Protein found to aid heart function in old age
Washington, June 21 (IANS) A protein called vinculin helps in sustaining the performance of cardiac muscle cells as we grow old, new research says.
Human...
Multiple antibiotic courses harmful to children
New York, July 6 (IANS) Multiple courses of commonly used antibiotics may have a significant impact on children's development, shows a study.
The study found...
Vitamin D deficiency linked to aggressive prostate cancer
New York, March 2 (IANS) Low levels of vitamin D in men can predict aggressive prostate cancer identified at the time of surgery, new...
Erectile dysfunction may double heart disease risk
Erectile dysfunction may double heart disease risk
New York, June 11 (IANS) Erectile dysfunction (ED) indicates greater cardiovascular risk, regardless of other risk factors, such...
Complacency breeds failure: Consolidate efforts to end AIDS by 2030
Complacency breeds failure: Consolidate efforts to end AIDS by 2030
Success breeds complacency and complacency breeds failure. When the number of people affected by a...
Zinc deficiency can be detrimental
Zinc deficiency can be detrimental to health
London, June 10 (IANS) Deficiency of zinc can adversely impact the essential metabolic functions of most living organisms,...
Breastfeeding may cut mother’s heart attack risk
Breastfeeding may cut mother's heart attack risk
London, June 22 (IANS) Breastfeeding may reduce a mother's heart attack and stroke risk later in life, according...
Follow simple steps to maintain healthy hair, skin
Follow simple steps to maintain healthy hair, skin
New Delhi, Nov 26 (IANS) Never rinse your hair with hot water, try not to use a...
e-cigarettes display can trigger smoking in teenagers
London, April 14 (IANS) Promotion of e-cigarettes is done so as to help adults quit smoking but British researchers have found a strong association...
Cancer drug may treat sepsis
New York, April 29 (IANS) Tiny doses of a cancer drug may stop the raging, uncontrollable immune response to infection that leads to sepsis,...
