Low-carb diets effective for weight loss
Low-carb diets effective for weight loss
New York, Dec 14 (IANS) Researchers have found that eating food low in carbohydrates is safe for up to...
Using Western BP guidelines may boost stroke risk in Asian patients
London, Nov 28 (IANS) European and North American blood pressure guidelines, issued last year, may actually boost the stroke risk if adapted for Asian...
Oxygen deficiency can lead to childhood heart disease
Oxygen deficiency can lead to childhood heart disease
Sydney, July 21 (IANS) The developing heart in an embryo can be damaged by the cellular stress...
Immunosuppresive drugs likely to keep Parkinson’s at bay
Immunosuppresive drugs likely to keep Parkinson's at bay
New York, June 2 (IANS) People who are on drugs to suppress their immune system are less...
Diet rich in fat, low in fibre
Diet rich in fat, low in fibre linked to colorectal cancer
London, May 23 (IANS) A typical Western-style diet that is rich in fat and...
Genes for childhood chronic kidney disease identified
Genes for childhood chronic kidney disease identified
Tokyo: Researchers have identified a group of genes that could shed light on the underlying mechanism for childhood...
Handheld ‘pen’ to allow doctors print stem cells during surgery
Sydney, April 1 (IANS) Australian researchers have designed a small, lightweight 3D printing pen that surgeons can hold with their hand and draw human...
Why women are more vulnerable to asthma risk than men
Why women are more vulnerable to asthma risk than men
New York, Nov 29 (IANS) Women are more likely to suffer from asthma than men...
Stronger people have sharper brains: Study
Stronger people have sharper brains: Study
London, April 21 (IANS) If you thought hitting the gym only builds your physical strength, think again. A study...
New drug may treat both diabetes and bone loss
New drug may treat both diabetes and bone loss
New York, July 28 (IANS) Researchers have developed a new class of compound that has shown...