Novel eye scan may detect Alzheimer’s disease early
Novel eye scan may detect Alzheimer's disease early
Toronto, July 28 (IANS) Researchers have developed new type of non-invasive eye scan that can identify Alzheimer's...
How weight-loss surgery reduces sugar craving
New York, Nov 20 (IANS) Weight loss surgery curbs sugar craving by acting on the brain's reward system, a new study has found.
The researchers...
Using hormonal contraceptives may up breast cancer risk
Using hormonal contraceptives may up breast cancer risk
London, March 10 (IANS) Although age has been an important risk factor of breast cancer, a study...
Young men more vulnerable to mental illness than women
Young men more vulnerable to mental illness than women
New York, March 3 (IANS) Young men are more likely to experience first-episode psychosis, defined as...
Patient with bunion feet cured using scarf surgery
Mumbai, June 9 (IANS) A 41-year-old doctor who had bunions, or deformed toes, for several years was cured using scarf oesteotomy surgery at a...
Early intervention can cut gut inflammation in HIV
Early intervention can cut gut inflammation in HIV patients
New York, July 8 (IANS) A combination antiretroviral therapy (cART) prescribed to patients suffering from human...
Why we get less sleep now than our ancestors did
Washington, June 21 (IANS) Access to artificial light and electricity has shortened the hours of sleep humans get each night, says a study that...
Gene linked to unexplained female infertility identified
Gene linked to unexplained female infertility identified
New York, March 22 (IANS) Researchers, led by one of Indian-origin, have identified a gene mutation that may...
Mother’s education can affect daughter’s birth weight
New York, Aug 18 (IANS) Social factors such as a woman's education level and marital status before pregnancy can affect birth weight of her...
Heavy snowfall linked to higher risk of heart attack
Heavy snowfall linked to higher risk of heart attack
Toronto, Feb 15 (IANS) People living in areas with winter snow may be at increased risk...
