Scientists
Scientists find new cause of age-related blindness
Scientists have revealed that they have a found a new cause that is one of the major factors behind age-related blindness. According to the scientists, age-related Macular Degeneration (AMD) i…
young
Emotional stress affects young women's heart more
Young women with heart diseases are more likely than men to have reduced blood flow to their heart if they are under emotional stress, says a new research. "Women who develop heart diseas…
Union Health Ministry
Abortion till 24 weeks may become legal soon
Health ministry proposes to amend existing MTP Act. Consistent efforts of the National Commission of Women (NCW) and the doctor fraternity to make changes in India's abortion law have f…
Prime Minister
India lagging behind in medical research: Modi
Prime Minister Narendra Modi Monday said India is lagging behind in the field of medical research and more work should be done. "India is lagging behind in the field of medical researc…
Science
How Long To Nap For The Biggest Brain Benefits
Taking a nap, we’ve seen time and again, is like rebooting your brain. Everyone likes to get a quick nap in every now and then, but napping may be as much of an art as it is a science. The Wall St…
Medical
Implant Controls High Blood Pressure Sans Drugs
There is this particular observation made by some of the more astute folks out there when we take drugs to cure or manage a medical situation in our lives, and more often than not, such a drug will…
Science
Brain Stem Implant Could Help Deaf Boy Hear
A toddler who was born deaf might eventually be able to hear for the first time, assuming all goes well with the surgical procedure that implanted a device on the boy’s brain stem. After all, this …
Medical
Google Unveils Smart Contact Lens That Measures Glucose Levels
For those who find it troublesome to wear prescription glasses, contact lenses are the next best thing. Apparently not content with contact lenses just being able to let people see better, Google h…
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