‘DNA ambulance’ can reveal how cancer begins
Toronto, July 24 (IANS) Researchers have discovered how severely damaged DNA is transported within a cell and how it is repaired - a discovery...
Regular exercise and healthy diet may prevent knee pain
New York, July 24 (IANS) Regular exercise and a healthy diet may reduce the risk of knee pain in overweight adults with Type 2...
App to help scientists study cancer genetics
New York, July 24 (IANS) Scientists have developed an interactive tool to help researchers and clinicians explore the genetic underpinnings of cancer.
The tool -...
Sex and violence may not always boost sales
New York, July 24 (IANS) Contrary to popular assumption, advertising your products in media showing sexual and violent content may not boost sales, says...
Biases against lesbians, gays ebbing: Study
New York, July 24 (IANS) Conscious and unconscious biases against lesbian women and gay men are decreasing across all demographic groups in the US,...
Two cheap generic drugs can cut breast cancer deaths
London, July 24 (IANS) Two different classes of inexpensive generic drugs can each improve survival prospects for post-menopausal women with early breast cancer, researchers...
Successful people at extra risk of harmful drinking
London, July 24 (IANS) People who are in their 50s and are "successful agers" - healthy, active, sociable and well off - are more...
Glaucoma medication may treat drug-resistant TB
New York, July 24 (IANS) A common medication used to treat glaucoma - an eye disorder that causing gradual loss of sight - could...
South Asians in US more prone to heart attacks, diabetes
Washington, July 24 (IANS) South Asians in US are more prone to heart attacks and diabetes when compared to other ethnic groups, it was...
Hormone deficiency in brain may cause binge eating
New York, July 24 (IANS) Absence of an hormone in the brain may trigger overeating behaviour in people who eat for pleasure rather than...
