Britain mulls new measures to tackle childhood obesity
Britain mulls new measures to tackle childhood obesity
London, June 25 (IANS) Britain is to mull banning the sale of high-energy caffeine-laden drinks to young...
Sleep problems may indicate multiple sclerosis risk
Sleep problems may indicate multiple sclerosis risk
Toronto: Scientists have found that multiple sclerosis (MS) may be identified at least five years earlier as the...
Eating nuts may cut risk of colon cancer
Eating nuts may cut risk of colon cancer
London, Feb 7 (IANS) Consuming nuts such as hazelnuts, walnuts, almonds and pistachios may not only contribute...
How smoking causes inflammation
How smoking causes inflammation
London, Nov 1 (IANS) Scientists have identified how smoking can lead to changes in the immune system and thus increase inflammation...
High iron in blood can quickly damage DNA
London, Feb 14 (IANS) A high dose of iron can trigger DNA damage within 10 minutes in the human body, says a study.
"We already...
Cancer patients face higher risk of painful skin condition
Cancer patients face higher risk of painful skin condition
New York: Patients suffering from cancer and those treated with chemotherapy may be at 40 per...
New nanodrug tracks cancer treatment effectiveness in real time
New York, March 29 (IANS) Using a nanoparticle that delivers a drug and then glows green when cancer cells begin dying, Indian origin researchers...
3-D printed ovaries may restore fertility in cancer survivors
3-D printed ovaries may restore fertility in cancer survivors
New York, May 17 (IANS) The new world of three-dimensional (3-D) printed organs now includes implanted...
Novel chikungunya vaccine promises safety, effectiveness
Novel chikungunya vaccine promises safety, effectiveness
New York, Dec 20 (IANS) Researchers have developed the first vaccine for chikungunya fever made from an insect-specific virus...
Eating fish daily can curb depression too
London, Sep 11 (IANS) Eating a lot of fish may help curb the risk of depression in both men and women, reveals a pooled...
