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Hope after chemo: Lymph node removal may boost ovarian cancer survival

A recent study by Aiims, Delhi suggests that removing lymph nodes after chemotherapy may significantly improve survival rates among ovarian cancer patients

Healthy life: Fixing food habits cut liver disease risk by 50%, say experts

Amid a rise in liver diseases among both urban and rural populations, doctors on Friday emphasised the critical link between dietary habits and liver health. On the eve of World Liver Day, medical experts are sending the message of "Food is Medicine", saying healthy changes today can cut the risk of liver disease by 50 per cent. Liver Transplantation Society of India president Dr Sanjiv Saigal said, "Damage done to the liver from poor dietary choices, alcohol, processed food and sedentary lifestyles can be reversed if we take action today." The liver has a remarkable ability to heal itself and even years of damage can be reversed with the right lifestyle changes, he added. A diet rich in fresh fruits, green vegetables, whole grains and lean protein not only prevents liver disease but also supports liver regeneration. "As doctors, we witness miracles when patients switch to cleaner diets -- liver enzyme levels improve, energy levels bounce back and long-term health outcomes become

Meet 14-yr-old Indian-origin teen whose app detects heart disease in 7 secs

Dallas-based Siddharth Nandyala's app 'Circadian AI' detects heart ailments in seven seconds, boasting over 96 per cent accuracy across US and Indian patient trials

Hit the gym! Building muscles may cut diabetes risk by 44%, genes no bar

Muscle up, sugar down: A new study has found individuals with high muscle strength have a 44% lower risk of developing type 2 diabetes, irrespective of their genetic predisposition to the disease

HIV spike stuns Uttarakhand hospital with 477 cases in just 15 months

According to reports, the majority of patients are men and few infected children likely contracted the virus from mothers

India battles a silent epidemic: Why vitamin D deficiency is a big worry

Over one in five Indians suffer from vitamin D deficiency, increasing the risk of rickets and osteoporosis. Experts are now calling for a national strategy, food fortification, and greater awareness

From eradicated to epidemic: Why measles has made a comeback in US

Texas has reported over 500 confirmed measles cases, with most patients unvaccinated. Health officials are pushing emergency vaccinations to curb the escalating outbreak

Homeopathy linked to fewer side effects than allopathy, ayurveda: Survey

World Homeopathy Day: LocalCircles survey finds only 24 per cent of homeopathy users experienced side effects compared to 51 per cent for allopathy

Meghan Markle opens up about postpartum preeclampsia: What is it?

"It's so rare, and so scary," said Meghan Markle as she shared about her postpartum challenges on her new podcast

Tahira Kashyap's cancer relapse: Why it returns after years of remission

Writer and filmmaker Tahira Kashyap revealed her breast cancer has recurred seven years after remission, prompting questions about recurrence, symptoms, and treatment

Beyond weight loss: Can Ozempic sharpen your brain, cut dementia risk?

Weight loss drugs like Ozempic gained popularity for managing obesity, diabetes, and related chronic conditions, a new study says it may also help prevent cognitive decline

Shingles vaccine may cut dementia risk by 20%, especially in women: Study

A study of more than 280,000 older adults in Wales finds that the shingles vaccine could help lower dementia risk, particularly among women

Packaged food horror stories from India: Rodents in syrup, frogs in wafers

World health day: 4 in 10 Indian households have reported purchasing infested packaged food in the past three years, reveals a new survey that paints a worrying picture of food safety in the country

China trials test virus-based cancer therapy as alternative to chemo

These low-cost, high-impact virus therapies are showing promise in clinical trials in China

Health Ministry releases national guidelines on medical oxygen management

The Union Health Ministry released the National Guidelines on Medical Oxygen Management on Thursday as Health Secretary Punya Salila Srivastava emphasised the critical role of properly maintaining and utilising medical oxygen infrastructure. Salila was speaking at a workshop at Delhi AIIMS which marked the launch of the National Capacity Building Programme on Oxygen Management. The programme aims to train 200 "master trainers" who will work towards capacity building of hospital administrators and medical officers across the country in proper handling and utilisation of medical oxygen, reducing wastage and improving clinical outcomes. Addressing those gathered for the workshop, Salila said maintaining medical oxygen infrastructure was necessary to meet the needs in case of any surge capacity in a healthcare facility. She also stressed the need to incorporate learnings from India's management of the COVID-19 pandemic. Dr M Srinivas, Director, AIIMS highlighted the institute's role i

Love chewing gum? You may actually be munching microplastics, finds study

Chewing gum releases thousands of tiny plastic pieces straight into people's mouths, finds a study

ICMR deploys drones for cornea transport in breakthrough eye-care move

ICMR, in collaboration with Aiims Delhi and Ministry of Civil Aviation, has conducted drone-based transport of a human cornea followed by successful transplantation surgery

'Best doctor for lowest cost': Trump's 'radical' change to healthcare costs

Executive order mandates hospitals, insurers disclose actual prices, ensuring affordability and accountability in the US healthcare system

Four new polio cases reported in Pakistan, tally rises to 32 this year

At least four new cases of polio have been reported in Pakistan, taking the tally to 32 this year, according to an official statement. Of the four new cases, three were reported from Sindh province and one from Khyber Pakhtunkhwa province. So far this year, 16 cases have been reported from Balochistan, 10 from Sindh, four from Khyber Pakhtunkhwa and one each from Punjab and Islamabad. Currently only two out of seven regions i.e. Pakistan-occupied Kashmir and Gilgit-Baltistan are polio-free. The virus has reached five regions, including four provinces and the federal capital, according to the official data. The Dawn newspaper reported that an official of the Health Ministry said that the Pakistan Polio Eradication Programme vaccinated nearly 33 million children under the age of five during a nationwide campaign in September this year. The campaign aimed to protect children from the devastating effects of polio. A comprehensive evaluation of the campaign was conducted to assess its

Africa's doses fall short amid Mpox spread while rich nations have plenty

A small fraction of those doses could help curb what is now the biggest mpox outbreak on record in the Democratic Republic of Congo and neighboring countries, disease experts say