Genetically engineered bacteria can treat cancer
Washington, April 15 (IANS) A bacterium that causes severe food poisoning and leads to sepsis and death in humans can be genetically modified to...
Common anaesthetic could treat diet-induced depression
New York, Dec 22 (IANS) Researchers have shown that the anaesthetic ketamine, also known as "Special K" and often abused as a recreational drug,...
Aerobic exercise may cut asthma severity
London, June 15 (IANS) Aerobic exercise may help curb the severity of asthma symptoms and improve quality of life, says a new research.
While people...
Nine-hour sleep and sitting for long will kill you early
Sydney, Dec 10 (IANS) Sleeping more than nine hours and sitting too much during the day -- along with a lazy lifestyle -- can...
Sound chip can identify cancer cells
Washington, April 7 (IANS) A tiny inexpensive disposable chip based on acoustic separation method can isolate circulating cancer cells (CTC) from blood cells and...
Friendship hinges on individual personality
London, June 7 (IANS) One's personality decides whether you would strike a chord with a stranger, says an interesting study.
Those who score low on...
Vitamin D doesn’t cut cold in asthma patients
New York, Nov 24 (IANS) Taking vitamin D supplements does not reduce the number or severity of cold in asthma patients, suggests new research.
The...
Respiratory complications haunt Covid-19 recovered patients: Study
Respiratory complications haunt Covid-19 recovered patients: Study
New York: A team of health experts, including those of Indian-origin, has found that people who recovered from...
Pesticide exposure linked to weaker breaths in children
New York, Dec 4 (IANS) Taking a deep breath might be a bit harder for children exposed early in life to a widely used...
Indiscriminate Use of Common Painkillers High among Indians; May Increase Risk of Heart Disease
Dr Upendra Kaul, Executive Director & Dean, Fortis Escorts Heart Institute and Research Centre And Fortis Hospital, Vasant Kunj.
People living with chronic excruciating pains...
