Non-genetic cancer mechanism identified
London (IANS) Calling in question the effectiveness of genetic screening alone in preventing cancer, a new study of ovarian cancer has found that the...
Omega-3 fatty acids good for cancer patients: Study
Washington, July 28 (IANS) Adding omega-3 fatty acids to the anti-tumour medications may improve treatment response and quality of life for cancer patients, says...
‘Facebook obsession can lead girls to risky dieting’
New York, July 28 (IANS) Women's emotional attachment to Facebook can lead to poor perception of their body and also follow risky dieting, a...
Beware! Diabetes increases risk of contracting TB
Melbourne, July 28 (IANS) A 20-year study has found that people with diabetes are seven times more likely to develop tuberculosis (TB) than the...
Insulin resistance raises risk for Alzheimer’s disease
New York, July 28 (IANS) There is a strong association between insulin resistance and decline of memory function and this increases the risk for...
New therapy slows down brain tumour
New York, July 28 (IANS) A new therapy that cuts off the way some cancer cells communicate significantly slows the rapid spread of a...
Local anaesthetic may improve sex lives of breast cancer survivors
New York, July 28 (IANS) Application of liquid lidocaine, a common local anaesthetic, may significantly improve sexual function of breast cancer survivors who experience...
Coordinated action needed to curb hepatitis: WHO
New Delhi, July 27 (IANS) The World Health Organisation (WHO) has called for coordinated action to detect, control and treat hepatitis in the wake...
New moms don’t get physician’s advice on infant care
Washington, July 27 (IANS) Many new mothers do not receive advice from physicians on aspects of infant care such as sleep position, breastfeeding, immunisation...
Kerala heart transplant patient doing well: Doctor
Kochi, July 26 (IANS) A 46-year-old Kerala autorickshaw driver, who underwent heart transplant surgery here on Friday, was recovering well and will be taken...
