Natural compound can cut breast cancer risk
New York, Sep 11 (IANS) A natural compound found in herbs such as parsley and vegetables like celery and broccoli could reduce the breast...
Sound sleep boosts immune system ‘memory’ too
London, Sep 30 (IANS) A good night's sleep not only strengthens your memory but also strengthens the response-memory of your immune system when it...
Beta blockers may increase survival rates of melanoma patients
Beta blockers may increase survival rates of melanoma patients
New York, Jan 10 (IANS) Common drugs used to prevent heart attacks and lower blood pressure...
10 swine flu cases reported in Rajasthan
Jaipur, Oct 7 (IANS) At least 10 people in Rajasthan have been found positive for swine flu (H1N1), a health department official said on...
Chill! Sitting for long won’t kill you
London, Oct 14 (IANS) Overturning conventional wisdom, a new study has found that sitting for long, either at home or at work, is not...
Heart attack symptoms in women often misinterpreted: Study
Heart attack symptoms in women often misinterpreted: Study
New York, Feb 20 (IANS) Young women who report heart attack symptoms such as indigestion, shortness of...
Diabetic? Potassium-rich diets may protect kidney, heart
Tokyo, Nov 13 (IANS) If you are a diabetic, having diets rich in potassium may help you protect the heart and kidney health, says...
Scientists discover new target to treat depression
Scientists discover new target to treat depression
New York, March 2 (IANS) Researchers at The Scripps Research Institute (TSRI) have discovered a new target for...
Customised diabetes care effective for women, not men
London, Nov 28 (IANS) Personally tailored diabetes care reduces mortality - both all-cause and diabetes-related - in women but not men, a study has...
Scientists discover secret of painless life
London, Dec 5 (IANS) Scientists at University College London (UCL) have found the recipe for painlessness in a study that used genetically modified mice...