Bipolar disorder drug for adults also safe for kids
New York, Oct 12 (IANS) Lithium, a drug used successfully for decades to treat adults with the bipolar disorder, can also be safe and...
Genes that could slow ageing identified
New York, Oct 12 (IANS) In what could lead to potential new ways of slowing the pace of ageing in humans, research have identified...
High dose influenza shots more effective in older people
New York, Oct 12 (IANS) Flu immunisations with four times the strength of standard flu shots significantly reduces the risk hospitalisation of the elderly...
Myanmar wants to get rid of malaria by 2030
Yangon, Oct 11 (IANS) Myanmar has set a target of getting rid of malaria by 2030, authorities said on Sunday.
As the number of malaria...
Air pollution major cause of eye infection: Doctors
New Delhi, Oct 10 (IANS) Air pollution in cities is emerging as the major reason behind the rise in eye allergies and conjunctivitis in...
Urinary infection may cause falls in older people
New York, Oct 10 (IANS) Not just a loose throw rug or poor eyesight, even bloodstream, respiratory and urinary infections can cause falls, especially...
Antiviral compound fully protects monkeys from Ebola
New York, Oct 10 (IANS) A compound that blocks the Ebola virus's ability to replicate has been found to provide full protection to monkeys...
Menopause may turn good cholesterol into bad
New York, Oct 10 (IANS) What has previously been known as good cholesterol - high density lipoprotein (HDL) - may actually contribute to heart...
Ignorance is bliss! Not always – Dr Rajadhyaksha
Approximately 1 % of world’s adult population suffers from Rheumatoid Arthritis (RA)
Around 15 % of Indian population (180 million) are affected with arthritis
Mumbai: Medical...
Obese? Your grandfather could be blamed for it
Toronto, Oct 9 (IANS) If you are obese, diabetic or have cancer, do not just blame the DNA for it. There could be other...
