Metal-based compound to fight kidney cancer
New York, Sep 24 (IANS) Researchers have developed a promising titanium and gold based compound that destroys kidney cancer cells, while leaving normal cells...
Nanomeds, combating dengue, 3D printing trended in India
Kolkata, Dec 23 (IANS) India became the world's third country with the prowess to manufacture raw materials for nanomedicines, addressed a growing public health...
Lack of sleep may zap cell growth, brain activity
New York, Oct 31 (IANS) Besides making you tired, lack of adequate sleep can short-circuit your system and interfere with a fundamental cellular process...
Cinnamon may prevent bowel cancer
Washington, June 17 (IANS) A compound derived from cinnamon is a potent inhibitor of colorectal or bowel cancer, a study shows.
The study found that...
Major fall in diabetes-related amputations in 25 years
London, Nov 23 (IANS) There has been a significant reduction in diabetes-related amputations since the mid-1990s thanks to improvements in diabetes care over this...
Weaker working memory linked to risky sexual activity
Washington, June 18 (IANS) Weaker working memory can increase the risk of both early sexual activity and unprotected sexual involvement during adolescence, says a...
Anaesthetic gases raising Earth’s temperature too
London, April 8 (IANS) Anaesthetic gases may help doctors to cause temporary loss of sensation in patients and carry out surgery smoothly, but by...
Prenatal cocaine exposure linked to starting sex early
New York, July 10 (IANS) Teenagers whose mothers used cocaine while pregnant are much likely to have sexual intercourse before age 15, a study...
Avoid one sugary drink a day to cut diabetes risk
London, May 4 (IANS) Replacing one serving of a sugary drink daily with either water or unsweetened tea or coffee can lower the risk...
Infectious diarrhoea viruses can spread by air
Ottawa, May 1 (IANS) Noroviruses, a group of viruses responsible for over half of global gastroenteritis cases, can spread by air up to several...
