Gene editing technique can treat thalassemia in womb
Gene editing technique can treat thalassemia in womb
New York: In a breakthrough, a gene editing technique has shown potential to treat beta thalassemia --...
App to help meet vitamin D requirements
Toronto, May 7 (IANS) Are you taking sufficient amount of vitamin D - essential for bone health and immunity - on a daily basis?...
Beware! Smartphones can make you hyperactive
New York, May 10 (IANS) Are you getting bored easily when trying to focus, or having difficulty doing quiet tasks and activities? If yes,...
Obesity may cause eight more types of cancer: Study
Obesity may cause eight more types of cancer: Study
New York, Aug 25 (IANS) Are you overweight and obese? Be warned, as you may be...
Dengue in childhood can increase early heart attack risk
London, Oct 17 (IANS) Infectious diseases such as typhoid, measles, chicken pox, bronchitis, tuberculosis and dengue in childhood can increase risk of getting a...
How fast are your lungs ageing? Here’s the lowdown
London, Feb 18 (IANS) Mothers who smoke, respiratory infections and the date you were born all contribute to determine how fast your lungs are...
Men more friendly than women after conflict: Study
Men more friendly than women after conflict: Study
New York, Aug 8 (IANS) Men tend to show more friendly gestures like handshakes, back pats and...
Gene therapy may help treat chronic kidney disease
Gene therapy may help treat chronic kidney disease
New York, July 6 (IANS) Scientists have found that administering gene therapy may reverse damage in kidney...
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...
Smoking raises lifetime risk of irregular heart rate
Smoking raises lifetime risk of irregular heart rate
New York, May 1 (IANS) Smoking and alcohol consumption increase lifetime risk of a rapid and irregular...
