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According to a study, heart failure clinics are associated with reductions in hospitalization and death rates. (Photo: Representational/Pixabay)

Heart Failure clinics are the need of the hour: Experts

Heart failure is becoming an endemic in the country, affecting an estimated 8-10 million people.

17 Oct 2019 9:30 AM IST

Our brain works like a thermostat when it comes to amplifying or suppressing pain. (Photo: AFP)

Our brains control pain perception

Scientists shed light on how brains turn pain up or down.

16 Oct 2019 2:08 PM IST

Last year, out of about 2.8 million deaths, there were 10,721 deceased donors. Their organs led to 29,680 transplants. (Photo: AP)

Place of death determines chances of organ donation

Where you die can affect your chance of being an organ donor.

16 Oct 2019 11:25 AM IST

Our findings are the first to demonstrate that Lyme disease diagnosis can be carried out in a microfluidic format that can provide rapid quantitative results. (Photo: ANI)

Now diagnose Lyme disease in just 15 minutes

Study finds method to diagnose Lyme disease within 15 minutes.

16 Oct 2019 10:53 AM IST

There are currently only two approved drugs to treat dry eye, and they dont work for everyone, especially those with severe disease. (Photo: AN()

Cure for dry eyes can be made from human antibodies

Antibody-based eye drop may treat dry eye disease: Study.

16 Oct 2019 10:32 AM IST

The damage happens when new, weak blood vessels form behind the retina at the back of the eye. (Photo: Representational/Pixabay)

Combat macular eye degeneration with gene therapy

Gene therapy effective for treating wet age-related macular degeneration: Study.

15 Oct 2019 12:02 PM IST

Earths average surface temperature is set to rise another two or three degrees by 2100. (Photo: AFP)

UNICEF reports excess weight as the new form of child malnourishment

According to UNICEF 1-in-3 young children undernourished or overweight.

15 Oct 2019 11:36 AM IST

Just like salamander, the cartilage in our joints can repair itself too. (Photo; ANI)

Cartilage in our joints can repair itself

Humans have salamander-like ability to repair cartilage in joints: Study.

15 Oct 2019 10:30 AM IST

Gene therapy is emerging as one of the more promising alternatives to long-term anti-VEGF treatment. (Photo: Representational/Pixabay)

Gene therapy can free patients from eye infections

Studies reveal that gene therapy effective for treating wet age-related macular degeneration.

15 Oct 2019 10:19 AM IST

Improved contrast sensitivity and better night vision improve drivers safety on the road. (Photo: Representational/Pixabay)

Why should cataract surgery should not ignored

Here's another reason for you to get cataract surgery.

14 Oct 2019 1:39 PM IST

The discovery that high levels of stress may substantially impact the functioning of the powerhouses of the cell opens up new avenues of research into stress-related diseases. (Photo: ANI)

Stressful life events can lead to panic attacks

Here's are the reason for anxiety disorders.

14 Oct 2019 12:53 PM IST

Recently, Beyonc©s father, Mathew Knowles, revealed that he is battling breast cancer.

Men too can get breast cancer

Everyone is born with a small amount of breast tissue that consists of milk producing glands (lobules), ducts that carry...

14 Oct 2019 5:35 AM IST