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...
Lead exposure in mothers can affect offspring
New York, Oct 4 (IANS) Mothers with high levels of lead in their blood not only affect the foetal cells of their unborn children,...
‘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....
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...
Human trial holds promise for novel cancer vaccines
London, April 4 (IANS) A small human trial has shown significant promise for developing anti-cancer vaccines and personalised cancer therapies in near future.
In this...
Diabetes causing infertility among males: Doctors
New Delhi, Aug 24 (IANS) Diabetes is becoming a major reason for infertility among males, doctors have said.
They said that may it be Type...
Eat apple, green tomatoes to gain never-say-die muscles
New York, Sep 9 (IANS) While discovering a protein that causes muscle weakness and loss during ageing, scientists from University of Iowa have also...
Premature birth changes key brain connections
London, May 5 (IANS) Premature birth can alter the connectivity between key areas of the brain, thereby making them vulnerable to disorders such as...
Smell of death can threaten humans
London, Oct 20 (IANS) The chemical produced by decaying tissue of dead bodies can produce a fight-or-flight response in humans, researchers have revealed, suggesting...
Yoga can improve arthritis symptoms and mood
New York, Sep 16 (IANS) Practicing yoga improves physical and mental wellbeing of people living with arthritis, a painful joint disorder for which there...
