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Blood sodium levels linked to cognition in older adults
A lower level of sodium in the blood may affect cognitive functions with advancing age, a new study has warned.
Setu Wellness eyes Rs 100 cr revenues in 3 yrs
Setu Wellness Solutions, a wellness startup promoted by the Mariwala family today said it aims to offer high quality dietary supplements and nutritional solutions, eyeing Rs 100 crore revenue in three years. "We have launched 13 products within five broad categories, vision, liver, heart, diabetes, and gut and will focus on online marketing and promotion. Looking at the growth prospects, we are expecting to clock Rs 100 crore revenues by 2021," Setu Wellness CEO Nihaal Mariwala told PTI here. Besides India, the startup has a partner in the product space in the US. After six months, Setu hopes to expand its product portfolio. In the initial phase, it is focussed on big metros such as Tier 1 and Tier 2 cities, Mariwala said adding that the age group it is targeting is 30-45 years of age. "Nutraceuticals industry in India is one of the most rapid growing markets in the Asia-Pacific region. The country's nutraceuticals industry is worth about USD 2.2 billion and is ...
Autism, schizophrenia share gene activity in brain
Researchers have found that certain psychiatric disorders like autism, schizophrenia and bipolar disorder share some physical characteristics at the molecular level, specifically, patterns of gene expression in the brain.
Why women are more prone to suffer stroke decoded
Researchers have found that stroke disproportionately affects women as compared to men due to factors such as fluctuations in naturally occurring hormone levels, early age of menarche and menopause.
Decoded: Why you feel hungrier after weight loss
Ever wondered why it is so difficult to maintain a healthy weight after substantial weight loss? Hunger hormone ghrelin which tricks the bodies into thinking that it needs to eat more, may be the culprit, researchers have shown.
How to steep the perfect cup of tea?
Making tea may seem a simple and easy task but to brew the perfect cup, one needs to take care of some key details.
'Fully' lab-grown human eggs may lead to new fertility treatments
In a first, scientists have grown human eggs in a laboratory from its earliest stage to full maturity, an advance that could lead to improved fertility treatment for young cancer patients.
Human eggs grown in lab for first time by scientists in UK
Scientists at the University of Edinburgh have said they have succeeded in growing human eggs in the laboratory for the first time, offering new hope for fertility treatments. Experts believe the latest development could not only help the understanding of how human eggs develop, but open the door to a new approach to fertility preservation for women at risk of premature fertility loss such as those undergoing chemotherapy or radiotherapy. While the process has previously been achieved with mice, it has proved difficult with human eggs. "It's very exciting to obtain proof of principle that it's possible to reach this stage in human tissue. But that has to be tempered by the whole lot of work needed to improve the culture conditions and test the quality of the oocytes [eggs]," said Prof Evelyn Telfer, one of the researchers on the project. "But apart from any clinical applications, this is a big breakthrough in improving understanding of human egg development," she ...
Poor nutrition in early childhood can make you deaf
Parents, take note. You need to keep a check on your child's diet as a new study suggests that young adults who were undernourished as preschool children were approximately twice as likely to suffer from hearing loss.
Delhi-NCR generates 5900 tonnes of medical waste per annum: ASSOCHAM
According to estimates, Delhi and NCR region alone annually generate bio-medical waste of about 5900 tonnes, in which share of Delhi is roughly around 2200 tonnes. NCR consisting of Noida/Greater Noida creates 1200 tonnes of bio-medical waste and Gurgaon produces 1100 tonnes of such a waste while Ghaziabad share is estimated around 800 tonnes. As far as Faridabad is concerned, estimates reveal that this town generates 600 tonnes of bio-wastes, adds the ASSOCHAM latest findings.
Ebola virus can infect human reproductive organs: study
Ebola virus can infect reproductive organs of humans, according to a study conducted on macaques. Prior studies of survivors of the 2014-2016 Ebola outbreak in West Africa have revealed sexual transmission of Ebola virus, and that viral RNA (Ebola virus genetic material) can persist in semen following recovery. While little is known about viral persistence in female reproductive tissues, pregnant women with Ebola virus disease have a maternal death rate of more than 80 per cent and a foetal death rate of nearly 100 per cent. Researchers from The National Institute of Allergy and Infectious Diseases in the US infected four female and eight male macaques with the Makona variant of Ebola virus, the variant responsible for the recent West Africa outbreak. All the macaques succumbed to Ebola disease and were euthanized six to nine days after infection. The scientists then took reproductive tissue samples from each macaque and analysed the samples for signs of Ebola virus ...
Ebola virus can infect human reproductive organs: Study
The Ebola virus has the potential to infect reproductive organs of humans, reveals a study conducted on macaques.
Anti-anxiety drug can reverse brain deficits caused by alcohol
Australian researchers have identified an anti-anxiety drug that could potentially reverse the damage caused to the brain by alcohol abuse.
Immunotherapy with "Dendritic Cells", a game changer for cancer patients
One of the most recent advancements in cancer treatments is Immunotherapy with "dendritic cells". It has been proven beneficial in the case of skin, kidney, breast, pancreatic, colon, ovarian and prostate cancer. In India LDG India has initiated this medical facility in collaboration with the renowned Germany based laboratory "Dr. Gansuage"."We are proud of the medical advancements such as Lanex DC treatment. The results are astounding and encouraging. It utilizes better technology, technique and scientists. Cancer patients who have used this therapy as compared to those who undergone the previous and other versions of Immunotherapy, there has been an increase in quality of life, helped in prolonging the life span, controlling and abolition of symptoms by facilitating them live a routine life. The cancer patients will now have access to this treatment with our cancer centre in Gurgaon. It is surely going to benefit as this treatment has largely proven its effectiveness worldwide," ...
Fortis Healthcare shares soar 24.5% on merger buzz
Shares of Fortis Healthcare jumped 24.5 per cent today amid reports that Manipal hospital, backed by TPG, is in advanced talks to merge the company with itself. The stock erased its early losses and soared 24.54 per cent to Rs 157.05 on BSE during the afternoon trade. At NSE, shares of the company zoomed 24.31 per cent to Rs 156.70. BSE has sought clarification from Fortis Healthcare with reference to reports that Manipal hospital is in advanced talks to merge Fortis Health with itself. Fortis Healthcare promoters Malvinder Mohan Singh and Shivinder Mohan Singh have resigned as directors from the company's board following the Delhi High Court order upholding the Rs 3,500 crore arbitral award in favour of Daiichi Sankyo. The Singh brothers have jointly tendered their resignation to the Board of Fortis Healthcare, which will discuss it in the meeting on February 13, the company said in a filing to the BSE yesterday. According to media reports, Deloitte has refused to ...
New drug could reverse binge drinking effects on brain
Scientists have identified a drug that could potentially help our brains reboot and reverse the damage caused by heavy alcohol consumption. Research in mice show that two weeks of daily treatment with the drug tandospirone reversed the effects of 15 weeks of binge-like alcohol consumption on neurogenesis - the ability of the brain to grow and replace neurons (brain cells). This is the first time tandospirone has been shown to reverse the deficit in brain neurogenesis induced by heavy alcohol consumption. Tandospirone acts selectively on a serotonin receptor, according to the research published in the journal Scientific Reports. The researchers also showed in mice that the drug was effective in stopping anxiety-like behaviours associated with alcohol withdrawal, and this was accompanied by a significant decrease in binge-like alcohol intake. "This is a novel discovery that tandospirone can reverse the deficit in neurogenesis caused by alcohol," said Professor Selena ...
Jubilant Pharma gets USFDA nod for Symmetrel's generic version
Drug firm Jubilant Life Sciences today said its subsidiary has received final approval from the US health regulator for Amantadine Hydrochloride tablets, an anti-viral and anti-Parkinsons drug. The approved drug, generic version of Symmetrel of Endo, is indicated for the prophylaxis and treatment of signs and symptoms of infection caused by various strains of influenza A virus. It is also indicated in the treatment of Parkinsonism and drug-induced extrapyramidal reactions. "Jubilant Pharma Ltd, a material wholly owned subsidiary of the company, through one of its wholly owned subsidiaries, has received abbreviated new drug application (ANDA) final approval for Amantadine Hydrochloride tablets, 100 mg," Jubilant Life Sciences said in a BSE filing. This is the ninth approval received by the company from the USFDA during the current financial year. As on December 31, 2017, Jubilant Life Sciences had 86 ANDAs for oral solids filed in the US, of which 56 have been approved ...
This drug could reverse alcohol's damaging effects on brain
Scientists have found a new pill that could reverse the effects of binge drinking on the brain.The studies of Queensland University of Technology (QUT) researchers in adult mice show that two weeks of daily treatment with the drug tandospirone reversed the effects of 15 weeks of binge-like alcohol consumption on neurogenesis - the ability of the brain to grow and replace neurons (brain cells).-This is the first time tandospirone has be shown to reverse the deficit in brain neurogenesis induced by heavy alcohol consumption-Tandospirone acts selectively on a serotonin receptor (5-HT1A)-The researchers also showed in mice that the drug was effective in stopping anxiety-like behaviours associated with alcohol withdrawal, and this was accompanied by a significant decrease in binge-like alcohol intake"This is a novel discovery that tandospirone can reverse the deficit in neurogenesis caused by alcohol," said study leader neuroscientist Professor Selena Bartlett from QUT's Institute of ...
Probiotic Drink Yakult Light unveiled by Shilpa Shetty
Having carved a niche for itself in the probiotic category, Yakult Danone India Pvt. Ltd., a 50This new variant was unveiled by fitness icon and Bollywood celebrity Shilpa Shetty Kundra, who endorsed Yakult Light at a Press Conference in Mumbai, along with Minoru Shimada, Managing Director, Yakult Danone India Pvt. Ltd., and Dr. Neerja Hajela, General Manager - Science and Regulatory Affairs, Yakult Danone India Pvt. Ltd.Yakult Light is a sister product of the signature Yakult product and contains the same unique probiotic, Lactobacillus casei strain Shirota (LcS), in the same amount (6.5 billion). LcS has been scientifically proven, through more than 80 years of research, to help improve digestion and build immunity when consumed regularly.With reduced sugar and Vitamin D and E, Yakult Light caters for the daily needs of the health conscious and is suitable for all age groups. It contains less sugar and calories owing to the use of a sweetener of natural origin, Steviol Glycoside. ...
'Undernourished kids more likely to suffer from hearing loss'
Children who are undernourished during preschool years are more likely to suffer from hearing impairment later in life, a study has found. Hearing loss is the fourth leading cause of disability worldwide, and an estimated 80 per cent of affected individuals live in low-and middle-income countries, researchers said. The study, published in the American Journal of Clinical Nutrition, analysed the relationship between the hearing of more than 2,200 young adults and their nutritional levels as children 16 years earlier. "Our findings should help elevate hearing loss as a still-neglected public health burden, and one that nutrition interventions in early childhood might help prevent," said Keith West from the Johns Hopkins University Bloomberg School of Public Health in the US. Results of the auditory tests show that young adults who were stunted in childhood were nearly twice as likely to show signs of hearing loss. Stunting, or being too short for one's age, is a chronic ..