Blood pressure drug may treat Alzheimer’s disease
Washington, Jan 30 (IANS) A drug used to treat high blood pressure has been found to reduce cell damage often linked to Alzheimer's disease,...
Can X-rays and CT scans cause cancer?
New York, Feb 4 (IANS) The widespread belief that radiations from X-rays and CT scans can cause cancer has flaws and is based on...
Gut microbes can reduce severity of malaria
New York, Feb 9 (IANS) Micro-organisms in the gut have the potential to reduce the severity of malaria, suggests a new study.
Gut microbes can...
Vitamin D-rich foods during pregnancy may cut allergy risk in kids
New York, Feb 12 (IANS) Higher intake of foods containing vitamin D during pregnancy may reduce the risk of children developing allergies, a study...
Exercising for over 90 minutes daily can worsen mental health: Lancet
Exercising for over 90 minutes daily can worsen mental health: Lancet
New York: Engaging in exercises such as cycling, aerobics and gymming for more than...
Indonesia bans Tumblr over pornography
Jakarta, Feb 18 (IANS) Indonesia said on Thursday it will block access to microblogging platform Tumblr over pornographic content, the media reported on Thursday.
"After...
Vit B may boost kidney function in young diabetics
Vit B may boost kidney function in young diabetics
Cairo: Adolescents suffering from Type-1 diabetes may benefit from Vitamin B supplements as it improves kidney...
Chemicals in sunscreen may cause birth defects, infertility
Chemicals in sunscreen may cause birth defects, infertility
Hong Kong: Scientists have detected chemicals in sunscreen that can cause birth defects and infertility.
In the study,...
Depressive symptoms may indicate Alzheimer’s risk
London, March 5 (IANS) People who are frequently diagnosed with depression may run higher risk of having Alzheimer's disease later as researcher have found...
Acute kidney injury associated with high risk of dementia
Acute kidney injury associated with high risk of dementia
New York: People suffering from acute kidney injury could be at more than a three-fold higher...
