New hormone test may distinguish schizophrenia, depression
New hormone test may distinguish schizophrenia, depression
New York, March 14 (IANS) US researchers have developed a new hormone-based test that can better distinguish between...
Steroid use can turn ‘good’ fat into ‘bad’
Sydney, April 4 (IANS) Steroids that are generally given to treat inflammatory diseases can slow down calorie burning in brown or "good" fat, finds...
Gene therapy drug shows promise of haemophilia cure
Gene therapy drug shows promise of haemophilia cure
London, Dec 14 (IANS) A single treatment with a gene therapy drug has shown promise in curing...
50 everyday use chemicals found to trigger cancer
London, June 24 (IANS) A cocktail of 50 chemicals we are exposed to on a daily basis, including some found in mobile phones, detergents...
Consuming butter may double your risk of diabetes
Consuming butter may double your risk of diabetes
New York, Feb 17 (IANS) Next time you order pizza with extra cheese or paranthas with dollops...
Stress the biggest killer for sex-starving women
New York, Sep 17 (IANS) Some women are indeed starving for sex, craving for action between the sheets at least six times a week...
Gene that may strongly influence obesity identified
Gene that may strongly influence obesity identified
Toronto, Feb 22 (IANS) Researchers have identified a "foraging" gene that could play a very important role in...
Why chimp’s faces look different from ours
New York, Sep 11 (IANS) Researchers have found new clues as to why humans look vastly different from chimpanzees - our nearest relative in...
Test to predict risk of breast cancer spreading to brain
New York, Oct 22 (IANS) Researchers have developed a new tumour marker test that may help predict whether breast cancer is likely to spread...
Shock wave therapy can repair injured muscles fast
Shock wave therapy can repair injured muscles fast
London, July 7 (IANS) Sending low-frequency acoustic shock waves to injured muscles could speed up the healing...
