New research-Improving GLP-1 drug delivery by 'painting' it on antibodies Dr. Kamal Kant Kohli24 March 2025 10:15 PM ISTGlucagon-like peptide-1 (GLP-1) receptor agonists are peptide-based therapeutics for treating diabetes and for weight loss. Unfortunately, shortages...
Saliva testing may improve screening of patients with heart failure, reveals study Dr. Kamal Kant Kohli20 Aug 2024 8:30 PM IST Heart failure is a leading cause of death worldwide and is especially fatal for people who don't have access to medical facilities. So, a team of...
'Smart' contact lenses could someday enable wireless glaucoma detection, reveals research Dr. Kamal Kant Kohli10 May 2024 11:30 PM ISTMost people with early-stage glaucoma don't know they have it, even though early treatment is key to reducing vision loss. While detecting a subtle...
Novel breath Testing platform Detects Airborne COVID 19 Virus in Exhaled Breath Jacinthlyn Sylvia5 Aug 2023 9:45 AM ISTIn a recent study, researchers have unveiled a effective point-of-care testing platform that directly detects SARS-CoV-2 aerosols in exhaled breath of...
Biodegradable hollow nanoscavengers can reverse insulin resistance for treating type 2 diabetes Dr. Kamal Kant Kohli20 May 2023 10:45 AM ISTChina: A recent study published in ACS Nano found that targeting certain highly reactive molecules in the liver can reverse insulin resistance in...
Study of male contraceptive pills called progestogenic androgens shows promise Isra Zaman13 Jun 2022 9:30 AM ISTTwo experimental male contraceptive pills appear to effectively lower testosterone without causing unacceptable side effects, according to a new study...
Non Hormonal Male Contraceptive Pill shows 99 % efficacy, with no side effects Roshni Dhar26 March 2022 6:00 PM ISTIn a major development, a non-hormonal, oral contraceptive pill for males has shown 99% efficacy in a recent study on mice as reported by scientists...
A non-hormonal pill could soon expand men's birth control options Dr. Kamal Kant Kohli24 March 2022 8:45 PM ISTSAN DIEGO:- Currently, men have only two effective options for birth control: male condoms and vasectomy. However, condoms are single-use only and...
Migraines may protect against diabetes and vice versa, finds study Hina Zahid27 Aug 2021 10:30 AM ISTATLANTA - People who get migraines are less likely to develop type 2 diabetes, while some people who develop diabetes become less prone to migraines....
Sugar from breast milk effective for treatment, prevention of infections in newborns: Study Hina Zahid24 Aug 2021 9:00 AM ISTUSA: bacteria(HMOs) can help in the prevention of GBS infections in human cells and tissues and in mice, according to a recent study. The findings...
New nanoparticle coating may stop tooth decay before it starts: Study Dr. Kamal Kant Kohli17 Aug 2020 7:58 PM ISTDental plaque can lead to cavities, but scientists are developing a coating they say dentists could someday apply to teeth to prevent plaque from...
Smart textile may keep you cool in the heat, warm in the cold Dr. Kamal Kant Kohli18 April 2020 9:03 AM ISTImagine a single garment that could adapt to changing weather conditions, keeping its wearer cool in the heat of midday but warm when an evening storm...
