New device to improve urinary infections treatment
New York, Sep 21 (IANS) Urinary tract infections could be treated more quickly and efficiently using a DNA sequencing device the size of a...
Never say die: Disability is not about inability
Never say die: Disability is not about inability
They may be differently-abled, but they do not lack in ability. Yes, I am talking about the...
How HIV infection progresses to AIDS
New York, Aug 28 (IANS) Instead of directly causing AIDS, the human immunodeficiency virus (HIV) turns host immune cells into suicide machines, using them...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
