Major fall in diabetes-related amputations in 25 years
London, Nov 23 (IANS) There has been a significant reduction in diabetes-related amputations since the mid-1990s thanks to improvements in diabetes care over this...
Being tall can increase cancer risk: Study
Being tall can increase cancer risk: Study
London: Taller people could be more at risk of developing cancer, claimed a new study that examined over...
Alzheimer’s proteins behind vision loss in elderly: Study
Alzheimer's proteins behind vision loss in elderly: Study
London, Nov 22 (IANS) Researchers have found a group of proteins -- known to be the likely...
Prolonged sitting causes 4 per cent of deaths worldwide: Study
Prolonged sitting causes 4 per cent of deaths worldwide: Study
New York, Sep 22 (IANS) Nearly four per cent of all deaths - approximately 433,000...
High thyroid hormone levels may up heart disease in elderly
High thyroid hormone levels may up heart disease in elderly
London, Nov 1 (IANS) Older adults with higher levels of a thyroid hormone may be...
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...
Pre-term delivery ups risk of heart disease in mothers
Pre-term delivery ups risk of heart disease in mothers
New York, Feb 3 (IANS) Mothers who deliver pre-term are at an increased risk of developing...
Lupin acquires US-based Gavis for $880 mn
Mumbai, July 23 (IANS) Indian pharmaceuticals company Lupin Limited on Thursday said it has entered into a definitive agreement to acquire US-based privately-held company...
Obese? Cut down on siting time to curb heart disease risk
New York, Jan 13 (IANS) If you are suffering from obesity, reducing the time spent on watching televion or playing computer games may be...
Cooling treatment may help treat brain injuries and stroke
Cooling treatment may help treat brain injuries and stroke
London, May 19 (IANS) Researchers, including one of an Indian-origin, have found that medically induced cooling...
