Jayalalithaa died of sepsis: What you need to know about this life-threatening condition
Sepsis is a life-threatening condition triggered by an infection in any part of the body.
Feb 06, 2017, 16:18 PM IST
Molecular mechanism that may cause autoimmune diseases found
In an important step towards treating autoimmune diseases, researchers in Japan have discovered a new molecular mechanism that could explain the cause of some such disorders that result from a hyperactive immune system.
Dec 28, 2016, 17:05 PM IST
Tapeworm infection: Know its signs and symptoms!
Tapeworm infection is an infection caused by a flat, long segmented worm that is found in uncooked meat, especially pork.
Dec 03, 2016, 00:14 AM IST
Kids recovering from complex pneumonia can breathe sigh of relief
A study published in Pediatrics journal has suggested that children recovering from complex pneumonia can be discharged from the hospital with oral instead of intravenous antibiotics.
Nov 17, 2016, 21:18 PM IST
People above 60 years should get vaccinated against invasive pneumonia: AIIMS doctors
Doctors at All India Institute of Medical Sciences (AIIMS) on Friday suggested people above 60 years to get themselves vaccinated against invasive pneumonia, an acute condition when the organisms goes beyond the respiratory tract causing severe infection.
Nov 12, 2016, 00:33 AM IST
Bad relationship during pregnancy ups infection risk in mother, child
The risk of pregnant women with the lowest satisfaction in their relationship becoming ill is more than twice than those who are satisfied.
Oct 18, 2016, 16:51 PM IST
How antibiotic-resistance are making kidney infections more deadly
Pyelonephritis -- infection of the kidney usually caused by E. coli bacteria and which can start as a urinary tract infection -- causes fever, back pain and vomiting.
Oct 05, 2016, 12:18 PM IST
Hong Kong records 188 new HIV cases
A total of 188 new cases of HIV infection were reported in Hong Kong in the second quarter of 2016, health officials said on Tuesday.
Aug 30, 2016, 21:29 PM IST
How malaria supports spread of infectious cancer in Africa
Infectious agents can cause a lot of cancer in Africa and researchers believe they now have a clue to how malaria during pregnancy creates the right conditions for a virus to cause cancer in children.
Aug 26, 2016, 21:29 PM IST
Know these skin problems caused by stress!
One should not take stress as it is not good for health and have plenty of side effects.
Aug 10, 2016, 00:27 AM IST
How a protein boosts immune system to fight pneumonia
Researchers have determined how a protein can boost immune system's ability to battle pneumonia.
Jul 31, 2016, 15:38 PM IST
Over 650 dengue cases in Odisha, one death
The outbreak of dengue in different parts of Odisha has triggered panic among people with the number of affected people reaching 654 in the state, and one person dying of the mosquito-borne disease.
Jul 12, 2016, 00:26 AM IST
Cure for Zika may be on its way
Doctors could soon have a cure for Zika infection after a team of researchers found a way to disrupt Zika and similar viruses from spreading in the body.
Jun 18, 2016, 15:11 PM IST
Risk factors for toenail fungal infection
Risk factors for toenail fungal infection
Jun 15, 2016, 14:40 PM IST
Delhi: AIIMS claims to have discovered oral vaccine to cure Hepatitis B
AIIMS claims to have discovered oral vaccine to cure Hepatitis B.
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How malaria parasite invades initial target liver
Researchers have uncovered an essential interaction between malaria parasites and liver cells.
Nov 27, 2015, 15:08 PM IST
HIV infection surged to record numbers in Europe in 2014: WHO
A record number of people -- over 142,000 -- were diagnosed with HIV in Europe in 2014, the World Health Organisation (WHO) announced on Thursday.
Nov 27, 2015, 00:54 AM IST
First human H7N9 case this winter reported in China
The first human H7N9 case this winter was reported in south China's Guangdong province, the provincial health commission announced on Tuesday.
Nov 24, 2015, 14:07 PM IST
Cranberries can help cut antibiotic resistance
Not only cranberries help your health from head to toe, but are also an effective approach to help reduce antibiotic use, according to a recent research.
Nov 06, 2015, 09:47 AM IST
Urinary infection may cause falls in older people
Not just a loose throw rug or poor eyesight, even bloodstream, respiratory and urinary infections can cause falls, especially in older people, says a study.
Oct 10, 2015, 18:28 PM IST
