Breast cancer drug can suppress brain seizures
New York, May 13 (IANS) A class of drug that inhibits production of the primary female sex hormone, estrogen, and is used to treat...
Exposure to bad air increases obesity risk
New York, Feb 21 (IANS) Exposure to highly polluted air for three-to-eight weeks may lead to an increase in weight, breathing problems and metabolic...
How the brain learns the way things work
New York, March 18 (IANS) When we learn a new technical concept, something happens in our brain. But exactly what? That has been a...
Youngsters with diabetes more at risk of eye disease
Youngsters with diabetes more at risk of eye disease
Chennai, May 30 (IANS) Young adults with Type 2 diabetes may be at an increased risk...
Novel test could guide personalised treatment for children with cancer
Novel test could guide personalised treatment for children with cancer
Toronto: Researchers have used a new test for analysing paediatric tumours that may one day...
Diet designed to lower BP improves gout blood marker too
Diet designed to lower BP improves gout blood marker too
New York, Aug 15 (IANS) A diet rich in fruits, vegetables, low-fat dairy products and...
Beware! Retweeting can hamper your memory
New York, April 29 (IANS) Retweeting or sharing information on the micro-blogging site can actually make things worse for you as it creates a...
Consuming rice may put infants at higher urinary arsenic risk
New York, April 26 (IANS) Beware, if you are feeding your infant with rice or rice products! According to a new study, infants who...
Things to consider before getting hair transplant
Things to consider before getting hair transplant
New Delhi, July 20 (IANS) Don’t wish to be bald anymore and considering a hair transplant surgery? Go...
High-tech scans could spare cancer patients
High-tech scans could spare cancer patients from intensive chemotherapy
London, June 25 (IANS) Researchers have found that high-tech scans can spare patients suffering from cancer...






















