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The phase 1 VELCART trial was conducted successfully at Christian Medical College(CMC), Vellore and was funded by the Indian Council of Medical Research (ICMR).

Cancer therapy gets cheaper and effective: CAR T-cells developed in hospital, patients in remissionSubscriber Only

May 22, 2025 12:34 IST

CMC, Vellore trial shows that developing therapy in-house is feasible instead of relying on labs outside, can bring down costs by 90 percent

For the study, scientists looked for different pathogens with genes that could potentially produce enzymes similar to the ones that environmental bacteria use to degrade plastics

Hospital superbugs chewing up plastic on medical devices: Why is this new research significant?Subscriber Only

May 22, 2025 11:42 IST

Microbes use medical plastic to form protective shield against antibiotics

Lancet study flags adolescent health challenges for 2030: Why diet, anaemia and mental health must be in focusSubscriber Only

May 21, 2025 16:49 IST

In India, 52 per cent girls and 20.8 per cent boys are anaemic

No ripening mangoes with calcium carbide: How FSSAI crackdown can keep your fruits safeSubscriber Only

May 21, 2025 14:02 IST

The presence of chemicals in godowns or next to the fruits will be considered as circumstantial evidence under Food Safety Act

Covid-19 cases rising in India: Is waning vaccine immunity a concern?Subscriber Only

May 21, 2025 17:12 IST

Reports suggest memory cells may still help the human body fight the virus

WHO chief Tedros 'confident' of eventual pandemic treaty deal

WHO adopts first global pandemic treaty: Why it redefines public health despite the US absenceSubscriber Only

May 21, 2025 08:28 IST

It hopes to ensure equitable and timely access to diagnostics, vaccines and therapeutics

Janhvi Kapoor and Sara Ali Khan get IV drip therapy: Does it really improve your skin health? Dermatologist explains

May 20, 2025 17:02 IST

Collagen, Vitamin C and glutathione are much better absorbed through drips

It doesn’t matter whether you smoke one or ten cigarettes, each cigarette is a risk factor. Smoking is not dose-specific.

Why smoking is the most serious risk factor for young heart attacks: This 32-year-old had no BP, weight or sugarSubscriber Only

May 20, 2025 18:14 IST

Even short-term smoking accelerates the build-up of plaque in arteries

World’s first human bladder transplant: Why this can help manage kidney issuesSubscriber Only

May 20, 2025 08:07 IST

Patient did not need dialysis after surgery

Joe Biden has aggressive prostate cancer: Why regular screening is important after 50Subscriber Only

May 19, 2025 20:20 IST

Even in the absence of symptoms, routine screening is recommended every one to two years

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Rapper Badshah’s weight loss transformation: How portion control in diet helpsSubscriber Only

May 19, 2025 20:22 IST

Diet contributes to about 75 per cent of weight loss while exercise is about 25 per cent

The therapist is worried about a secondary effect, that of the recent Pahalgam terror attack and Operation Sindoor on social media exposing children to graphic images and war-like situations.

After Operation Sindoor: ‘A child’s mind absorbs stories of fear, may develop trauma, personality disorders and speech delays’Subscriber Only

May 19, 2025 19:15 IST

Children in conflict zones experience trauma much before their brains learn to process it. Experts suggest coping strategies, even for those scrolling visuals

Summer superfoods: 4 fibre-packed powerhouses that can boost gut healthSubscriber Only

May 19, 2025 10:15 IST

Fibre acts as a buffer against many heat-induced digestive issues

Covid-19 surge in Hong Kong, Singapore: What’s causing the spike?Subscriber Only

May 18, 2025 08:23 IST

No need to panic, stay at home if you have any respiratory infection so that you do not transmit it to others

hair transplants are totally safe if done by skilled and experienced medical practitioners in a well-equipped and clean environment.

Kanpur engineers die after botched hair transplant: What questions should you ask your dermatologist?Subscriber Only

May 17, 2025 13:51 IST

Hair transplants are totally safe if done by skilled and experienced medical practitioners in a well-equipped and clean environment

Better than 10,000 steps? Why Japanese walking is a proven weight loss routineSubscriber Only

May 17, 2025 12:38 IST

This helps in building lean muscle mass, improves cardiovascular health and bone density

US doctors and researchers have successfully tested a gene-editing therapy moulded specifically to target the errors in an infant’s genetic code.

World’s first gene-editing therapy saves a baby with rare disorder: Why is this significant?Subscriber Only

May 16, 2025 22:09 IST

The CRISPR tool has the potential to treat babies with rare genetic diseases

Is pollution spiking BP in 30-plus women faster than men?Subscriber Only

May 18, 2025 01:48 IST

Hormonal fluctuations make women more vulnerable than we think

Reverse chronic inflammation with diet: How Mumbai entrepreneur changed his meal plansSubscriber Only

May 16, 2025 11:23 IST

Your gut health improves, blood sugar and BP swing back to normal

Over the years, one persistent health rumour has caused widespread concern: the idea that deodorants and antiperspirants cause breast cancer

Can your breast cancer risk go up with use of deodorants and antiperspirants? An oncologist explains

May 15, 2025 14:57 IST

Viral emails and internet posts claimed chemicals in underarm products could be absorbed through the skin

30-year-old had headaches, dizziness and palpitations: Why Vitamin B12 deficiency may be difficult to spotSubscriber Only

May 18, 2025 01:47 IST

Not just vegetarians, even non-vegetarians can be deficient

Anybody with a sedentary lifestyle and a fast food diet can gain up to 2 kg a month.

Sitting 16 hours at work, Bengaluru man gains 24 kg: Why long desk work leads to weight gainSubscriber Only

May 18, 2025 17:51 IST

Experts explain how what we eat at our workplace decides our obesity graph

Let’s be clear — eating a piece of cake or a sweet once in a while doesn’t mean you’ll get diabetes.

‘I have sweets, sugary tea and 2 soft drinks a day: Will this cause diabetes or is there a way out?’Subscriber Only

May 14, 2025 15:49 IST

An endocrinologist explains the chain reaction behind blood glucose build-up

Will Trump’s drug price order hit Indian generics? Here’s what you need to knowSubscriber Only

May 14, 2025 13:29 IST

Nearly 47 per cent of all generics prescribed in the US are manufactured here

AIIMS study maps mental health of cancer caregivers: How does this affect patient recovery?Subscriber Only

May 14, 2025 13:45 IST

Researchers have been tracking 200 pairs of patients and caregivers since February and found the latter suffering from post-traumatic stress disorder

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