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Cancer cell fingerprints in blood may speed up diagnosis




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World’s first dengue vaccine likely by 2015: Sanofi

The company said the vaccine gives a 95.5% protection against severe dengue and an 80.3% reduction in the risk of hospitalisation.




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Ayurveda needs dedicated doctors, says PM

Biggest challenge today is lack of confidence in Ayurvedic practitioners




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Ebola drug to be tested




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Going bananas

A visit to the National Research Centre for Banana reveals the many vicissitudes of this humble fruit




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Ebola vaccine seems safe in first-stage testing




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Stem cells hold new hope for baldness




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Dr. Reddy’s closes acquisition of Novartis’ Habitrol brand




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Almonds could reduce belly fat: study




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China starts clinical trial to repair human spinal cord injury




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FDA invites Indian regulators to join inspections




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Cipla wins $189 m Global Fund tender for AIDS drugs

Contract is effective from January 1 and will run for 3 years




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Gorilla origins of two AIDS virus lineages confirmed: Study

Previous research found that groups M and N of the HIV-1 virus originated in geographically distinct chimpanzee communities in southern Cameroon, but origins of groups O and P remained uncertain till now.




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Spider venom may hold chemical keys to new painkillers




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WHO to begin large-scale testing of Ebola vaccine




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Australian researchers discover new treatment for prostrate cancer




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Bespoke cancer vaccines hold promise

They are designed to make a patient’s immune system attack tumours




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Repurposed antibiotic shows promise

In its old form, the antibiotic is very safe for use but it lacks the necessary antibacterial activity against many bacterial pathogens.




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India flooded with unsafe fixed dose combination drugs

Many unapproved FDC formulations contain banned, restricted, or never approved drugs




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Government proposal to provide affordable medicines faces roadblocks

The system should ensure medicines reach both the middle class and the poor who depend on the government healthcare sector.




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Researchers one step closer to cracking Alzheimer’s puzzle

Alzheimer’s, a progressive form of dementia, may occur in middle age or in old age, and while a lot of research is on for drug treatments, none has been successful.




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What is the life span of human sperm?




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New therapeutic avenues for treating TB




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Gene mutations link to leishmaniasis




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"Japanese and American scientist favourites for medicine Nobel"




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First trial to use umbilical cord stem cells to cure HIV




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Hallucinations linked to differences in brain structure

The effect was observed regardless of whether hallucinations were auditory or visual in nature, consistent with a reality monitoring explanation.




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Drug-resistant bug Klebsiella causes worry

In some cases, even colistin has failed to kill it.




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‘India’s fight against TB lacks punch’




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Guinea declared free of Ebola virus that killed over 2,500




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Quality control for AYUSH drugs




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Sharks can help prevent human tooth loss

Network of genes enables these creatures to develop and regenerate teeth throughout their lifetime.




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Indians could face a higher risk of diabetes-induced lung ailments

High levels of insulin directly damage the lung structure, says global study.




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Blueberries may help beat Alzheimer’s: study

Researcher says the 'super fruit ' can have a real benefit in improving memory and cognitive function in some older adults



  • Diet & Nutrition

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3D printing could help fix damaged cartilage in knees

A disruptive technology, says researcher




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Diabetes drug may raise bladder cancer risk: study

Compared with no thiazolidinedione use, pioglitazone associated with an overall 63 p.c. increased risk




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Tequila plant extracts may help treat osteoporosis

Substances from the plant found to enhance absorption of calcium in the body and promote the formation of new bones




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Scientists investigating sperm-boosting nutrient

Significance of lycopene, a nutrient found in tomatoes to boost male fertility, under study.




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Green Corridor paves the way for organ transport

13 km covered in just 14 minutes from Victoria Hospital to M.S. Ramaiah Hospital in Bengaluru




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Human trial of Zika vaccine to start soon




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Prices of 42 essential drugs slashed by 15%




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Fathers can help prevent obesity in children: study

Young adults, who grew up in stable families with quality parental relationships, more likely to have healthy diet, activity and sleep behaviours, and less likely to be obese.




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Compound in turmeric may treat colon cancer: study

Researchers from Saint Louis University in the United States have said that curcumin, an active ingredient in the spice, holds promise in treating such cancers.




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Novel drug compound inhibits skin cancer in mice, finds study




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Over 90? Hip replacement is still possible




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‘Cervical cancer can possibly be eliminated’

India lagging behind in implementing cervical cancer vaccines in its national immunisation programmes, says Dr. R. Sankaranarayanan, Special Advisor on cancer control




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Made-in-India leprosy vaccine to be launched

It will be introduced in five districts of Bihar and Gujarat first.




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World’s smallest tape recorder built from bacteria

Mr. Wang and his team created the microscopic data recorder by taking advantage of CRISPR-Cas, an immune system in many species of bacteria.




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