Selective tweets can wake up health policymakers
New York, Dec 11 (IANS) Effective, selective tweets can advance research from lab to health policymakers, say scientists, adding that with over 300 million...
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...
Super-sensitive Ebola test could curb disease spread
Beijing, Sep 10 (IANS) A new Ebola test which is not only easier to use but also 100 times more sensitive than a test...
Deep Chand Bandhu Hospital opened for dengue patients
New Delhi, Sep 17 (IANS) The Delhi government on Thursday opened 200-bedded Deep Chand Bandhu Hospital in Ashok Vihar for treating dengue patients.
"200-bedded new...
Diabetic? Exercise can help control blood sugar
New York, June 18 (IANS) Diabetics who exercise can trim waist size and body fat, and also control blood glucose even if they do...
US scientists dispute classic theory of sexual orientation
Washington, Nov 23 (IANS) Researchers from Washington State University have established a categorical distinction between people who are heterosexual and those who are not.
The...
Tattoos come with long-term medical risks
New York, May 28 (IANS) If you are considering getting yourself inked, just a word of caution. It may leave you prone to some...
Eye colour linked to alcohol dependence
New York, July 2 (IANS) People with blue eyes have a greater chance of becoming alcoholics, says a study.
"This suggests an intriguing possibility --...
Could a cholesterol-lowering drug treat Parkinson’s?
London, Jan 11 (IANS) In their quest to find new treatments that could slow, stop or reverse Parkinson's disease, a progressive neurological condition that...
Cure for hepatitis B could be in the offing
Sydney, April 21 (IANS) A combination therapy of an antiviral drug and an anti-cancer drug has been found 100 percent successful in eliminating the...
