New drugs could treat resistant prostate cancers
London, May 2 (IANS) Men with lethal prostate cancer that has stopped responding to conventional treatment could potentially benefit from a new class of...
Bacteria in chewable tobacco may up risk of cancer
Bacteria in chewable tobacco may up risk of cancer
New York, Aug 27 (IANS) Are you addicted to smokeless tobacco products like plain chewable tobacco...
Gene therapy for blood disorder may be effective
Gene therapy for blood disorder may be effective
New York, April 19 (IANS) Gene therapy for patients with a severe form of the blood disorder...
Mediterranean diet may cut colorectal cancer risk by 86%
Mediterranean diet may cut colorectal cancer risk by 86%
New York, July 1 (IANS) Consuming a Mediterranean diet -- rich in fruits and fish --...
Why teenagers become obese at puberty
Why teenagers become obese at puberty
London, Sep 9 (IANS) When young teenagers reach puberty, both girls and boys tend to experience a rapid drop...
Exercise lessens heart problems in the elderly
New York, Feb 19 (IANS) Every minute of physical activity contributes to reducing risk of heart attack and coronary death in older adults with...
Most free fitness apps are shams
New York, Aug 13 (IANS) Free fitness apps are of little help, especially for beginners, as most fail to measure up to physical activity...
Breast milk may help boost preemies’ brain development
Breast milk may help boost preemies' brain development
London: Premature babies fed with breast milk are more likely to have better brain development than those...
Faulty genes may lead to cerebral palsy
Toronto, Aug 3 (IANS) Generally known to be caused by factors such as birth asphyxia, stroke and infections in the developing brain of babies,...
How cancer cripples the elderly
New York, May 9 (IANS) Cancer may have a negative impact on both the physical and mental health of individuals as they age, a...
