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...
Indian-origin scientist discovers 10 new lupus genes
Tokyo, Jan 26 (IANS) An international team led by an Indian-American scientist has identified 10 new genes associated with the autoimmune disease lupus --...
Unable to sleep? Blame climate change
Unable to sleep? Blame climate change
New York, May 27 (IANS) Climate change that leads to warmer than normal nights can do major harm to...
Low testosterone ups depression risk in men
Washington, July 2 (IANS) Men with low levels of testosterone are at increased risk of suffering from depression than those of the general population,...
Meditation enhances focus in media multi-taskers
New York, April 19 (IANS) Many people who text while watching TV or listen to music while reading cannot hold their attention to one...
Weekend hospital admissions linked to higher death risk
London, Sep 6 (IANS) Patients admitted to a hospital at the weekend are more likely to be sicker and have a higher risk of...
Twitter to help create realistic birdsong soundscape
Brasilia, March 30 (IANS) Using a genetic algorithm, scientists in Brazil have created a realistic soundscape of birdsong that can be triggered by updates...
What causes bone loss in elderly
What causes bone loss in elderly
New York, Sep 24 (IANS) Researchers have identified a mechanism that leads to bone loss in older adults, an...
Local solutions, local actions for #GlobalGoals to control tobacco and NCDs
Local solutions, local actions for #GlobalGoals to control tobacco and NCDs
The 4th Summit of Asia Pacific Cities Alliance for Tobacco Control and Non-Communicable Diseases...
Exercising 2.5 hours a week may slow Parkinson’s
Exercising 2.5 hours a week may slow Parkinson's
New York, March 24 (IANS) At least 150 minutes of weekly exercise may help people suffering from...
