Can Tick Bites React To Certain Medicines?

Tick Bites

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Updated Jan 22, 2025 | 07:00 PM IST

SummaryRed meat allergy or Alpha-gal syndrome (AGS), is an emerging medical condition linked to tick bites,, which triggers allergic reactions to carbohydrates called galactose-alpha-1,3-galactose (alpha-gal), found in all mammals except humans and some of the world-old primates. This syndrome can also lead to many severe reactions, including anaphylaxis. Read on to know more.

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Fact Check: Can Ivermectin Really Treat Cancer?

Can ivermectin really treat cancer?

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Updated Apr 2, 2025 | 09:00 AM IST

SummaryOf the many misinformation spread through various social media platforms, one is for ivermectin, a common anti-parasitic drug. However, the news has it that it could be used to treat cancer. Here, we fact check whether this claim has any truth to it.

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Women Are More Likely To Develop Cardiovascular Diseases Than Men, Finds Study

Women Are More Likely To Develop Cardiovascular Diseases Than Men

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Updated Apr 2, 2025 | 08:00 AM IST

SummaryWhile studies have often shown how women are more likely to live longer than men, they have also emphasized that women often face more health troubles. New research shows that heart health may be a bigger issue they have to face.

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Working Outside Your Usual Hours – You Could Be At Risk For This Disorder!

working unusual hours causes this condition

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Updated Apr 2, 2025 | 06:00 AM IST

SummaryMany people believe that as long as they are getting 8 hours of sleep, it doesn’t matter what time they get to work. However, that is untrue as there are certain hours your brain has trained to sleep and wake up at. So what happens when you ignore this usual down time?

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