New Delhi, Dec 3 (IANS) A common heart drug has shown promise to delay the onset of Huntington's disease -- a progressive and inherited brain disorder that causes nerve cells in the brain to break down, according to a new study. Common…

New Delhi, Dec 3 (IANS) A team of US scientists has deemed two commonly used antiseizure medications -- lamotrigine and levetiracetam -- safe to use during pregnancy. Epilepsy -- a chronic neurological condition -- is characterised by…

Seoul, Dec 3 (IANS) South Korea's antitrust regulator on Tuesday said it has fined leading drugmaker Celltrion 435 million won ($309,900) for engaging in unfair business practices. The biopharmaceutical giant is accused of unfairly…

New Delhi, Dec 2 (IANS) In a bid to enable cities to become "self-reliant" and "water secure", central assistance of Rs 66,750 crore has been allocated for the projects under the Atal Mission for Rejuvenation and Urban Transformation…

New Delhi, Dec 2 (IANS) US researchers have, in a study on Monday, found a link between hidden belly fat, known as visceral fat, and abnormal proteins in the brain -- hallmarks of Alzheimer’s disease. Visceral fat refers to the accumulation…

New Delhi, Dec 2 (IANS) Eating more plant-based protein than animal-based protein may help reduce the risk of cardiovascular disease (CVD) and coronary heart disease (CHD), according to a new study on Monday. The study, led by researchers…

New Delhi, Dec 2 (IANS) Four oral glucagon-like peptide-1 receptor (GLP1R) drugs, currently under Phase III trials, are in the race for approval, according to a report. This follows the immense popularity of injectible GLP1R drugs, such as…

New Delhi, Dec 2 (IANS) Early diagnosis and treatment can help 70 per cent of patients with epilepsy -- a chronic neurological condition -- to lead normal lives, said health experts here on Monday. The World Health Organization (WHO)…

New Delhi, Dec 2 (IANS) Long-term exposure to antibiotics may significantly raise the risk of Parkinson's disease, finds a study. To validate the findings on Asians, researchers from the Seoul National University Hospital in South Korea…

New Delhi, Dec 2 (IANS) Chronic pulmonary aspergillosis (CPA) -- a common fungal infection that claims 340,000 lives every year worldwide, can turn lethal for about 1 in three people with lung diseases, finds a study by researchers at the…