‘Call to Action’ launch catalyzes fight against TB
India has made impressive gains in the fight against tuberculosis (TB) but significant challenges still confront us in the path ahead to eliminate TB....
5 tips to avoid obesity trap
5 tips to avoid obesity trap
New Delhi, Dec 8 (IANS) Owing to people's lifestyles, eating fast food has become an essential part of their...
Teenager cured of paralysis with new therapy
New Delhi, May 11 (IANS) A teenaged girl, suffering from partial paralysis due to a spinal tumour, has been cured after successfully undergoing the...
Regular use of aspirin bad for uterine cancer patients: Study
Regular use of aspirin bad for uterine cancer patients: Study
New York, Dec 20 (IANS) Regular use of over-the-counter non-steroidal inflammatory drugs (NSAIDs) such as...
Alcohol abuse increases risk of heart disease
Alcohol abuse increases risk of heart disease
New York, Jan 3 (IANS) Alcohol addiction can increase the risk of heart attack, atrial fibrillation and congestive...
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...
How ‘housekeeper’ cells keep brain healthy
New York, June 9 (IANS) Star-shaped brain cells appear to help keep blood pressure and blood flow inside the brain on a healthy tone,...
Glucose may cut induced labour duration in childbirth
Glucose may cut induced labour duration in childbirth
Toronto, Jan 23 (IANS) Administering glucose supplements to women during childbirth, especially for the first birth, may...
Air pollution may damage brain
New York, June 16 (IANS) Long-term exposure to air pollution may lead to loss of white matter in the brain, a research has found.
White...
Secondhand smoke turns babies into fat kids
Toronto, June 22 (IANS) Children whose parents smoked when they were toddlers are likely to have a wider waist and a higher body mass...
