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Killing 'Zombie Cells' Reverses Skin Ageing And Speeds Wound Healing, Reveals New Breakthrough Study
- Thursday May 21, 2026
- Health | Written by Rupashi Chhabra
A new breakthrough study highlights that killing zombie cells could speed up wound healing and slow down skin ageing. Here is what the study found and how it may affect dermatology.
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www.ndtv.com
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A Korean Skincare Breakthrough Could Help Fight Drug-Resistant Bacteria, Says New Study
- Wednesday April 22, 2026
- Health | Written by Rupashi Chhabra
A Korean skincare staple is tackling the global superbug crisis. Scientists find Cica-derived madecassic acid stops drug-resistant E. coli by targeting proteins humans don't have. Find out why this matters for drug-resistant bacteria and its potentia
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www.ndtv.com
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IIT Gandhinagar Develops Hydrogel-Based Technology To Simplify Colon Tumour Surgery
- Monday April 20, 2026
- Health | Indo Asian Service News
Gandhinagar, April 19 (IANS) In a landmark achievement, the IIT Gandhinagar has developed a hydrogel-based technology with potential of spurring further innovations -- thereby resulting in "simplification" of surgery for colon-related tumours.
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www.ndtv.com
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Asthma Treatment Breakthrough: Could This Single Drug End Inhaler Dependency For Millions?
- Wednesday April 8, 2026
- Health | Written by Rupashi Chhabra
A new asthma drug named Lunsekimig could be the answer for millions who remain dependent on inhalers. Here is what the phase 2 trials of the drug signal, and why it shows promise for better asthma management.
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www.ndtv.com
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Indian Researchers Unlock Bacterial Genetic Code To Combat Tuberculosis
- Thursday April 2, 2026
- Health | Indo-Asian News Service
New Delhi, April 2 (IANS) Tuberculosis is one of the world’s deadliest infectious diseases and now, a team of scientists has discovered a fundamental flaw in a long-standing model of how bacteria control gene expression that can form the base for inn
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www.ndtv.com
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Metformin Does More Than Control Blood Sugar: New Research Reveals The Diabetes Drug's Negative Brain Impacts
- Friday March 27, 2026
- Health | Written by Shreya Goswami
A new study reveals metformin acts directly on the brain, raising fresh concerns about its wider effects. While effective for diabetes, experts warn of potential cognitive, neurological and metabolic risks, especially with long-term or unsupervised u
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www.ndtv.com
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Breakthrough: Peptide Pills Likely To Make Daily Insulin Injections Unnecessary Soon
- Wednesday March 25, 2026
- Health | Written by Shreya Goswami
Scientists have developed a peptide-based oral insulin delivery system that could replace daily injections. The innovation helps insulin survive digestion and enter the bloodstream, offering hope for easier diabetes management.
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www.ndtv.com
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ICMR-NIN Develops Herbal Formulation To Tackle Diabetes, Obesity
- Wednesday March 25, 2026
- Health | Reported by Tanushka Dutta
The ICMR-National Institute of Nutrition has developed a poly-herbal extract that goes beyond blood sugar control to target complications linked to diabetes and obesity, including kidney damage, vision loss, and nerve disorders.
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www.ndtv.com
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New Biomarker Discovered For Cognitive Symptoms Of Schizophrenia, Could Serve As Drug Target: Study
- Monday March 23, 2026
- Health | Press Trust of India
A study has found a new biomarker of schizophrenia, which could also serve as a drug target for treating cognitive symptoms such as disorganised thinking or executive function.
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www.ndtv.com
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Medical Breakthrough: Scientists Awarded 1 Million Pounds For Life-Saving Brain Cancer Gel
- Wednesday March 25, 2026
- Health | Press Trust of India
UK scientists awarded £1m to develop smart gel using plasma tech, offering new hope for brain cancer, skin disease and fungal infection treatments.
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www.ndtv.com
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Rare Epilepsy Breakthrough: Why This New Treatment Is Reducing Seizure Frequency In Children By 91%
- Friday March 6, 2026
- Health | Written by Rupashi Chhabra
An international clinical trial has achieved a new effective treatment option for rare epilepsy that can reduce seizures by 91% in children. Here is what this breakthrough means for the children suffering from Dravet Syndrome.
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www.ndtv.com
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Living In High Altitude Protects Against Diabetes, Scientists Discover Why
- Monday February 23, 2026
- Health | Asian News International
Diabetes reversed in mice with a pill mimicking high altitude hypoxia. Scientists say red blood cells hold the key.
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www.ndtv.com
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Top Scientific Discoveries Of 2025: A Year of Quantum Leaps And Cosmic Revelations
- Thursday December 11, 2025
- Offbeat | Edited by Ritu Singh
Here's a look at scientific discoveries and breakthroughs that made headlines in 2025, spanning space, biology, ecology, and fundamental physics.
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www.ndtv.com
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Can Diabetes Really Be Reversed? The Science Behind The Claim Explained
- Thursday November 13, 2025
- Health | Written by Dr Ashish Gautam
A new study from the University of Glasgow shows that it may be able to reset the disease to a non-diabetic state in some circumstances.
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www.ndtv.com
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Can Diabetes Really Be Reversed? The Science Behind The Claim Explained
- Wednesday November 26, 2025
- Health | NDTV
A new study from the University of Glasgow shows that it may be able to reset the disease to a non-diabetic state in some circumstances.
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www.ndtv.com
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Killing 'Zombie Cells' Reverses Skin Ageing And Speeds Wound Healing, Reveals New Breakthrough Study
- Thursday May 21, 2026
- Health | Written by Rupashi Chhabra
A new breakthrough study highlights that killing zombie cells could speed up wound healing and slow down skin ageing. Here is what the study found and how it may affect dermatology.
-
www.ndtv.com
-
A Korean Skincare Breakthrough Could Help Fight Drug-Resistant Bacteria, Says New Study
- Wednesday April 22, 2026
- Health | Written by Rupashi Chhabra
A Korean skincare staple is tackling the global superbug crisis. Scientists find Cica-derived madecassic acid stops drug-resistant E. coli by targeting proteins humans don't have. Find out why this matters for drug-resistant bacteria and its potentia
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www.ndtv.com
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IIT Gandhinagar Develops Hydrogel-Based Technology To Simplify Colon Tumour Surgery
- Monday April 20, 2026
- Health | Indo Asian Service News
Gandhinagar, April 19 (IANS) In a landmark achievement, the IIT Gandhinagar has developed a hydrogel-based technology with potential of spurring further innovations -- thereby resulting in "simplification" of surgery for colon-related tumours.
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www.ndtv.com
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Asthma Treatment Breakthrough: Could This Single Drug End Inhaler Dependency For Millions?
- Wednesday April 8, 2026
- Health | Written by Rupashi Chhabra
A new asthma drug named Lunsekimig could be the answer for millions who remain dependent on inhalers. Here is what the phase 2 trials of the drug signal, and why it shows promise for better asthma management.
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www.ndtv.com
-
Indian Researchers Unlock Bacterial Genetic Code To Combat Tuberculosis
- Thursday April 2, 2026
- Health | Indo-Asian News Service
New Delhi, April 2 (IANS) Tuberculosis is one of the world’s deadliest infectious diseases and now, a team of scientists has discovered a fundamental flaw in a long-standing model of how bacteria control gene expression that can form the base for inn
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www.ndtv.com
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Metformin Does More Than Control Blood Sugar: New Research Reveals The Diabetes Drug's Negative Brain Impacts
- Friday March 27, 2026
- Health | Written by Shreya Goswami
A new study reveals metformin acts directly on the brain, raising fresh concerns about its wider effects. While effective for diabetes, experts warn of potential cognitive, neurological and metabolic risks, especially with long-term or unsupervised u
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www.ndtv.com
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Breakthrough: Peptide Pills Likely To Make Daily Insulin Injections Unnecessary Soon
- Wednesday March 25, 2026
- Health | Written by Shreya Goswami
Scientists have developed a peptide-based oral insulin delivery system that could replace daily injections. The innovation helps insulin survive digestion and enter the bloodstream, offering hope for easier diabetes management.
-
www.ndtv.com
-
ICMR-NIN Develops Herbal Formulation To Tackle Diabetes, Obesity
- Wednesday March 25, 2026
- Health | Reported by Tanushka Dutta
The ICMR-National Institute of Nutrition has developed a poly-herbal extract that goes beyond blood sugar control to target complications linked to diabetes and obesity, including kidney damage, vision loss, and nerve disorders.
-
www.ndtv.com
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New Biomarker Discovered For Cognitive Symptoms Of Schizophrenia, Could Serve As Drug Target: Study
- Monday March 23, 2026
- Health | Press Trust of India
A study has found a new biomarker of schizophrenia, which could also serve as a drug target for treating cognitive symptoms such as disorganised thinking or executive function.
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www.ndtv.com
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Medical Breakthrough: Scientists Awarded 1 Million Pounds For Life-Saving Brain Cancer Gel
- Wednesday March 25, 2026
- Health | Press Trust of India
UK scientists awarded £1m to develop smart gel using plasma tech, offering new hope for brain cancer, skin disease and fungal infection treatments.
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www.ndtv.com
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Rare Epilepsy Breakthrough: Why This New Treatment Is Reducing Seizure Frequency In Children By 91%
- Friday March 6, 2026
- Health | Written by Rupashi Chhabra
An international clinical trial has achieved a new effective treatment option for rare epilepsy that can reduce seizures by 91% in children. Here is what this breakthrough means for the children suffering from Dravet Syndrome.
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www.ndtv.com
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Living In High Altitude Protects Against Diabetes, Scientists Discover Why
- Monday February 23, 2026
- Health | Asian News International
Diabetes reversed in mice with a pill mimicking high altitude hypoxia. Scientists say red blood cells hold the key.
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www.ndtv.com
-
Top Scientific Discoveries Of 2025: A Year of Quantum Leaps And Cosmic Revelations
- Thursday December 11, 2025
- Offbeat | Edited by Ritu Singh
Here's a look at scientific discoveries and breakthroughs that made headlines in 2025, spanning space, biology, ecology, and fundamental physics.
-
www.ndtv.com
-
Can Diabetes Really Be Reversed? The Science Behind The Claim Explained
- Thursday November 13, 2025
- Health | Written by Dr Ashish Gautam
A new study from the University of Glasgow shows that it may be able to reset the disease to a non-diabetic state in some circumstances.
-
www.ndtv.com
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Can Diabetes Really Be Reversed? The Science Behind The Claim Explained
- Wednesday November 26, 2025
- Health | NDTV
A new study from the University of Glasgow shows that it may be able to reset the disease to a non-diabetic state in some circumstances.
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www.ndtv.com