Protein that boosts immunity to viruses and cancer
London, April 18 (IANS) Scientists have discovered a protein that plays a critical role in promoting immunity to viruses and cancer, opening the door...
Drug to prevent pre-term birth shows promise
Drug to prevent pre-term birth shows promise
Sydney, Nov 8 (IANS) In a ray of hope for preventing pre-term birth, researchers found that use of...
Genes decide if mosquito will bite you or not
London, April 23 (IANS) If mosquitoes get attracted to your brother, chances are they would choose you among the many for the next bite...
Gen X more at stroke risk than baby boomers, shows study
Gen X more at stroke risk than baby boomers, shows study
New York, Nov 24 (IANS) Owing to increased trend in obesity and diabetes, the...
Kerala government to fund schools for mentally-challenged
Thiruvananthapuram, May 6 (IANS) In a major effort towards realisation of the dreams of hundreds of mentally-challenged children, the Kerala government on Wednesday decided...
Brain-boosting protein may improve response to cancer drug
Brain-boosting protein may improve response to cancer drug
Singapore, Dec 19 (IANS) A brain-boosting protein can improve the effectiveness of chemotherapy because depression negatively affects...
Special diet plan for pregnancy
Special diet plan for pregnancy
New Delhi, Dec 28 (IANS) Pregnant women should remember that the food they eat is the main source of nutrition...
Depression ups mortality risk in heart failure patients
London, May 25 (IANS) Patients with heart failure are at five-fold increased risk of death following discharge from hospital if they also suffer from...
Age-related memory loss only partial
London, June 6 (IANS) The widespread belief that memory deteriorates as one approaches old age is not completely true as researchers have found that...
Low protein levels may up kidney function decline in elderly
Low protein levels may up kidney function decline in elderly
New York, Jan 20 (IANS) Older adults with low blood levels of a circulating protein...
