The Union Ministry of Health and Family Welfare on Thursday organized a webinar on Non-Alcoholic Fatty Liver Diseases (NAFLD) to empower medical officers of Primary Health Centres (PHCs), Community Health Centres (CHCs) and District Hospitals.
The brain undergoes continual change throughout development and adolescence. Early adulthood is a common time for the onset of neuropsychiatric disorders like schizophrenia. The dopamine system, which is necessary for thinking clearly and making decisions, starts to malfunction at this stage
Beech leaf disease is a new threat to the ecosystems of North American woods. Since its discovery in northern Ohio in 2012, it has spread to twelve other US states and Canadian provinces. The damaged and dying trees were first identified only on the basis of their symptoms, which included bl
A Munich-based research team developed an algorithm that predicts the consequences of genetic changes on RNA production six times more accurately than earlier models. As a result, the genetic origins of uncommon hereditary disorders and cancer may now be more precisely identified.
A research team from Munich has created an algorithm that predicts the effects of genetic mutations on RNA formation six times more precisely than previous models. As a result, the genetic causes of rare hereditary diseases and cancer can now be pinpointed with greater accuracy.
A new risk to the ecosystems of North American forests is beech leaf disease. Twelve more US states and Canadian provinces have already experienced its spread since it was initially identified in northern Ohio in 2012. The diseased and dying trees were initially diagnosed based only on their
Jaipur (Rajasthan) [India], June 2: Interventional cardiology has made significant advancements in recent years, providing non-invasive treatment options for cardiovascular diseases. These advancements have greatly benefited patients, reducing the need for traditional surgical procedures and
Mumbai (Maharashtra) [India], June 1: According to Global Youth Tobacco Survey-4, 38% of cigarette, 47% of bidi smokers and 52% of smokeless tobacco users in India initiated the use before their 10th birthday. In contrast, 71% of students thought other people's cigarette smoking is harmful t
Obesity increases the likelihood of having mental illnesses considerably. This applies to all age groups, with women having a higher risk of most diseases than males, according to a recent study conducted by the Complexity Science Hub and the Medical University of Vienna.
A team of researchers have identified new genes associated with an increased risk of a type of heart attack that primarily affects young to middle-aged women.