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New Delhi, May 27, 2025: Delhi-based leading biotech company Vgenomics has entered into a special partnership with Dr. Shroff’s Charity Eye Hospital. The aim of this partnership is to detect the eye disease keratoconus at an early stage using a new technology. For this purpose, they have developed a unique tear-based biomarker, named VSP-2224. Keratoconus is a progressive eye disease …

We often associate vaccines with childhood, but adult vaccination is just as vital. As we grow older, the immunity we once built begins to wane, making us vulnerable to diseases we thought we’d left behind. Fortunately, there are safe and effective vaccines that can protect adults from serious health risks. Here are seven essential ones to keep on your radar. …

Most people would have had a mouth ulcer at some point—a tiny, painful sore that makes eating or talking difficult.  Most of the time, it heals on its own, in a week or two and is soon forgotten.  But what if the small sore does not go away?  Or it keeps coming back?  Is it joined by others?  Could your …

Menstrual cycle tracking apps have gained immense popularity in this era, due to a boom in the Femtech industry where digital convenience meets personal health. These apps contain a rhythm method, basal body temperature tracking, or cervical mucus monitoring, a type of birth control involving tracking your menstrual cycle and symptoms. It helps to track your menstrual cycle on a …

Learning that you or your partner carries the thalassaemia trait can be surprising—especially if you’re in good health. Being a carrier (also known as having thalassaemia minor) doesn’t mean you have the disease. It simply means you possess a genetic mutation that could be passed on to your children. The concern arises when both partners are carriers. This significantly increases …

“FIBROPLUG” India’s first patented silk-chitosan composite hemostatic sponge, marks a significant leap forward in rapid hemorrhage control for accidental, surgical, and field injuries “FIBROPLUG” innovation developed by Fibroheal Woundcare Pvt Ltd and the Indian Institute of Science, Bengaluru was enabled by DBT-BIRAC’s SBIRI and PCP schemes  New Delhi, 26th May 2025: FIBROPLUG, a breakthrough innovation for Haemorrhage Control has been used by Indian defence …

Dry cough can be eased with simple remedies like honey, steam inhalation, and proper hydration. Trusted medications like Benadryl cough syrup offer effective relief and lasting comfort. A dry cough, also known as a non-productive cough, does not produce mucus or phlegm. It often feels irritating and persistent, making it difficult to sleep or concentrate. Unlike a productive cough, which …

The thyroid gland, located near the base of the neck, is a butterfly-shaped gland that generates hormones that regulate a variety of vital biological processes, including bone maintenance, heart, muscle, and digestive function. The gland is made up of two types of cells: follicular cells, which govern metabolism, and parafollicular cells, which control calcium absorption. Thyroid cancer is a rather …

Unexpected Diagnosis It often begins with something seemingly insignificant—a small amount of blood in the urine, a sudden need to use the lavatory, or many night time treks to the loo.  Many patients disregard these symptoms as an inconvenience, or age-related weakness. Unfortunately, for some, the final diagnosis becomes life-altering: bladder cancer. The Not-So-Obvious Relationship Between Tobacco and Bladder Tobacco …

1 in 10 Indian Women Affected as Disorders Surge As World Thyroid Day approaches on May 25th, new data highlights the significant burden of thyroid disorders in India, with nearly 1 in 10 women in the country suffering from these conditions. The National Family Health Survey (NFHS) V reveals a stark gender disparity, reporting that 2.7% of women aged 15-49 …