Tag: health

Could groundbreaking CAR-T cancer therapy trigger more cancer?

July 3, 2024 admin

In the last few decades, scientists have finally learned to harness the immune system to successfully treat cancer. Image for Representation. | Photo Credit: Freepik In the last few decades, scientists have finally learned to harness the immune system to successfully treat cancer. Although doctors often use immunotherapy drugs, another type of treatment uses patient’s cells to treat their own cancers….

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3rd Human Case Of Bird Flu Outbreak Reported In US

May 31, 2024 admin

The highly pathogenic HPAI H5N1 virus has spread to more than 50 animal species, including dairy cattle. Washington, United States: US officials on Thursday reported the country’s third human case of bird flu linked to the current outbreak of the virus in dairy cattle. The Michigan farm worker is the second person sickened by the…

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Intermittent Fasting Linked To Risk Of Death From Heart Disease: Study

March 19, 2024 admin

Lifestyle interventions aimed at weight loss have come under scrutiny (Representational) The safety of intermittent fasting, a popular strategy to lose weight by limiting food intake to certain times, was called into question by a surprise finding from research presented at a medical meeting. Limiting mealtimes to a period of just eight hours a day…

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63-year-old homemaker from Kochi wins four gold medals at the recently concluded International Powerlifting Federation championships at Ulaanbaatar

October 20, 2023 admin

Reeni Tharakan power lifting at Ulaanbaataar | Photo Credit: SPECIAL ARRANGEMENT When Reeni Tharakan hit the gym 10 years ago, at 53, it was driven by a desire to lose weight and stay healthy. The last thing on her mind was powerlifting, let alone winning gold medals at international powerlifting competitions. She won four gold…

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Indonesia’s low-cost watch on antimicrobial resistance

September 4, 2023 admin

Indonesian researchers have tested a cheaper way of monitoring antimicrobial resistance that could be a key tool for developing countries. Image for Representation. | Photo Credit: Getty Images/iStockphoto Indonesian researchers have tested a cheaper way of monitoring antimicrobial resistance that could be a key tool for developing countries. Indonesian researchers have tested a cost-effective, relatively…

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