Cholesterol deprivation can kill brain tumour cells
Cholesterol deprivation can kill brain tumour cells
New York, Oct 14 (IANS) Offering new hope for an alternative treatment of brain cancer, researchers have found...
Sleep-deprived kids eat more
Sleep-deprived kids eat more
New York, Oct 14 (IANS) Young kids who miss daytime nap and also stay up late at night are likely to...
Vitamin treatment unlocks door to stem cell therapies
Vitamin treatment unlocks door to stem cell therapies
Wellington, Oct 14 (IANS) Vitamins A and C could improve the conversion of adult cells into stem...
CRISPR gene editing paves way for sickle cell cure
CRISPR gene editing paves way for sickle cell cure
New York, Oct 13 (IANS) Using CRISPR-Cas9 gene editing tool to fix the mutated gene responsible...
Mother’s anti-depressant use linked to baby’s speech disorder
Mother's anti-depressant use linked to baby's speech disorder
New York, Oct 13 (IANS) Children of mothers who used anti-depressants during pregnancy are at increased risk...
Heart failure not as life-threatening as heart attack: Experts
Heart failure not as life-threatening as heart attack: Experts
New Delhi, Oct 13 (IANS) Heart failure may be a serious health hazard but not life-threatening...
Heavy pot smoking linked to bone disease and fractures
Heavy pot smoking linked to bone disease and fractures
London, Oct 13 (IANS) Regular pot users could be at greater risk of osteoporosis in later...
Point-of-care HIV testing: Important ‘cog in the wheel’ towards ending AIDS by 2030
Point-of-care HIV testing: Important 'cog in the wheel' towards ending AIDS by 2030
HIV-related point-of-care testing can potentially play a major role in accelerating the...
Asthma drug could prevent liver disease
Asthma drug could prevent liver disease
New York, Oct 12 (IANS) A drug commonly used for the prevention of allergies and asthma has shown promise...
Watching too much TV may lead to social isolation
Watching too much TV may lead to social isolation
Toronto, Oct 12 (IANS) Kids who watch too much television are at risk of victimisation and...