Managing menstrual waste in India

A film on menstruation, titled 'Period. End Of Sentence', has won the Oscar in the documentary short subject category. Here's looking at the …

Scientists develop natural material for faster blood clotting

The biomaterial with enhanced blood clotting efficiency can treat injuries in people with impaired blood clotting capacity 

Liver fibrosis can be detected through blood test: new study

It will make diagnosis easier to perform, non-invasive, and less prone to sampling errors, researchers say

Cord of life

Scientists discover that the blood in the umbilical cord is a treasure trove of treatments for various diseases

Alzheimer’s: Blood biomarker may help identify the disease ten years before symptoms start

Starting treatment before symptoms may prevent damage

Blood plasma sale to Reliance by state blood banks in Odisha under scanner

Health officials say nothing wrong with decision to sell surplus blood plasma for revenue; activists say it's unethical

Life blood

Is donating blood beneficialfor your heart?

Sleep and hypertension

Intoxicating experience

Cheaper seats clogged veins

Cramped economy class seats and long distance flights is a deadly combination for many

In Short

Group defence

Diverse blood types evolved to provide immunity against infections

Hook in the gut

Scientists are striving to develop a vaccine against hookworm that is rampant in the Third World

Bloodless ban

Health activists demand removal of ban on unbanked direct blood transfusion

Blood donation declines sharply in West Bengal in poll season

Students’ unions and trade unions that actively participate in blood donation camps are busy campaigning

World Sickle Cell Day 2020 aims to increase awareness over sickle cell disorders

It is recognised by the United Nations and celebrated every year on June 19

Why more measles patients die of other infections

Measles virus wipes out the body’s immunity

Placental help

Blood stem cells from the placenta could be a major help in treating leukaemic kids

Hepatitis C hits Calcutta

The transfusion debate

Sugar for the heart

Super blood Moon: Everything you need to know about the lunar eclipse

A total lunar eclipse will be visible from parts of Australia, Asia and the western parts of North and South America May 26

Scientists identify protein that aids in cancer relapse

Cancer stem cells that lack expression of NKG2D-L on their surface survive chemotherapy as well as escape the body's immune defence 

Monsanto asked to pay $2 billion for carcinogenic product

This is the third time in the last 10 months that Monsanto has been found guilty of manufacturing cancer-causing products, especially Roundup

What to eat and avoid during menstruation

Symptoms like cramps, mood swings, depression etc, have increased due to lifestyle changes