Can our brain regulate its loss of control?
New York, Aug 15 (IANS) Our brain could actually be regulating the progression of glaucoma and other neuro-degenerative diseases, researchers say.
The result has implications...
Knee replacement may be bad for your heart
New York, Aug 31 (IANS) Knee or hip joint replacement surgery, known as arthroplasty, may put people at increased risk of heart attack immediately...
Good sleep can lower effects of stress in kids
Toronto, Sep 4 (IANS) Eight to nine hours of good quality sleep every night, combined with other healthy lifestyle behaviours, can reduce the negative...
Experimental drug may reduce weight of obese people
Experimental drug may reduce weight of obese people
London, Oct 24 (IANS) Researchers have found a drug that targets the appetite control system in the...
New two-minute questionnaire may detect autism in toddlers
New two-minute questionnaire may detect autism in toddlers
New York, Feb 6 (IANS) Researchers have developed a two-minute questionnaire for parents that could help pediatricians...
Fish oil supplements in pregnancy may cut kids’ allergy risk
Fish oil supplements in pregnancy may cut kids' allergy risk
London, March 1 (IANS) Babies born to women who took fish oil and probiotic supplements...
Artificial pancreas performed well in humans in US
Washington, Nov 20 (IANS) A team of the US researchers has developed a functional artificial pancreas that has performed well in humans in clinical...
Small dose of Viagra daily may cut colorectal cancer risk
Small dose of Viagra daily may cut colorectal cancer risk
New York, March 19 (IANS) A small, daily dose of the popular erectile dysfunction drug...
New gene map shows cancer’s weak link
Toronto, Nov 27 (IANS) Scientists have mapped out the genes that keep our cells alive, thereby revealing which genes are crucial in diseases like...
Energy sensor a potential target for future cancer drugs
New York, Jan 8 (IANS) An energy sensing enzyme can potentially become a therapeutic target for future cancer drugs as it is responsible for...
