals a strategic way to optimize their tax liabilities while prioritizing preventive healthcare. The comprehensive package features…
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Ministry of Ayush Marks Unani Day 2026 with National Conference on “Innovation and Evidence in Unani Practice” in Mumbai
Mumbai, Feb 19: The Ministry of Ayush, Government of India, commemorated World Unani Day 2026 by organising a two-day National Conference on “Innovation and Evidence in Unani Practice” on February 14–15, 2026, in Mumbai. Held under the aegis of the Central Council for Research in Unani Medicine (CCRUM), the conference brought together policymakers, researchers, academicians,…
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Barbra Streisand Women’s Heart Center Leads $7.5M Aging Study
LOS ANGELES (Feb. 17, 2026) — The National Institutes of Health and the National Institute on Aging have awarded a multi-institutional research team led by investigators in the Smidt Heart Institute at Cedars-Sinai $7.5 million to further study how damage to tiny blood vessels contributes to heart disease, cognitive decline and frailty as women age.…
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