83 new DNA changes influencing height identified
83 new DNA changes influencing height identified
Toronto, Feb 2 (IANS) An international team of researchers has identified 83 new DNA changes that strongly determine...
Drastic drop in new prostate cancer diagnoses in US
New York, June 22 (IANS) Following the draft recommendation from the United States Preventive Services Task Force (USPSTF), new diagnoses of prostate cancer in...
Common heartburn drugs linked to ‘silent’ kidney damage
Common heartburn drugs linked to 'silent' kidney damage
New York, Feb 22 (IANS) A group of drugs commonly prescribed for heartburn, ulcers and acid reflux...
Hepatitis C infection may damage heart too
New York, Aug 12 (IANS) People infected with the hepatitis C virus are already known to be at risk for liver damage, and results...
Daily aspirin use may cut digestive cancer risk
Daily aspirin use may cut digestive cancer risk
Hong Kong, Oct 31 (IANS) Individuals who regularly use pain reliever aspirin are likely to experience a...
Brain prosthesis to aid people with memory loss
New York, Sep 30 (IANS) Researchers have developed a brain prosthesis that can replace or support a damaged part of the brain and help...
Customised diabetes care effective for women, not men
London, Nov 28 (IANS) Personally tailored diabetes care reduces mortality - both all-cause and diabetes-related - in women but not men, a study has...
Forgot that car key again? Check for early signs of dementia
New Delhi (IANS) When 36-year-old Latha could not any more take the embarrassment of daily episodes of forgetfulness - recalling where she kept...
Three new glaucoma-related genes found
New York, Jan 12 (IANS) A team of US researchers including an Indian-origin scientist has identified three more genes that contribute to the most...
Diabetes drugs linked to heart disease risk: Study
Diabetes drugs linked to heart disease risk: Study
New York: Intake of two commonly used drugs to treat Type-2 diabetes carry a high risk of...
