Common diabetes drug can lower ‘bad’ cholesterol
London, Aug 7 (IANS) A common diabetes drug Metformin can also help lower “bad” cholesterol that is known for promoting cardiovascular diseases by hardening...
Onset of schizophrenia may increase risk of diabetes
Onset of schizophrenia may increase risk of diabetes
London, Jan 14 (IANS) People who suffer with early schizophrenia may also be at risk of developing...
Anti-ageing hormone level linked with kidney disease
Anti-ageing hormone level linked with kidney disease
London, Feb 13 (IANS) Deficiency in the levels of an anti-ageing hormone may predict the risk of development...
Indian researcher’s heart disease project gets $400,000 boost
Washington, Sep 12 (IANS) An Indian-American researcher at East Tennessee State University (ETSU) has received a $423,485 grant from the National Institutes of Health...
Human brains have pipes to drain out waste
Human brains have pipes to drain out waste
New York, Oct 4 (IANS) By scanning the brains of healthy volunteers, researchers have found long-sought evidence...
Genetically engineered bacteria can treat cancer
Washington, April 15 (IANS) A bacterium that causes severe food poisoning and leads to sepsis and death in humans can be genetically modified to...
Statins may not help lung cancer patients
Statins may not help lung cancer patients
London, Feb 28 (IANS) Cholesterol-lowering drugs known as statins when used alongside chemotherapy treatments may have no effect...
Antibiotic use may make kids obese in adulthood
New York, (IANS) The commonly prescribed antibiotics can lead to changes in the gut bacteria of kids and make them vulnerable to infectious diseases,...
Concussion may impact men and women differently
Washington, July 25 (IANS) Concussion or a violent shock as from a heavy blow may not significantly impair symptoms or cognitive skills for one...
Why men can’t recognise gender of new-born babies
London, April 22 (IANS) Gender stereotyping in baby boys and girls may start as young as three months and men recognise gender of the...
