Cinnamon may prevent bowel cancer
Washington, June 17 (IANS) A compound derived from cinnamon is a potent inhibitor of colorectal or bowel cancer, a study shows.
The study found that...
‘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...
Weight loss through surgery may cut diabetes risk
Weight loss through surgery may cut diabetes risk
New York, Feb 13 (IANS) Losing weight through surgical approaches appears to reset chemical messages that fat...
Secondary education reduces HIV risk for girls: Study
Washington, June 29 (IANS) Longer secondary schooling reduces the risk of contracting HIV, particularly for girls, shows a study.
Students with longer secondary education had...
Blocking key human protein can stop malaria
London, July 8 (IANS) Scientists have identified a key protein in the human body that, if targeted, can stop the malaria parasite in its...
Your brain may be ready for action, even at rest
Your brain may be ready for action, even at rest
New York, March 11 (IANS) Even while you are taking rest, your brain networks may...
Decoded: Giant pandas’ lazy lifestyle
Washington, July 12 (IANS) Throwing fresh insight into the secretive life of pandas, a new study finds that giant pandas have clever ways to...
Gene causing childhood sight loss identified
Gene causing childhood sight loss identified
London, May 18 (IANS) Scientists have identified alterations in 10 genes that significantly contribute to nearly 10 per cent...
‘DNA ambulance’ can reveal how cancer begins
Toronto, July 24 (IANS) Researchers have discovered how severely damaged DNA is transported within a cell and how it is repaired - a discovery...
Early life stress may up binge eating in females
Early life stress may up binge eating in females
New York, June 1 (IANS) Stress during pregnancy may cause female children to exhibit binge-eating-like behaviour...
