Scientists use bacteria to detect cancer, diabetes
Washington, May 28 (IANS) Two research teams said they have used Escherichia coli (E. coli) as diagnostic tools to detect liver cancer and diabetes.
In...
Protein implicated in Alzheimer’s may have a brighter side
Melbourne, Aug 1 (IANS) Researchers have discovered that a protein involved in the progression of Alzheimer's disease also has properties that could benefit human...
Air pollution puts kids at allergy risk
Toronto, May 5 (IANS) Exposure to outdoor air pollution during the first year of life increases the risk of developing allergies to food, mould,...
Milk proteins may protect against heart disease
New York, June 12 (IANS) Dietary compounds formed in milk-based products may protect us against cardiovascular disease, suggests a new research.
The study found the...
Lifestyle diseases causing infertility in women
New Delhi, May 21 (IANS) A rise in lifestyle diseases is increasing the risk of infertility among young women, a study released here on...
Better to prevent rather than treat lung cancer
Every 30 seconds, someone, somewhere in the world dies of lung cancer. According to the World Cancer Report 2014, more people die from lung...
Is your pet dog giving you food-borne diseases?
London, April 13 (IANS) A bug that causes us vomiting and diarrhoea may also infect our canine companions, thereby raising the possibility of dog-to-human...
New drug combo has potential for cancer treatment
London, (IANS) The combination of a cholesterol-lowering drug and a contraceptive steroid could be an effective, non-toxic treatment for a range of cancers, says...
Novel method for stroke treatment developed
Washington, April 19 (IANS) Providing a ray of hope for heart patients, a new study has found that the removal of the clot causing...
Your visual cortex can take important decisions
New York, Oct 6 (IANS) Visual cortex, the part of the brain responsible for seeing, can take decisions just like the brain's traditional "higher...
