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Do you consume fatty, sugary foods? It may impair brain function, finds study
Researchers looked at the relationship between high-fat, high-sugar (HFHS) diets and first-person spatial navigation
Key enzyme to fight deadly brain cancer identified
This enzyme called PGM3 plays a vital role in the hexosamine synthesis pathway, which is involved in the processes of protein and lipid glycosylation that allow tumours to rapidly grow
Pinworm medication may treat aggressive skin cancer: Researchers
The research led by University of Arizona Cancer Center and published in the Journal of Clinical Investigation, found that in laboratory models of Merkel cell carcinoma, pyrvinium pamoate inhibited cancer cell growth and reversed the cancer’s neuroendocrine features
Scientists create novel method to identify healthy and cancerous cells
The team of researchers, led by Professor Hiromi Miyoshi, came up with a way of tracking cells using phase-contrast microscopy, one of the most common ways of observing cells.
Kids exposed to paternal depression may have behavioural issues later: Study
Researchers reported that children exposed to paternal depression when entering kindergarten are far more likely to have teacher-reported behavioural difficulties and poor social skills at age 9
Researchers use AI to decode how brain processes language during conversations
Researchers employed artificial intelligence to take a closer look at how our brains handle the back-and-forth of real conversations
Rising liver ailments concerning; diet crucial to maintain liver health: Experts
It is crucial to prioritise liver health and help people understand the value of regular check-ups, preventive care and lifestyle modifications, an expert said
VR, AR tech may help people manage everyday stress: Study
The research team tested their stress simulation technology on a group of 19 participants, the majority of whom overwhelmingly supported it
Early exposure to air, light pollution may raise paediatric thyroid cancer risk
The findings showed that for every 10 micrograms per cubic meter increase in PM2.5 exposure, the odds of developing thyroid cancer rose by 7 per cent overall
Boy who couldn't poop for 2 yrs finds relief, and other Mumbai medical miracles
With every passing day, there are so many medical advancements being made to help people suffering from sicknesses and diseases. Mumbai being a hub sees many travel from all over the country and the world, to find relief. Here are two interesting cases from the week that give hope for a healthy future not only a Nashik boy but also a Dutch woman
Liver Day: Docs say young adults with diabetes at greater risk of liver diseases
With liver conditions on the rise in people aged 23–35, doctors stress the importance of early diabetes management to prevent life-threatening liver damage
Fixing dietary habits can cut liver disease risk by 50 pc: Experts
Ahead of the World Liver Day which falls on April 19, healthcare experts said that food is medicine, as cases of liver diseases among both urban and rural populations rise in the country
Liver Day: Docs say young adults with diabetes at greater risk of liver diseases
With liver conditions on the rise in people aged 23–35, doctors stress the importance of early diabetes management to prevent life-threatening liver damage
18 April,2025 12:03 PM IST | Mumbai | mid-day online correspondent
Fixing dietary habits can cut liver disease risk by 50 pc: Experts
Ahead of the World Liver Day which falls on April 19, healthcare experts said that food is medicine, as cases of liver diseases among both urban and rural populations rise in the country
18 April,2025 10:28 AM IST | Mumbai | IANS
Need to raise awareness, promote early diagnosis of haemophilia: JP Nadda
India faces a significant burden of haemophilia, holding the second-largest patient population globally, estimated at around 1,36,000 individuals
17 April,2025 04:43 PM IST | Mumbai | IANS
New blood test offers hope for early detection of Parkinson's disease
The new method, detailed in the journal Nature Aging, measures specific RNA fragments in the blood, Xinhua news agency reported
17 April,2025 04:33 PM IST | Jerusalem | IANS
Ice-cold feet and heaviness in legs may signal varicose veins: Study
Typical symptoms of varicose veins include sensations of heaviness, aching, throbbing, and itching; restlessness in the legs; fluid retention and swelling; muscle cramps; and leg ulcers in severe cases
17 April,2025 04:14 PM IST | Mumbai | IANSADVERTISEMENT
PICS: 5 key facts about Pope Francis' health journey
A day after blessing thousands on Easter Sunday, Pope Francis passed away at the age of 88. As the spiritual leader has been sick over the last few months, here is a a sneak peek into his silent struggles dealing with a respiratory complications as he leaves millions heartbroken with his departure
Extreme heat may raise risk of schizophrenia, depression: Study
From mild distress to serious conditions like schizophrenia, rising temperatures are making things harder for millions," said lead author Professor Peng Bi, from the University's School of Public Health
16 April,2025 11:44 AM IST | New Delhi | IANS
Chronic pain may raise risk of depression by four times: Study
The study published in the journal Science Advances shows that having chronic pain in multiple parts of the body was linked to a greater risk of depression than having pain at a single site
16 April,2025 10:51 AM IST | New Delhi | IANS
Heart valve disorder linked to elevated heart risk, says study
Researchers from the Karolinska Institute in Sweden showed that the valve abnormality called Mitral annular disjunction (MAD) increases the risk of ventricular arrhythmias - a dangerous type of heart rhythm disorder that, in the worst case, can lead to cardiac arrest.
15 April,2025 07:36 PM IST | New York
New oral antibiotic as effective as standard Gonorrhoea treatment: Lancet
What makes gepotidacin especially significant is its ability to tackle strains of gonorrhoea that no longer respond to conventional drugs — a growing global concern.
15 April,2025 07:34 PM IST | New Delhi | IANS
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Pulmonologist on the dangerous impact of Air Pollution in Mumbai
Dr Lancelot Pinto, consultant pulmonologist and epidemiologist at the P.D.Hinduja Hospital and Medical Research Centre, sheds light on effects of poor air quality and what early warning signs we must pay attention to. In a chat with mid-day, he also spoke about the city’s deteriorating air quality and its possible connection with the increase in lifestyle diseases, the risks linked to exposure to air pollution, and the efficacy of masks and air purifiers, impact of construction dust on health and lifestyle of the citizens among other things.