Test to predict risk of breast cancer spreading to brain
New York, Oct 22 (IANS) Researchers have developed a new tumour marker test that may help predict whether breast cancer is likely to spread...
Asthmatic men less likely to die of prostate cancer
New York, May 19 (IANS) Men with a history of asthma are less likely to die of prostate cancer as compared to those who...
Middle-aged women prefer vaginal estrogen to enhance sex life
New York, Aug 13 (IANS) Post-menopausal women who suffer from painful intercourse and vaginal dryness are more likely to use vaginal estrogen (VE) regardless...
Calcium essential for deep sleep: Study
Washington, June 29 (IANS) If you are having sleepless nights, blame it on calcium deficiency as a key calcium channel has been identified as...
New therapy against cancer
Santiago, Aug 1 (IANS) An innovative immunological therapy that attacks carcinogenic cells in humans by increasing the body's anti-tumour response was presented in Santiago...
YouTube and Instagram can bolster learning
Toronto, April 20 (IANS) Can social media help students who are not doing well in their studies? Yes, says a new research.
"Young people today...
Diabetic women at greater heart disease risk
New York, Dec 8 (IANS) Women with Type 2 diabetes are twice as likely to have coronary heart disease compared to men, according to...
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...
Smartphones can ruin romantic relationships
New York, Sep 30 (IANS) Attending to your smartphone while spending time with your partner may come at a far greater cost than you...
‘High-normal’ BP in youth may increase heart disease risk later
Washington, June 23 (IANS) Mild elevations in blood pressure considered to be in the upper range of normal during early adulthood can lead to...