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Study finds how colorectal cancer gene is associated in broad range of solid tumors

Washington , March 25 (ANI): A gene linked to colorectal cancer appears to play a role in the development of other solid tumours, according...

US study links intermittent fasting to increased cardiovascular risk. Doctors say ‘more evidence needed’

The research was presented at a major heart association conference in US. Health experts say too early to draw conclusions based on study that is not yet peer-reviewed or published.

Andhra has 3rd highest C-section rate in India. How it’s trying to reverse trend, with midwives at helm

Pan-India, C-section increasingly becoming an elective surgery rather than one driven by medical necessity. A state govt pilot project, which has kicked off in Tenali, aims to change this.

Longer genes are associated with ageing

Illinois , March 22 (ANI): What causes our bodies to age? Four complementary research, including one from Northwestern Medicine, reached the same conclusion, long...

Rate of early puberty rising in India? ICMR plans nationwide project to find answers

Doctors report rise in prevalence, especially after Covid pandemic, although there is no comprehensive data available from earlier. National-level survey could kick off later this year.

Global panel calls for scaling up cholera vaccine supply to combat ongoing upsurge in cases

International Coordinating Group (ICG) on Vaccine Provision (ICG) noted that 473,000 cases of cholera were reported to the WHO in 2022.

Moosewala’s baby brother puts focus on artificial reproductive technique law & age limit it imposes

Artificial Reproductive Technique (ART) Regulation Act, 2021, limits the use of such procedures to women between the ages of 21 and 50. The late rapper’s mother is 58.

Dr. Dangs Lab aims to revolutionise healthcare with AI-powered diagnostic platform

New Delhi , March 21 (ANI) Harnessing the power of AI in healthcare, Dr. Dangs Lab has unveiled a platform to provide tailored testing...

Researchers find ways to reduce side effects of breast, ovarian cancer treatment

Geneva , March 20 (ANI): Certain anti-cancer medications also target healthy cells in addition to malignant cells. Their use may become restricted if their...

WHO introduces new parallel process to speed up COVID-19 vaccine, medicine approvals

WHO's current recommendation development and prequalification (PQ) or Emergency Use Listing (EUL) assessment processes are being expedited for COVID-19 products.

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Profit margins in lottery industry are tiny. Here’s how Future Gaming paid for its electoral bonds

Neither state govts nor companies earn large profits from lotteries. However, a look at the system shows there’s ample evidence of murky dealings and financial irregularities. 

Amid plans to lift AFSPA, Army starts joint training with Jammu & Kashmir Police

In an interview with Gulistan News this week, Union Home Minister Amit Shah said the government would leave law and order to J&K Police and slowly withdraw troops.

For BJP, Kejriwal is an idea whose time has come to be destroyed

The ‘idea’ Kejriwal's politics grew around was a no-holds-barred fight against corruption. That is the reason Modi govt has now tarred him and his entire party with the same paint.