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June 10, 2024 6:51 PM

Study provides new insights into type 2 diabetes

High fasting glucose levels are one of the most perplexing characteristics of patients with type 2 diabetes mellitus. This condition arises because the liver continues to produce glucose in insulin-resistant individuals, a mechanism that still raises...

June 9, 2024 4:19 PM

AI to Create New Job Opportunities, Improve Healthcare Access: Industry Experts

At a seminar titled 'Future is Exciting' hosted by the Consulate General of India in association with the Services Export Promotion Council Ministry of Commerce, Govt of India, Symbiosis International University Dubai, and Indian Women in Dubai, indu...

June 8, 2024 11:45 AM

WHO says bird flu case in Australia followed travel to Kolkata, India

The World Health Organization on Friday said the child with H5N1 bird flu reported by Australia last month had traveled to Kolkata, India, and the family said they did not have any known exposure to infected people or animals while there. The WHO sa...

June 7, 2024 7:51 PM

I&B Ministry to host events promoting Common Yoga Protocol

Information and Broadcasting Ministry will organise a variety of program activities to create awareness about the Common Yoga Protocol along with awareness about the benefits of practising Yoga. Information and Broadcasting Secretary Sanjay Jaju and...

June 7, 2024 2:04 PM

Omega-3 therapy reduces brain damage in newborn rodents: study

A study has revealed that an injectable emulsion containing two omega-3 fatty acids found in fish oil reduces brain damage in newborn rodents after a disturbance in the flow of oxygen to the brain near delivery. Brain damage as a result of inadequat...

June 6, 2024 10:33 PM

Researchers discover major cause of inflammatory bowel disease

Researchers have identified a new biochemical pathway as a major cause of inflammatory bowel disease (IBD) and related disorders, which can be addressed with existing medications. IBD, an autoimmune disease that includes Crohn's disease and ulcerati...

June 6, 2024 10:48 AM

Person with bird flu died in Mexico, WHO says

A person with prior health complications who had contracted bird flu died in Mexico in April and the source of exposure to the virus was unknown, the World Health Organization said on Wednesday. WHO said the current risk of bird flu virus to the gen...

June 5, 2024 7:03 PM

Highly pathogenic H7 bird flu found on fourth poultry farm in Australia

A highly pathogenic strain of avian influenza has been found on a fourth poultry farm near Melbourne near two other properties where the virus had already been detected, the government of Australia's Victoria state said on Wednesday. "Avian influenz...

June 4, 2024 8:04 AM

FSSAI issues directive mandating all FBOs to remove any claim of 100% fruit juices from labels

The Food Safety and Standards Authority of India (FSSAI) has issued a directive mandating all Food Business Operators (FBOs) to remove any claim of 100 percent fruit juices from the labels and advertisements of reconstituted fruit juices with an imme...

June 3, 2024 2:52 PM

GSK blood cancer drug nearly halves risk of death in late-stage trial

GSK's GSK.L multiple myeloma drug Blenrep nearly halved the risk of disease progression or death compared to standard-of-care treatments for the incurable blood cancer, according to data from a late-stage study presented at a medical meeting on Sunda...

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