Multiple pregnancies put mother at heart disease risk
New York, March 24 (IANS) Women who give birth to four or more children are at higher risk of developing cardiovascular diseases than women...
Indian-origin teen creates low-cost robotic arm
New York, Aug 4 (IANS) A 17-year-old Indian-origin teenager has won accolades for an inexpensive robotic arm he created for his school science fair...
Teeth scanning may reveal risk of brain diseases
New York, July 23 (IANS) Scanning teeth may reveal your lifetime exposure to toxins and metals linked to brain diseases like Parkinson's and Alzheimer's,...
Even moderate drinkers are at high cancer risk
New York, Aug 19 (IANS) Even light to moderate drinking - up to one a day for women and up to two a day...
Cancer patients suffer from sleep disturbances
London, Feb 26 (IANS) People with cancer significantly suffer from sleep disturbances and insomnia prior to undergoing radiotherapy treatment, finds a study.
According to researchers,...
Don’t take cat bites lightly
Washington, Jan 6 (IANS) While all injuries to the hand caused by human and animal bites should receive medical care, infections due to dog...
Child abuse produces damaging effects in bipolar patients
London, Feb 10 (IANS) Childhood abuse and neglect can lead to a range of negative outcomes in patients with bipolar disorder, warns a study.
Bipolar...
How e-cigarettes can be lethal for children
Washington, Aug 27 (IANS) Substances used in e-cigarettes such as liquid nicotine can be fatal if ingested, yet most parents who use e-cigarettes are...
Eating broccoli thrice a week lowers liver cancer risk
New York, March 4 (IANS) Consuming broccoli three to five times per week may lower the risk of liver cancer and also prevent the...
Cancer gene capable of slowing cancer growth
Vienna, March 4 (IANS) The suppression of the known cancer gene "STAT3" may actually be counter-productive in the fight against some cancers, an international...
