Scientists say EG.5.1 will not cause a severe Covid infection
New Delhi, Aug 11 (IANS) The new subvariant of Omicron, EG.5.1, which is more transmissible, yet is less likely to worsen Covid infection, unlike...
Indian spice cardamom attains ‘superfood’ status, can help with weight loss study finds
Want to maintain a lean body weight and reduce fat? The humble cardamom may be the perfect option, according to a new study that...
Ayurvedic infertility pills cause lead poisoning in Canadian woman
A 39-year-old woman in Canada experienced lead poisoning and landed in hospital after using Ayurvedic medicines to treat infertility, according to a case report...
Covid can cause bone loss, higher fracture risk: Study
SARS‐CoV‐2 infection causes inflammation that can lead to significant changes in bone structure, according to a study in mice.
The study, published in the Journal...
Microwaving baby food containers can expose them to toxic nanoplastics
Do you microwave food containers to heat your baby’s food and drink? It could be hazardous, warned a study.
Experiments in the lab by researchers...
US FDA okays first over-the-counter birth control pill
The US Food and Drug Administration has approved the first birth control pill to be sold without a prescription in the country.
The drug Opill...
Diet soda sweetener ‘aspartame’ likely to be declared a cancer causing agent by WHO
New Delhi, June 29 (IANS) Aspartame, one of the most commonly used artificial sweeteners in foods and beverages, is soon likely to be declared...
Extreme heat wave spreads across US, over 55 million under alerts
The extreme heat wave that has baked much of the southern US continues to spread to other regions of the country this week, with...
Generic drugs effective even in diseases like cancer: PGI Director
The Postgraduate Institute of Medical Education and Research (PGIMER) here on Saturday reiterated its commitment to prescribe and promote generic drugs with its...
Germs in dentures can lead to pneumonia: Study
Dentures could play a role in causing pneumonia, if they are not cleaned properly, according to a study.
Unclean dentures provide a new surface...
