US scientists correct DNA in lab-grown human embryos
US scientists correct DNA in lab-grown human embryos
New York, July 27 (IANS) In a first in the US, scientists using the 'CRISPR' genome-editing technique,...
‘Repurposing’ malaria drug to treat castrate-resistant prostate cancer
'Repurposing' malaria drug to treat castrate-resistant prostate cancer
Kolkata, March 26 (IANS) Tapping into the trend of repurposing old approved drugs to treat totally different...
Beware! Demanding bosses may harm your health
London, April 22 (IANS) If you think that your ever-demanding boss always directs you to push the envelope and work extra hard to meet...
Mediterranean diet good for heart disease patients
Mediterranean diet good for heart disease patients
London, Aug 29 (IANS) The Mediterranean diet is associated with a reduced risk of death in patients with...
Diabetes may weaken immunity
New York, Aug 7 (IANS) People with uncontrolled diabetes may find it hard to control infections as high blood sugar can unleash destructive molecules...
US to produce natural cancer drug
Washington, May 28 (IANS) Scientists, including an Indian-American, are a step closer to producing a natural cancer drug by extracting ET-743, a compound found...
Green tea with exercise daily may reverse Alzheimer’s
New York, May 5 (IANS) A compound found in green tea and voluntary exercise slow the progression of Alzheimer's disease and may even reverse...
Two cheap generic drugs can cut breast cancer deaths
London, July 24 (IANS) Two different classes of inexpensive generic drugs can each improve survival prospects for post-menopausal women with early breast cancer, researchers...
Dysfunction in brain linked to sweet
Dysfunction in brain linked to sweet cravings in obese people
New York, June 16 (IANS) Obese people may find it difficult to stay away from...
An egg a day won’t risk your heart
London, Feb 12 (IANS) A high-cholesterol diet and eating eggs will not increase risk of heart attack, not even in persons inclined genetically, reveals...
