The study, published in Science Advances, revealed that after being contracted in childhood, the BK virus usually lies dormant in the kidney
The results point toward gut-based, mitochondria-boosting therapies as a promising new avenue for CKD care
WHO outlines first-ever global recommendations for GLP-1 medicines in obesity care, stressing long-term use and behavioural support
The man from a farming family, detected with 72 per cent locomotor disability, fought lengthy legal battles, leading up to the Supreme Court, to become a doctor and faced several other overwhelming odds, but the thought of giving up the fight never crossed his mind
A new IIT Bombay-led study shows that TB bacteria change their outer fat-rich membranes to tolerate drugs, helping them survive antibiotic treatment—especially in dormant stages
The patient had first gone to a local hospital in Mizoram when his symptoms aggravated, and physicians there diagnosed him with a condition called an aortic aneurysm, a balloon-like swelling in the aorta
A new study finds that young adults with obesity show unusually low blood choline levels, a nutrient vital for liver function and brain health, potentially increasing Alzheimer’s risk
Obesity is a complex, chronic disease and a major driver of noncommunicable diseases, such as cardiovascular diseases and type 2 diabetes and some types of cancer. It also contributes to poorer outcomes for patients who have infectious diseases
These outcomes surpass global averages and reflect India’s leadership, sustained domestic investment, evidence-based strategies, and robust community engagement
Expert strategies for Indian brides on managing social media pressure, family conflict, and post-wedding blues to protect their mental well-being during the planning process
The discovery could improve neuroblastoma treatment -- the most common solid tumour in children outside the brain -- which currently claims nine out of 10 young patients who experience recurrence, Xinhua news agency reported
Forecasts from air-quality and weather agencies indicate that conditions are unlikely to undergo any significant improvement over the coming week, as meteorological factors remain largely unfavourable for the dispersion of pollutants
The discovery could improve neuroblastoma treatment -- the most common solid tumour in children outside the brain -- which currently claims nine out of 10 young patients who experience recurrence, Xinhua news agency reported
30 November,2025 11:13 AM IST | New Delhi | IANSForecasts from air-quality and weather agencies indicate that conditions are unlikely to undergo any significant improvement over the coming week, as meteorological factors remain largely unfavourable for the dispersion of pollutants
30 November,2025 11:02 AM IST | New Delhi | IANSIndia carries one of the world’s heaviest burdens of oral cancer with alarmingly high rates witnessed among women in certain regions. While the disease is widely studied in men, oral cancer in women has often remained under the radar.
30 November,2025 10:49 AM IST | New Delhi | IANSWHO’s first global guideline on infertility urges countries to improve access to affordable, science-based prevention, diagnosis, and treatment for people facing infertility
29 November,2025 12:20 PM IST | Geneva | IANSA new study shows Respiratory Syncytial Virus (RSV) infection in early infancy can raise asthma risk later, especially in children with allergic family history, highlighting vaccine benefits
29 November,2025 12:14 PM IST | New Delhi | IANSADVERTISEMENT
On International Men’s Day, here’s our expert-backed practical guidebook for Gen Z men to improve their mental well-being, amidst the numerous pressures to live up to in fast-paced, daily life (Story by Trisha Ghosh)
IIT Madras researchers have created a compact road dust collector that tackles PM2.5 pollution and offers a safer, affordable alternative to manual sweeping
28 November,2025 02:45 PM IST | New Delhi | IANS
A new report shows a 91 pct rise in antibiotic-resistant bacteria in Indian hospitals, driven largely by Gram-negative infections
28 November,2025 01:32 PM IST | New Delhi | ANI
Researchers from the universities of Cambridge and Glasgow, UK, showed that while raising body temperature to fever levels is effective at stopping human-origin flu viruses from replicating, it is unlikely to stop avian or bird flu viruses
28 November,2025 01:24 PM IST | New Delhi | IANS
Currently, the available protective measures against mosquitoes include liquids, coils, lotions, creams, roll-ons, sprays, and patches. However, these options come with their limitations
28 November,2025 01:17 PM IST | New Delhi | IANS
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Dr Lancelot Pinto, consultant pulmonologist and epidemiologist at the P.D.Hinduja Hospital and Medical Research Centre, sheds light on effects of poor air quality and what early warning signs we must pay attention to. In a chat with mid-day, he also spoke about the city’s deteriorating air quality and its possible connection with the increase in lifestyle diseases, the risks linked to exposure to air pollution, and the efficacy of masks and air purifiers, impact of construction dust on health and lifestyle of the citizens among other things.
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