Ultrasound may spot risk of preterm labour
New York, Aug 19 (IANS) A simple ultrasound technique that measures stiffness in the cervix may be used to detect risk of preterm labour...
Alzheimer’s begins to form as early as age 20
Washington, March 2 (IANS) The risk of developing Alzheimer's later in life begins as early as age 20 in some people -- a much...
Increase in body size didn’t drive human evolution: Study
Washington, Aug 4 (IANS) Challenging prevalent theories, a new study suggests that the earliest members of the Homo genus (which includes our Homo sapiens...
Marital break-up may lead to eczema, muscle pain
Marital break-up may lead to eczema, muscle pain
London, Sep 24 (IANS) Marital break-up and divorce can cause physical ailments -- including eczema and muscle...
Cancer drug shows potential to slow ageing
London, June 26 (IANS) A drug normally used to treat skin cancer has been found to delay the onset of age-related deaths by slowing...
Injectible polio vaccine launched in India
New Delhi, Nov 30 (IANS) India's first injectible inactivated polio vaccine (IPV) was on Monday launched by Health Minister J.P. Nadda as part of...
Novel app to make TB therapy more effective
Novel app to make TB therapy more effective
New York, April 27 (IANS) A newly developed video-based app that substitutes for a daily in-person visit...
This antibiotic could help prevent Alzheimer’s, Parkinson’s
This antibiotic could help prevent Alzheimer's, Parkinson's
New York: Researchers have found that antibiotic minocycline can increase the lifespan of aged roundworms by preventing the...
Stress in early life may lead to depression
Stress in early life may lead to depression
London: People who take stress in early life are at risk of developing negative thinking which could...
Young cancer survivors face higher risk of unemployment
Young cancer survivors face higher risk of unemployment
London, Sep 27 (IANS) Surviving cancer at a young age may increase the risk of becoming unemployed...
