How gut keeps bacteria from escaping
London, March 21 (IANS) A team of British researchers has discovered how the immune system stops bacteria in our gut from leaking into the...
Excess or poor sleep linked to heart disease, death
Excess or poor sleep linked to heart disease, death
Toronto: Do you sleep too much or do you not get sufficient sleep? If so, there...
How our lungs respond during asthma attacks
London, April 6 (IANS) Scientists have discovered a new biochemical process, which reveals how the lungs operate during normal functioning and during asthma --...
‘Starving’ cancer cells key to new tumour treatments
Canberra, May 6 (IANS) A study believes "starving" cancer cells could be the key to prevent the growth of tumours, paving the way for...
Stress in pregnancy ups protective
Stress in pregnancy ups protective mechanisms of babies
London, May 14 (IANS) Maternal stress and depression during pregnancy may activate certain protective mechanisms in newborns,...
Living near a landfill ups lung cancer risk
London, May 25 (IANS) People living within five kilometres of a landfill site are at an increased risk of lung cancer and respiratory diseases,...
Statins may reduce mortality in some cancer patients
Statins may reduce mortality in some cancer patients
London, July 9 (IANS) Cholesterol lowering statins have the potential to significantly reduce mortality and improve survival...
Mental, physical exercises boost brain in different ways
Mental, physical exercises boost brain in different ways
New York, July 19 (IANS) While cognitive brain training can improve your planning or problem-solving ability, aerobic...
Online counselling may help to lose weight
Online counselling may help to lose weight
London, July 28 (IANS) Online behavioural counselling tool can be effective at helping people lose weight, revealed a...
Common viruses may increase risk of breast cancer
Common viruses may increase risk of breast cancer
New York, Aug 2 (IANS) Infection with the most common viruses like Epstein-Barr virus (EBV) may put...
