Urinary infection may cause falls in older people
New York, Oct 10 (IANS) Not just a loose throw rug or poor eyesight, even bloodstream, respiratory and urinary infections can cause falls, especially...
Antiviral compound fully protects monkeys from Ebola
New York, Oct 10 (IANS) A compound that blocks the Ebola virus's ability to replicate has been found to provide full protection to monkeys...
Menopause may turn good cholesterol into bad
New York, Oct 10 (IANS) What has previously been known as good cholesterol - high density lipoprotein (HDL) - may actually contribute to heart...
Ignorance is bliss! Not always – Dr Rajadhyaksha
Approximately 1 % of world’s adult population suffers from Rheumatoid Arthritis (RA)
Around 15 % of Indian population (180 million) are affected with arthritis
Mumbai: Medical...
Obese? Your grandfather could be blamed for it
Toronto, Oct 9 (IANS) If you are obese, diabetic or have cancer, do not just blame the DNA for it. There could be other...
Sex change hormonal treatment reshapes brain chemistry
London, Oct 9 (IANS) Hormonal treatments administered as part of the procedures for sex reassignment can not only shift a recipient's physical appearance to...
Why faces on roadside billboards distract you
London, Oct 9 (IANS) If you get distracted by a pretty face that floats into your field of view at workplace or while driving,...
Frequent school changes hurt kids’ math scores
New York, Oct 9 (IANS) Students who change schools frequently are at risk of lower math scores and have a harder time managing their...
Vaginal bacteria that can protect women from HIV
New York, Oct 9 (IANS) Researchers have identified a type of vaginal bacteria that can protect women from the human immunodeficiency virus (HIV) as...
High BP risk in mid-life can be predicted in childhood
London, Oct 9 (IANS) Researchers have marked a number of factors that can help identify young people who are at risk of developing high...