Innovation
Technology & the Business of Medicine
Vitality
How to Live Better, Longer
Key To Exceptional Longevity: Study Identifies Common Blood Traits Among People Who Live To 100
People who live to 100 years have lower measures of creatinine, glucose and uric acid in their blood compared to those with a comparatively shorter lifespan, researchers say. 
Snacking Isn't Always Harmful. Study Identifies Worst Time To Snack, Types Of Food To Avoid
Unhealthy snacking can counteract the benefits of a healthy meal, and snacking after 9 p.m. can lead to poor health. 
Does Transplantation Induce Aging In Patients? Researchers Say A New Drug Class Can Help Prevent It
Treatment with a new class of drugs, called senolytics, in donors improved the physical fitness of the recipients, a new study has shown. 
Smoking Speeds Up Aging, Quitting The Habit May Reduce The Risk: Study
Researchers have found that smoking causes chromosomal damage and speeds up aging. The risk of damage can be reduced by quitting the habit.
Mental Health
Long-Term Painkiller Use In Under 25s Raises Risk Of Mental Illness, Substance Abuse: Study
People with chronic pain who were on prescription painkillers were at 49% higher risk of mental illness and 82% higher risk of developing substance abuse. 
Seasonal Affective Disorder: 6 Food Items To Beat Winter Blues
SAD is a form of depressive disorder triggered by seasonal changes. 
Heated Yoga For Depression? Study Says Symptoms Reduced In 2 Months With Around 10 Sessions
The study indicates the possibility of using heated yoga as a viable treatment option for depression, as 44% of the participants who took up the sessions indicated signs of remission. 
World Mental Health Day: Look Out For These Signs To Detect Depression Early
As we celebrate World Mental Health Day, here are some tips from an expert to detect early signs of depression.
Innovation
First Saliva-Based Pregnancy Tests: Everything To Know
Salistick detects pregnancy by identifying a hormone called human chorionic gonadotropin (hCG), which is present in the body of a pregnant person. 
AI Demonstrates High Accuracy In Diagnosing Mpox Using Skin Lesion Photos
AI could help hasten the diagnosis of new mpox cases. 
'Gene Silencing' Technology Offers Fresh Hope For Alzheimer's Patients
The genetic study showed promising results in "silencing" the genes that translate into tau protein, the primary component behind dementia. 
Cancer Diagnosis Through Urine Test: New Nanoparticle Sensors Can Help In Early Detection
Scientists have now come up with a new technology that involves cancer diagnosis through a simple urine test using a strip of paper, making diagnosis simple and affordable for people.
Healthy Living
Include 3 Servings Of Whole Grains In Diet Daily To Slow Cognitive Decline, Study Says
People who consumed more food containing whole grains had a slower rate of memory decline, equivalent to being 8.5 years younger, compared to those who ate less whole grains, according to the study. 
Does Screen Time Impact Shape Of Children's Brains? Researchers Find Negative And Positive Effects
Researchers have now found that the time spent in front of digital devices can affect the shape of children's brains. 
Had A Sleepless Night? Exercising For 20 Minutes May Improve Your Brain Power
Moderate exercise for 20 minutes after a sleepless night can improve brain power, a new study has found. 
Can Red Meat And Dairy Products Help Fight Cancer? Study Says They Can Improve Immune Response
The study suggests the possibility of using trans-vaccenic acid found in red meat and dairy products as a nutritional supplement to complement treatments for cancer.
Covid - 19
Minimally Invasive, 10-Minute Procedure Could Restore Sense Of Smell In Long COVID Patients
Using an image-guided minimally invasive procedure that takes less than 10 minutes, patients could alleviate symptoms of parosmia, a condition characterized by a distorted sense of smell. 
Over 20% Of COVID Patients Treated With Paxlovid Suffer Virologic Rebound: Study
Over 20% of patients taking Nirmatrelvir-ritonavir therapy, commonly known as Paxlovid, suffer from the rebound, compared to less than the 2% chance seen in other treatment groups, a Harvard Medical School study revealed. 
Excess Gut Fungi Linked To Severe COVID-19 Infection: Study Says They Cause Lasting Immune Changes
Researchers identified that an abundance of fungi in the gut, particularly strains of Candida albicans yeast, could trigger an increase in immune cells, which could worsen lung damage. 
Stay Up To Date With COVID-19 Shots: CDC Says Vaccinating Expectant Mothers Helps Protect Newborns
When mothers received COVID-19 vaccination during pregnancy, the vaccine effectiveness against COVID-related hospitalization was 35% among infants less than six months and 54% in the initial three months of their life.
