Eating seafood increases risk of autoimmune disorder
New York, Feb 11 (IANS) Exposure to mercury through seafood could increase the risk of autoimmune disorders, especially among women of childbearing age, a...
Smartphone device can spot cancer faster
Washington, April 14 (IANS) A smartphone-based device developed by researchers at Massachusetts General Hospital (MGH) can help doctors perform rapid and accurate molecular diagnosis...
Look summer bright with beauty essentials
New Delhi, April 15 (IANS) From opting for fresh sunscreen, hydrating your body with summer-scented lotion to not using hard makeup, ensure you take...
Chickenpox vaccine may cause eye inflammation
New York, Jan 21 (IANS) Although rare, a vaccine for chickenpox and shingles which has been in use for more than 20 years and...
Secondary education reduces HIV risk for girls: Study
Washington, June 29 (IANS) Longer secondary schooling reduces the risk of contracting HIV, particularly for girls, shows a study.
Students with longer secondary education had...
Good sleep, exercise can cut stroke risk
New York, Feb 19 (IANS) Getting the right amount of sleep and exercising several times a week can significantly cut the risk of stroke,...
WHO chief in Brazil to assess Zika outbreak
United Nations, Feb 24 (IANS) World Health Organization (WHO) chief Margaret Chan is in Brazil to assess the Zika virus situation and response, a...
Exercise good for pulmonary hypertension patients
New York, Sep 3 (IANS) Low-intensity exercise improves heart function and overall quality of life for people suffering from pulmonary hypertension, says a study...
Drugs to treat certain hereditary cancers identified
London, March 21 (IANS) Researchers have found that certain existing drugs could be used to effectively treat, or even prevent, hereditary stomach and breast...
E-cigarettes no help in kicking the butt
New York, April 19 (IANS) Are e-cigarettes a helpful tool in the efforts to kick the butt? Not at all, says a new study.
The...
