New drug combo has potential for cancer treatment
London, (IANS) The combination of a cholesterol-lowering drug and a contraceptive steroid could be an effective, non-toxic treatment for a range of cancers, says...
Shoulder pain may indicate heart disease risk
Shoulder pain may indicate heart disease risk
New York, Dec 28 (IANS) If you are having shoulder problems, they may be due to some heart...
Sugary drinks up non-alcoholic fatty liver disease risk
New York, June 7 (IANS) Drinking sugar-sweetened beverage daily may increase the risk for non-alcoholic fatty liver disease (NAFLD), says a study.
NAFLD is characterised...
MERS cases in South Korea rise to 145
Seoul, June 14 (IANS) The South Korean health ministry on Sunday reported seven new cases of Middle East Respiratory Syndrome (MERS), bringing the total...
Options for Small Vessel Heart Disease in Diabetics
If you are a diabetic, have been treated for coronary artery disease with angioplasty, stents or coronary artery bypass graft surgery and the signs...
Uric acid lessens women’s disability after stroke
New York, July 10 (IANS) Uric acid - a chemical that at high levels can lead to serious illness - may lessen women's disability...
Common drugs may up pneumonia risk in Alzheimer’s patients
Common drugs may up pneumonia risk in Alzheimer's patients
London, April 10 (IANS) Commonly used sedatives called benzodiazepines are associated with an increased risk of...
Anti-ulcer drug may prevent stomach cancer
Toronto, July 22 (IANS) A short course of two medicines commonly used to eliminate the bacterium that causes ulcers may reduce the risk of...
Dry fruits to munch on to stay fit
Dry fruits to munch on to stay fit
New Delhi, May 31 (IANS) Treat yourself to dry fruits like apricots, walnuts and pistachios to be...
Eating walnuts may help control appetite
Eating walnuts may help control appetite
New York, June 16 (IANS) Individuals who regularly consume walnuts, salmon and canola oil -- rich in polyunsaturated fats...
