Simple blood test to predict dementia risk
London, Feb 10 (IANS) Researchers have identified a new biomarker that could predict the risk of developing dementia by a simple blood test.
A low...
Mothers with pre-eclampsia at heart disease risk later
Mothers with pre-eclampsia at heart disease risk later
New York, Aug 27 (IANS) A high blood pressure condition that typically threatens the lives of some...
80 genes that trigger depression identified
80 genes that trigger depression identified
London, April 16 (IANS) Nearly 80 genes that could be linked to depression have been identified, a finding that...
Food allergies linked to higher asthma risk in kids
Food allergies linked to higher asthma risk in kids
New York, Aug 26 (IANS) The higher the number of food allergies a child might have,...
High salt intake linked to diabetes risk: Study
High salt intake linked to diabetes risk: Study
London, Sep 15 (IANS) Besides high blood pressure, high intake of salt -- main source of sodium...
Mechanism behind human ageing revealed
New York (IANS) A new research has linked the ageing process to the deterioration of tightly packaged bundles of cellular DNA.
Scientists in the US...
HPV vaccination in boys can save cost of treating throat cancer
Washington, April 13 (IANS) Vaccinating 12-year-old boys against the humanpapilloma virus (HPV) may be a cost-effective strategy for preventing oropharyngeal cancer -- a cancer...
Here comes ‘stair snacking’ to improve heart health
Here comes 'stair snacking' to improve heart health
Toronto: For people who find it difficult to take out extra time for physical activity after a...
Sex crimes influenced by genes in families: Study
London, April 9 (IANS) Close male relatives of men convicted of sexual offences are more likely to commit the same types of crimes, Swedish...
Childhood fitness cuts heart disease risks
Childhood fitness cuts heart disease risks in adulthood
New York, May 25 (IANS) Higher aerobic fitness in childhood, independent of abdominal fat, can reduce the...
