Can X-rays and CT scans cause cancer?
New York, Feb 4 (IANS) The widespread belief that radiations from X-rays and CT scans can cause cancer has flaws and is based on...
Soon, an injection to reverse age-related vision loss
New York, April 15, (IANS) An injection of stem cells into the eye may soon slow or reverse the effects of early-stage age-related disorder...
Concussion may impact men and women differently
Washington, July 25 (IANS) Concussion or a violent shock as from a heavy blow may not significantly impair symptoms or cognitive skills for one...
Chronic skin disorder triggers depression
New York, Aug 21 (IANS) People with the common skin condition psoriasis may be at increased risk of depression, says a new study.
Psoriasis is...
Natural protection against Alzheimer’s found
Washington, March 13 (IANS) Researchers have identified a gene variant that may be used to predict people most likely to respond to an investigational...
Asthma linked with increased obstructive sleep apnea risk
New York, Jan 14 (IANS) People suffering from asthma are at an increased risk of developing obstructive sleep apnea (OSA), a sleep disorder associated...
New class of drug raises hope for blood cancer patients
New York, Feb 17 (IANS) Results of a recent clinical study have shown that an anti-cancer drug that triggers cell death in various tumour...
Infrared light may improve brain’s cognitive function
New York, April 3 (IANS) A sustained exposure to red and near infrared light can improve blood flow in the region of exposure, according...
Scientists identify antigens that may trigger type 1 diabetes
New York, Feb 15 (IANS) A new class of antigens has been identified that may be a contributing factor to type 1 diabetes. Type-1...
Global scientific community to share data on Zika virus
London, Feb 11 (IANS) Leading global health bodies, including India's Department of Biotechnology under the Ministry of Science and Technology, have committed to share...
