Researchers identify drug that may cut Alzheimer’s risk
London, Feb 13 (IANS) Researchers have identified a drug that can cut the risk of developing Alzheimer's disease by targeting the first step in...
UNICEF calls for immediate action against Zika virus
United Nations, Feb 3 (IANS) The United Nations Children' s Fund (UNICEF) on Tuesday called for immediate action to help stop the spread of...
Youngsters are ageing faster than ever: Study
London, July 9 (IANS) If you are young but look old, chances are that you might have actually turned old. It has been found...
Even insufficient sleep may lead to diabetes
New York, Feb 19 (IANS) Lack of sleep can elevate levels of free fatty acids in the blood, accompanied by temporary pre-diabetic conditions in...
How binge drinking leads to alcohol addiction
Washington, Oct 2 (IANS) A malfunctioning enzyme may be behind why people who love to binge drink on weekends or at parties are at...
Gene that can reverse cancer effect found
New York, June 21 (IANS) In a major development of cancer treatment, now the cancer cells can be turned back into normal tissue simply...
Milk, exercise raise children’s vitamin D levels
London, Feb 6 (IANS) Sufficient intake of milk with vitamin D supplements and physical activity are significantly important for vitamin D levels in children,...
More men with breast cancer removing unaffected breast
Washington, Sep 4 (IANS) The number of men with breast cancer who underwent surgery to remove the unaffected breast nearly doubled between 2004-2011, says...
Skin test may help diagnose Alzheimer’s early
Washington, Feb 25 (IANS) Skin tests can be used to detect elevated levels of abnormal proteins found in Alzheimer's and Parkinson's diseases, a new...
Ointment developed to combat skin cancer
Santiago, March 5 (IANS) Chilean scientists have developed an ointment that early trials have proved effective in combating melanoma, the most aggressive variety of...
