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Space travel may cause long-term change to DNA, says NASA

Seven per cent of astronaut Scott Kelly's genes linked to the immune system, DNA repair and bone formation, showed an unexpected change as a result of spending nearly a year in space, reveals NASA's "Twins Study" aimed to unravel the genomics era of space travel.

Pre-eclampsia: Threat for the preggers

Pre-eclampsia is a hypertensive disorder characterised by the presence of high-blood pressure and high protein levels in the urine (proteinuria) during pregnancy.According to data collected by the Federation of Obstetric and Gynaecological Societies of India (FOGSI) shows that pregnancy-induced high blood which is responsible for 12% of maternal deaths in India, is the leading cause of maternal mortalityThe first symptoms of Preeclampsia include high blood pressure and a high level of protein in the urine. Preeclamptic women also often have swelling in the feet, legs, and hands. This condition is said to appear during the second half of pregnancy, often in the latter part of the second or early third trimesters. However, it can occur earlier too.If this condition goes unnoticed, preeclampsia can lead to a more complicated condition called eclampsia that can put the mother and baby's life at risk. In rare cases, preeclampsia can cause death. Women with preeclampsia who have seizures ...

Cell Therapy brings new fertility hope for women with early menopause

Cell therapy, a known panacea for several medical conditions-- liver cirrhosis, diabetes, PCOD and autoimmune diseases -- has added early menopause to the list of things it can possibly set right.In a breakthrough treatment, cell therapy has reversed early menopause in several women, giving hope that they may be able to regain their fertility and even bear children. It has also eliminated their need for hormone replacement therapy (HRT).In one case, a 38-year-school teacher's ovaries which had prematurely stopped functioning were "rejuvenated" with cells extracted from her bone marrow (repokraft). The researcher extracted a sample from the woman's bone marrow and isolated about 5ml of cells. These were then injected into the patient's ovary. Once in the ovary, the cells stimulated the organ by pumping out growth factors and other chemicals.Six months down the line the "menopausal woman" started getting her periods again."It is hoped that the technique can be developed into a female ...

Platypus milk: A life saviour!

Platypus milk has emerged as an unlikely hero in saving lives, a new study has revealed.According to a research led by Commonwealth Scientific and Industrial Research Oganisation (CSIRO) Australia, platypus milk acts as a hero in the global fight against antibiotic resistance.Due to its unique features - duck-billed, egg-laying, beaver-tailed and venomous- the platypus has long exerted a powerful appeal to scientists, making it an important subject in the study of evolutionary biology.In 2010, scientists discovered that platypus milk contained unique antibacterial properties that could be used to fight superbugs.Now a team of researchers at Australia's national research agency, the CSIRO, and Deakin University have solved a puzzle that help explaining why platypus milk is so potent - bringing it one step closer to being used to save lives.The discovery was made by replicating a special protein contained in platypus milk in a laboratory setting."Platypus are such weird animals that it .

Som Distilleries & Breweries' subsidiary to start operations at Hassan, Karnataka

Following approval of excise department

Meditate to overcome insomnia, sleep disorders (March 16 is World Sleep Day)

In good news for chronic insomniacs, an ongoing study at the WellSpan York Hospital in the US to assess the impact of "Heartfulness Meditation" on insomnia has shown promising results.

China develops artificial heart with rocket technology: Report

Chinese scientists have developed an artificial heart using rocket technology and it is currently undergoing testing after thorough experiments on animals, a media report said today. The heart was developed jointly by the China Academy of Launch Vehicle Technology (CALT) and the Teda International Cardiovascular Hospital in North China's Tianjin. The artificial heart has been sent for testing and inspection after thorough experiments on animals, Science and Technology Daily reported, citing Li Hong, former director of CALT from the state-owned China Aerospace Science and Technology Corporation. The artificial heart uses magnetic and fluid levitation from a rocket system, and the "aerospace heart" is expected to move to clinical trials during the 13th Five-Year Plan (2016-20), state-run Global Times reported. "The magnetic and fluid levitation technology can reduce the friction in the device to increase the working efficiency and extend the life span of the power generator," the report

Cabinet approves MoU between India and Iran on cooperation in the field of Health and Medicine

The MoU will encourage cooperation between the two countries and strengthen bilateral ties between them.

Cabinet approves India-Iran MoU on health

The Cabinet has given its ex-post facto approval for the Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) between India and Iran on cooperation in the field of Health and Medicine.The MoU was signed on February 17 during Iranian President Hassan Rouhani's visit to IndiaThe MoU will encourage cooperation between the two countries and strengthen bilateral ties between them.The MoU covers the following areas of cooperation:--Exchange experience in training of medical doctors and other health professionals.-Assistance in development of human resources and setting up of healthcare facilities.-Regulation of pharmaceuticals, medical devices and cosmetics and exchange of information thereon.-Cooperation in the field of medical research, new technologies and knowledge-based initiatives.-Public health, Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs), and cooperation in international health.-Any other area of cooperation as may be mutually decided upon.-A Working Group will be set up to further elaborate the details of .

Ensure right skincare in changing weather

March is the month of changing weather. Be mindful of skin issues, and keep troubles away by exfoliating twice a week and by using a moisturiser with SPF in it, suggest experts.

Hand injury hampers Hillary's Jodhpur tour

Former United States Secretary of State Hillary Clinton's stay at Rajasthan's Jodhpur city kept her on rest mode as she was suffering from pain in her hand. Hillary, who is on a three-day private tour in India, yesterday slipped twice while climbing down the stone staircase at Jahaz Mahal in Mandu in Madhya Pradesh. After landing in Jodhpur yesterday, she continuously remained with doctors due to injury in her right hand. A team of doctors from a private hospital had attended her at Ummed Palace here yesterday providing primary treatment. Following the advice of the doctors, she cancelled her scheduled visit of the Mehrangarh Fort yesterday evening and planned to continue with her plan on Wednesday. But the pain intensified early morning today and Hillary was taken to a hospital here at about 5.00 a.m, an official said. She was taken to a hospital in the morning where we administered CT Scan and X-Ray of her hand, which showed that she had a minor fracture in her right wrist, a doctor

Cabinet okays MoUs between India and Iran in health, medicine

The Cabinet today approved two MoUs inked between India and Iran on cooperation in the field of health, medicine and traditional systems of medicine. The Union Cabinet chaired by Prime Minister Narendra Modi has given its ex post facto approval for the MoU in the field of health and medicine which was signed on February 17 during the visit of Iranian President Hassan Rouhani to India, an official statement said. The main areas of cooperation include exchanging experience and training of doctors, and other health professionals, assistance in development of human resource, setting up healthcare facilities and regulating pharmaceutical, medical devices and cosmetics, it said. It also includes cooperation in the field of medical research, new technologies and knowledge-based initiatives, public health and sustainable development goals (SDGs) among others. A working group will be set up to elaborate the details of cooperation and to oversee the implementation of this MoU. The other MoU ...

Delhi govt aiming to set up 1,000 'Mohalla clinics': Minister

Delhi Health Minister Satyendar Jain today said that the AAP government was working towards achieving its target of setting up 1,000 'Mohalla Clinics' in the national capital for providing healthcare facilities to people. Jain, who also holds portfolios of Public Works Department, industries, home and urban development, said that as of now, 164 mohalla clinics have been set up in the national capital. Speaking at the 'Dilli Aaj Tak Entrepreneurs Conference' here, Jain said, "In the health sector, revolutionary changes have been made in the last three years. We have set up 164 mohalla clinics as of now and preparation is on for a total of 1,000 mohalla clinics." He said that in the first year of setting up of mohalla clinics, around three crore patients had got treatment done, while in the second year, around four crore patients were treated, which shows that "people's faith" has increased on such a health facility. "We are expecting that around 4.5 crore patients will get treatment at

New test may prevent antibiotic resistances from spreading

Scientists have developed a new "rapid test" that produces a cheaper and faster diagnosis on infectious diseases in just three hours thus preventing antibiotic resistances from spreading.

Strides Shasun gets US FDA approval for HIV treatment drug Efavirenz

Efavirenz tablet is the generic version of Sustiva tablets of Bristol-Myers Squibb Company

Urinary, respiratory tract infections may double stroke risk: Study

Those suffering from urinary or respiratory tract infections may face nearly double the risk of heart attacks and strokes than obesity, researchers have warned.

Eating disorders underdiagnosed in men: study

Eating disorders may go undiagnosed in men and people of colour, depriving them of getting proper health care, a study has found. In a survey of college-age students, researchers from the University of Michigan in the US found great disparities in who was getting both diagnosis and treatment for eating disorders, including anorexia nervosa, bulimia, binge eating disorder and overconsumption. "While many people assume that eating disorders affect 'skinny, white, affluent girls,' we found that among college students with eating disorders, just two per cent were underweight, most were not affluent, and a sizeable portion were male and nonwhite," said Kendrin Sonneville, assistant professor at University of Michigan. "We also found that stereotypes about who develops eating disorders could contribute to disparities in diagnosis and treatment, with males, those of higher weight, people of colour, and the non affluent most likely to be slipping through the cracks," said Sonneville. In the ..

Compassion helped Neanderthals to survive: Study

Neanderthals could survive for almost 300,000 years because they were compassionate and genuinely cared for their peers, finds a research that challenges popular notions that they were brutish compared to modern humans.

Mindfulness meditation may prevent depression: study

Mindfulness meditation can help reduce major depression and alleviate its symptoms, a study has found. Researchers from University of Hong Kong and Chinese University of Hong Kong found that for patients with subthreshold depression who have not had a major depressive episode in the past six months, mindfulness training is a feasible method of preventing major depression. In the study, 116 adults with subthreshold depression who received the usual care with no psychological intervention were compared to 115 people who received mindfulness training. Intervention participants were invited to attend weekly two-hour mindfulness training sessions for eight consecutive weeks. At 12 months, there was a statistically significant difference in the incidence of major depressive disorder between groups (11 percent in the mindfulness group compared to 27 percent in usual care). Mindfulness training also had a small effect in reducing depression symptoms. Other secondary outcomes demonstrated no ..

Mindfulness meditation may lower major depression risk

Mindfulness meditation training may improves depression symptoms and reduce the incidence of major depression, a new study suggests.