Inexpensive one-step test for hepatitis C infection
New York, Nov 16 (IANS) Researchers have developed a cost-effective one-step test that can screen, detect and confirm hepatitis C virus (HCV) infections from...
Universal access to services and social protection: A mantra to end TB
So said Dr Mario Raviglione, Director of the World Health Organization (WHO)'s Global Tuberculosis Programme, in an interview given to Citizen News Service (CNS)...
Patient with bunion feet cured using scarf surgery
Mumbai, June 9 (IANS) A 41-year-old doctor who had bunions, or deformed toes, for several years was cured using scarf oesteotomy surgery at a...
Why second dengue infection can be life-threatening
London, Sep 18 (IANS) A second dengue infection can be life-threatening, new research shows.
This is because, for decades, scientists have thought that there are...
Chemo less effective for breast cancer patients over 80
New York, Aug 13 (IANS) For women over the age of 80 with breast cancer, the chances of survival due to chemotherapy are significantly...
Morning walk can give you a good night’s sleep
New York, June 5 (IANS) If you are having sleep problems, walking a little can go a long way in resolving them, suggests a...
‘Night milk’ effective natural sleep aid: Study
London, Dec 16 (IANS) Sleep problems? Drinking cow milk collected during night time (night milk) can help you have a good night's sleep without...
Depression, diabetes tied to high dementia risk
New York, April 16 (IANS) Individuals diagnosed with either depression or diabetes, or both, are at increased risk of dementia compared with people who...
Porn addiction can hamper mental health
New York, Sep 27 (IANS) Are you hooked on to porn in a way that you feel you cannot control the urge to watch...
Don’t use Google to answer simple questions
Toronto, Dec 9 (IANS) If you just cannot flex your mental muscles to answer your son's queries and rather log into Google for a...
