Genes behind lung disease in smokers decoded
London, Sep 28 (IANS) British researchers have discovered six independent genetic variants associated with lung health and chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) -- revealing...
Fatty foods trigger inflammation leading to diabetes
New York, Sep 28 (IANS) An enhanced inflammatory response could be the key link between high saturated fat intake and the development of diseases...
Porn addiction can hamper mental health
New York, Sep 27 (IANS) Are you hooked on to porn in a way that you feel you cannot control the urge to watch...
Mother’s malaria can affect memory in offspring
Toronto, Sep 27 (IANS) Malaria infection during pregnancy may result in learning and memory related problems in offspring, suggests new research.
This is because maternal...
London: Urinary Tract Infection Could Be Treated Without Antibiotics Say Researchers
London (IANS): A commonly used over-the-counter anti-inflammatory drug and a herbal product may provide alternative options for treating urinary tract infection, one of the...
Two more test positive for swine flu in Telangana
Hyderabad, Sep 26 (IANS) Two fresh cases of swine flu have been reported in Telangana during last 24 hours, officials said on Saturday.
The authorities...
Britain cancer survival rate worst in western Europe
London, Sep 26 (IANS) Britain has the worst cancer survival rate in western Europe, according to the largest ever study of the disease.
The Eurocare...
Novel test to reveal genetic risk for heart diseases
New Delhi, Sep 26 (IANS) Researchers have developed a once-in-a-lifetime test that could evaluate genetic markers associated with increased risk of coronary artery disease.
To...
Diabetes medication could treat alcohol addiction
London, Sep 26 (IANS) A medication used for diabetes and obesity could also be used for the treatment of alcohol dependence, suggests new research.
Alcohol...
Childhood brain tumours affect working memory of survivors
New York, Sep 26 (IANS) Survivors of childhood brain tumours have lower working memory performance in adulthood compared to healthy adults, new research has...
