High Altitude's Diabetes Shield: Red Blood Cells Act as Sugar Sponges
Scientists discover low oxygen triggers red blood cells to absorb glucose, lowering blood sugar. A new drug mimicking this effect reversed diabetes in mice.
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Scientists discover low oxygen triggers red blood cells to absorb glucose, lowering blood sugar. A new drug mimicking this effect reversed diabetes in mice.
Scientists discover exercise triggers liver enzyme that repairs leaky blood-brain barrier, reducing inflammation and improving memory in aging brains.
Utopia unveils Nexa Gut, a stem-cell attractant nutraceutical for digestive repair, with obesity vaccine in pipeline, at BioAsia 2026.
AIIMS Delhi hosts intensive training with Harvard expert Dr. Indranil Sinha to launch India's pioneering face transplant program for severe facial deformities.
A 14-year-old from Uzbekistan with end-stage heart failure recovers after receiving an LVAD, becoming the youngest such recipient in India.
Hospitals report success with second stem cell transplants & new drugs like daratumumab, enabling long-term remission for myeloma patients, even in relapse.
ICMR study finds 6-month all-oral regimens for drug-resistant TB are cost-effective and improve health outcomes compared to longer treatments.
ICMR study finds 6-month all-oral TB regimens are cost-effective, improve health outcomes, and reduce treatment burden for drug-resistant TB in India.
Top experts warn against using HbA1c alone for diabetes diagnosis in India due to anemia and blood disorders, advocating for glucose tests.
A 16-year-old survives after rare, life-saving surgeries to remove and rebuild her stomach following accidental corrosive chemical ingestion.
CDSCO approves AstraZeneca's Durvalumab (Imfinzi) for advanced endometrial cancer treatment, expanding its use in India's oncology portfolio.
Lancet study reveals HbA1c diabetes test gives misleading results in Indians due to anaemia & blood disorders, risking misdiagnosis.
Experts warn India will have the world's 2nd-highest Parkinson's cases by 2030, with a surge in young-onset patients in Southeast Asia.
A major Swedish study of nearly 60,000 women finds no link between Covid-19 mRNA vaccination and childbirth or miscarriage rates.
Doctors at AIIMS Delhi performed a complex endoscopic surgery to remove a 2-inch metal spring from a 14-month-old girl's esophagus, saving her life.
A new fingerstick test delivers hepatitis B DNA results in an hour, expanding access to diagnosis and treatment in remote, resource-limited areas.
Actor Chiranjeevi urges regular screenings as Health Minister Nadda launches India's first evidence-based lung cancer treatment guidelines.
Experts warn 60% of India's mental disorders are in under-35s, driven by digital overuse, pandemic stress, and lack of awareness on timely treatment.
Health Ministry clarifies only two Nipah virus cases in West Bengal since last December. 196 contacts tested negative. Public urged to trust official sources.
A construction worker survives a steel rod piercing his skull and neck in Gurugram. Doctors at Artemis Hospital perform a complex, innovative surgery for a full recovery.