Plant extract fights brain tumour
London, Feb 12 (IANS) Scientists have discovered in cell cultures, animal models and human tumour tissue that a harmless plant extract can be applied...
High Vitamin D levels in childhood may cut diabetes risk
High Vitamin D levels in childhood may cut diabetes risk
New York, Oct 24 (IANS) Children who receive higher levels of Vitamin D during infancy...
Most free fitness apps are shams
New York, Aug 13 (IANS) Free fitness apps are of little help, especially for beginners, as most fail to measure up to physical activity...
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...
Ultra sensitive biosensor could revolutionise cancer diagnosis
New York, March 30 (IANS) Opening the door for new detection method that could allow doctors to diagnose patients with certain cancers far earlier...
My Perspective on Doctors’ Day
July 1 is observed as Doctors' Day in India to honour the legendary physician, Dr B C Roy whose birth and death anniversary falls...
Sugary drinks in pregnancy can make infants fat
Toronto, May 10 (IANS) Consumption of soft drinks by to-be-mothers may lead to an increased risk of high body mass index (BMI) leading to...
Complacency breeds failure: Consolidate efforts to end AIDS by 2030
Complacency breeds failure: Consolidate efforts to end AIDS by 2030
Success breeds complacency and complacency breeds failure. When the number of people affected by a...
Copper film can detect glucose levels from body sweat
Copper film can detect glucose levels from body sweat
Sydney, Sep 26 (IANS) Managing diabetes could become much cheaper and simpler as researchers in Australia...
Breast cancer recovery not linked to family history
London, May 20 (IANS) Women who are diagnosed with breast cancer and have a family history of the disease may recover after treatment just...
