Category: Health
Why are men taller than women? Genes hold the answer – Firstpost
On average, men usually have five inches more in height than women. But why? Scientists have now found an answer to this pertinent question. A gene called SHOX, associated with height, is partially responsible read more Men are generally taller than women. The two sexes have an average height difference of about five inches. While this […]
Lifestyle changes alone won’t stop prostate cancer — here’s what else is needed – Firstpost
The recent revelation of former US President Joe Biden’s aggressive prostate cancer diagnosis has once again brought the spotlight to one of the most common cancers affecting older men. While prostate cancer is often treatable, Biden’s case highlights the complexities of diagnosis and the importance of timely screening, even for those who undergo regular health checkups. […]
Covid patient dies in Thane due to comorbidities, civic body says total active cases rise to 18 – Firstpost
The patient was admitted on Thursday for diabetes issues and later tested positive for COVID-19 on Friday night. Thane Municipal Corporation said eight new COVID-19 cases were reported in the city, bringing the total active cases to 18 read more On Saturday (May 24), a 21-year-old man with severe diabetes died at Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj Hospital […]
Covid scare back in India; Kerala, Mumbai, Delhi hospitals on high alert as cases rise – Firstpost
Experts believe the rise in the COVID-19 cases in South Asia is due to the JN.1 variant, a sub-variant of Omicron. read more The COVID-19 scare is back in India, with cases now reappearing in cities across the country. This has led states and Union Territories like Delhi, Maharashtra, Kerala, Karnataka, and Andhra Pradesh to put […]
Is the Covid ‘lab-leak’ theory incorrect? What new study reveals – Firstpost
A study by the University of Edinburgh suggests Covid-19 did not originate in China’s Wuhan but evolved naturally in the bat population in northern Laos and China’s Yunnan province. The study, now published in the peer-reviewed journal Cell, challenges the ’lab-leak’ theory championed by US President Donald Trump. Here’s what it says read more More than […]
How new infrared contact lenses can help people see in the dark – Firstpost
Now, you can see in the dark with the help of special infrared contact lenses. These new lenses have been created by researchers at the University of Science and Technology of China. They are different from night vision goggles because they do not need any power to work. They even function when your eyes are shut. […]
Which Indian states are reporting cases? – Firstpost
A quiet uptick in Covid-19 cases is starting to grab the attention of health officials across India. Though the numbers remain low, a fresh wave of infections in parts of Asia has prompted a response from authorities. Countries like Hong Kong and Singapore are reporting a resurgence, with Singapore attributing the rise to strains linked to […]
California doctors pull off world’s first bladder transplant. Here’s how they did it – Firstpost
Doctors in California earlier this month conducted the world’s first successful bladder transplant. The eight hour procedure involved taking a kidney and bladder from an organ donor, transplanting them into the patient, and connecting them. But what do we know about the operation which gives hope to millions around the world? read more The first-ever successful […]
How safe is this cosmetic procedure? – Firstpost
A full head of thick, beautiful hair – who doesn’t want that? But for many, it is becoming a fantasy. As hair loss has become increasingly common, it has led many people to opt for hair transplant surgery. However, combating hair loss turned deadly for two engineers in Uttar Pradesh’s Kanpur. Both died allegedly after getting […]
What’s going on? – Firstpost
A surge in Covid-19 cases in some regions of Asia has sparked fears in India. Singapore, Hong Kong, China and Thailand are reporting an uptick in coronavirus cases. In Singapore, the rise in Covid-19 infections has been attributed to strains linked to the JN.1 variant. India has also seen a spike in fresh COVID-19 cases in […]