Health and Wellness
Delhi: 58-yr-old man undergoes rare hip replacement
The patient, diagnosed with avascular necrosis in July 2022, had earlier undergone core decompression surgery at a city hospital but continued to suffer from debilitating pain and difficulty walking
Phase-3 clinical trial enrolment for India’s first dengue vaccine to be completed by October: ICMR
The results of the Phase-1/2 trial has shown no safety concerns for the one-shot vaccine, NIE Director Dr Manoj Murhekar said.
ICMR says Indians taking too much salt, launches study to address issue
The scientists have initiated a community-led salt reduction study to address the issue and are focusing on low sodium salt substitutes.
Planned C-sections may raise leukaemia risk in children: Study
Lack of exposure to vaginal bacteria during birth may be a key factor, researchers say
Could health tracking apps make you sicker?
Constant monitoring of fitness and body metrics through health tracking apps may lead to 'cyberchondria' and anxiety, warn health experts
Delhi hospital performs world’s first robotic-assisted cementless medial pivot knee replacement
The procedure offers faster recovery and better bone integration, say doctors at Max Saket
Toxic fungus from King Tutankhamun’s tomb yields cancer-fighting compounds: study
Aspergillus flavus is a common mould found in soil, decaying vegetation and stored grains.
No linkages between Covid vaccine and heart-related deaths: Govt
Siddaramaiah had on Tuesday said "hasty approval and distribution" of the Covid vaccine to the public could also be a reason for these deaths.
