Altered DNA linked with psychiatric disorders identified
Altered DNA linked with psychiatric disorders identified
London, Aug 16 (IANS) Brain scans have revealed a genetic mutation that affects the structure, function and chemistry...
Mobile phone use in pregnancy may not affect kids’ brains
Mobile phone use in pregnancy may not affect kids' brains
London, Sep 5 (IANS) Babies born to women who use a mobile phone during pregnancy...
Quit smoking to offset arthritis risk: Study
Quit smoking to offset arthritis risk: Study
New York: Long-term smoking cessation in women was associated with a lower risk of rheumatoid arthritis (RA) compared...
Genes influence cancer treatment outcomes
New York, Sep 13 (IANS) A person's response to anti-cancer drug treatments is strongly related to his or her genetic ancestry, says new research.
The...
New gene technology to help treat blood cancer
Melbourne, March 13 (IANS) Australian researchers have developed a new genome editing technology that can target and kill blood cancer cells with high accuracy.
The...
E-cigarette ban wipes out less harmful alternative for smokers: Experts
E-cigarette ban wipes out less harmful alternative for smokers: Experts
New Delhi, Sep 2 (IANS) Banning e-cigarettes may deprive Indian smokers of a substantially less...
Karnataka leads in cases of resurgent chikungunya
Karnataka leads in cases of resurgent chikungunya
An acerbic exchange of tweets between Delhi Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal and journalist Shekhar Gupta illustrated the growing...
Now a health hotline that can forecast dengue outbreaks
Now a health hotline that can forecast dengue outbreaks
New York, July 9 (IANS) A team of scientists, including one of Indian-origin, has developed a...
‘New method of cancer treatment to be available in India soon’
Hyderabad, Oct 15 (IANS) A new method for treating cancer, using light to destroy cancerous tissue and currently available in China, will be introduced...
Stop smoking cigarettes before they make you blind
Stop smoking cigarettes before they make you blind
New Delhi: Do you smoke cigarettes? Think twice before taking another drag as it may not only...
