Flu virus may up risk of heart attack six-fold
Flu virus may up risk of heart attack six-fold
Toronto, Jan 25 (IANS) People suffering from influenza may be at six-fold increased risk of experiencing...
Healthy lifestyle may trim heart risks in diabetics
New York, Feb 1 (IANS) Just two months of healthy living classes can significantly reduce the risk of common diabetes complications, including cardiovascular disease,...
Malaria protein could help treat cancer
New York, Oct 17 (IANS) The mosquito-borne parasite that causes malaria also produces a protein that could help stop cancer, new research has found.
The...
Novel drug may offer treatment for TB
Novel drug may offer treatment for TB
London: In a first, British scientists have developed a non-antibiotic drug that can one day successfully treat tuberculosis...
60 genetic disorders cause skin and nervous system problems
New York, Jan 23 (IANS) There are 60 genetic disorders that affect skin and nervous system in humans, researchers report.
One of the most common...
Fighting with spouse may up chronic pain
Fighting with spouse may up chronic pain
New York, May 16 (IANS) People with chronic conditions like arthritis or diabetes may suffer physical repercussions if...
Gene controlling food intake could lead to obesity treatment
Gene controlling food intake could lead to obesity treatment
Sydney, Feb 14 (IANS) Researchers have found that a gene that controls food intake by triggering...
Bangladesh reports first case of Zika virus
Dhaka, March 22 (IANS) Bangladesh on Tuesday reported the country's first case of the Zika virus, a mosquito-borne disease that has been linked to...
Vitamin D doesn’t cut cold in asthma patients
New York, Nov 24 (IANS) Taking vitamin D supplements does not reduce the number or severity of cold in asthma patients, suggests new research.
The...
Exercise can help boost memory through bone hormone: Study
Exercise can help boost memory through bone hormone: Study
New York: Researchers have identified a naturally occurring bone hormone that can potentially reverse memory loss...
