The macrophage is one of the most important cells in the body. This immune cell, which means "big eater" in Greek, consumes and digests harmful materials such as bacteria, cancer cells, dust, and detritus. Macrophages are notably crucial in the lungs, where they fight bacterial infections wh
New Delhi [India], February 9: On World Cancer Day, observed on February 4, the Federal Bank Hormis Memorial Foundation, News18 Network, and Tata Trusts, in collaboration with Fortis launched a powerful short film titled '#YaadRakheinScreenKarein'. The film is part of the Sanjeevani initiati
In view of the increased number of NTDs in India, Nirmal Kumar Ganguly, former director general of the ICMR, said that there are 172 million patients with NTDs worldwide, of which India has the highest number of patients.
Bangalore (Karnataka) [India], February 9: HCG Cancer Centre, Bangalore, commemorated the World Cancer Day by hosting various initiatives, under the campaign 'The Power of Good Wishes', inspired by the poignant belief, "Jo dawa nahi kar paati, wo dua kar paati hai" (what medicine cannot achi
Predicting the development of neurodevelopmental and psychiatric illnesses such as autism or schizophrenia is challenging since they are influenced by a wide range of hereditary and environmental factors
Kochi (Kerala) [India], February 8: Sabine Hospital, a Kerala based IVF hospital is all set to install a state-of-the-art machine which detects genetic diseases inside the womb. The machine, named Next Generation Sequencer (NGS) will be used to detect genetic diseases in fetuses. The NGS mac
Chronic stress has far-reaching effects on our bodies. Many stress-related psychiatric diseases, including depression, are linked to immune system abnormalities. However, the basic mechanisms governing how these alterations influence the brain remain largely unclear.
"We have trained more than 2 million people for Cardiopulmonary resuscitation CPR in the country, its countries movement, all the states and local organisations are doing this, forty per cent cardiac deaths can be prevented by this training." said Dr Abhijat Sheth, President, National Boa
Bengaluru (Karnataka) [India], February 7: Manipal Hospitals Old Airport Road (OAR) stood as a beacon of hope on World Cancer Day, hosting the emotionally charged 'Voices of Victory: Celebrating the Journeys of Cancer Warriors' event. This commemorative gathering not only celebrated cancer s
"I think there is no such thing as the INDIA Alliance. When the INDIA Alliance was created, it immediately contracted a lot of diseases right after its birth. Then it went to the ICU and ventilator. Nitish Kumar performed its last rites in Patna... I don't think it exists anymore," Krishn
Diseases affecting the bones and joints are becoming more widespread in today's elderly populations. For example, in Japan alone, approximately 12 million people suffer from osteoporosis, a disorder that significantly weakens and fragilizes bones. Understanding the biological processes invol