Fight against TB in Papua New Guinea: ‘Embarrassment of riches’ moment?
A country like Papua New Guinea (PNG) with 20% projected economic growth rate, still has half of its population at or below the poverty...
Anti-ulcer drug may prevent stomach cancer
Toronto, July 22 (IANS) A short course of two medicines commonly used to eliminate the bacterium that causes ulcers may reduce the risk of...
Flu virus may up risk of heart attack six-fold
Flu virus may up risk of heart attack six-fold
Toronto, Jan 25 (IANS) People suffering from influenza may be at six-fold increased risk of experiencing...
Fungus a major risk factor in Crohn’s disease: Study
Fungus a major risk factor in Crohn's disease: Study
New York, Sep 21 (IANS) A team of international researchers has, for the first time, identified...
Weight loss surgery may increase fracture risk
Weight loss surgery may increase fracture risk
London, July 28 (IANS) Severely obese patients undergoing weight loss surgery are more likely to have increased fracture...
Homeopathy use in US limited to non-serious conditions: Survey
New York, Feb 19 (IANS) Homeopathic medicines are primarily used by a small segment of the US population for common, self-limited “non-serious” conditions such...
Why sleep loss could lead to weight gain
New York, Feb 13 (IANS) Following a night of total sleep deprivation, a brain region known as the "salience network" may lead us to...
Get even the last drop out from shampoo bottle soon
Get even the last drop out from shampoo bottle soon
New York, June 27 (IANS) Ever struggled with a shampoo bottle in trying to get...
Patients operated on at night twice more likely to die
Patients operated on at night twice more likely to die
Ottawa, Aug 30 (IANS) Patients who have surgery during the night are twice as likely...
Death of spouse ups irregular heartbeat risk
London, April 6 (IANS) The death of a spouse is linked to increased risk of developing an irregular heartbeat up to a year after...
