Potential new treatment for deadly nipah, hendra viruses identified
Scientists have identified a potential new treatment for the Nipah and Hendra viruses, two lethal and Continue reading “Potential new treatment for deadly nipah, hendra viruses identified” » More...
Improving sanitation, sewerage can radically reduce cholera in developing world
Nov 10 : A recent study has found that improvement in sanitation and sewerage can Continue reading “Improving sanitation, sewerage can radically reduce cholera in developing world” » More...
Washing hands with soap and warm water is the best way to fight bacteria
Sept 21 : According to a new study, the most effective way health care workers can eliminate Clostridium.difficile bacteria, one of the most difficult bacteria to combat, from their hands is by washing them with More...
Pregnancy may help slow down progression of AIDS in HIV-infected women
Sept 20 : A study revealed that pregnancy might slow down the progression of AIDS in HIV-infected women receiving antiretroviral therapy. Continue reading “Pregnancy may help slow down progression of AIDS More...
Childhood rubella vaccination may eradicate chronic eye disease
Sept 20 : A new research has revealed that childhood vaccination for the rubella virus can almost eradicate a chronic inflammatory eye disease called Fuchs heterochromic iridocyclitis (FHI). Continue reading “Childhood More...
Giving your cows cannabis may prevent mad cow disease!
Sep 18 : It seems that cattle will now be turning into dopeheads for a new study has found that feeding cattle with cannabis could stop the development and spread of mad cow disease. Continue reading “Giving More...
New viruses in patients with respiratory tract infections identified
Sept 7 : Researchers at the University of California, San Francisco have discovered a number of viruses and viral subtypes in patients with respiratory tract infections (RTI). Continue reading “New viruses More...
Diarrhoea, cholera kill 80 in Orissa
Aug 27 : An outbreak of water-borne diarrhoea and cholera has claimed 80 lives in three backward districts of Orissa in the aftermath of monsoon rains with thousands still suffering from the diseases, officials More...
Diarrhoea situation worsening in Bangladesh: expert
Aug 18 : The diarrhoea situation in post-flood Bangladesh is worsening as about 50 patients are coming every hour to the special hospital here. Continue reading “Diarrhoea situation worsening in Bangladesh: More...
Uttar Pradesh struggles to contain Japanese Encephalitis
Aug 18 : Doctors in Uttar Pradesh are grappling to fight off the spread of Japanese Encephalitis, a deadly viral infection, that has claimed at least 65 lives so far in the region. Continue reading “Uttar More...
