New gene identified in women with mental illness
Washington, June 21 (IANS) In a significant finding that may lead to easier diagnoses and new treatment options, researchers have identified a particular gene...
New breath test may detect pneumonia
London, June 26 (IANS) A simple breath test can now detect if a critically ill patient is infected with pneumonia or not.
Chemically analysing breath...
Molecule that targets HIV in semen to prevent infection
New York, Aug 18 (IANS) A tweezer shaped molecule that targets the human immunodeficiency virus (HIV) in semen can help prevent HIV infection and...
Nicotine changes marijuana’s effect on brain
New York, Aug 20 (IANS) Although individuals who use marijuana plus tobacco have smaller a hippocampus, their memory function is greater, reveals a new...
Common mistakes women do in skin care
New Delhi, May 13 (IANS) Picking the wrong sunscreen, using harsh soaps and changing dermatology products frequently are some of the common mistakes women...
Late menopause lowers risk of depression later in life
London, Jan 9 (IANS) Menopause at an older age lowers the risk of depression for women in later life, says a new study.
The study...
More men with breast cancer removing unaffected breast
Washington, Sep 4 (IANS) The number of men with breast cancer who underwent surgery to remove the unaffected breast nearly doubled between 2004-2011, says...
Niti Aayog must stop plan to privatise public health
Niti Aayog must stop plan to privatise public health
In late November 2019 Khwahish Warsi, a daily wage earner who makes his living by making...
Stem cell therapy to treat heart-failure
Stem cell therapy to treat heart-failure
New York, July 3 (IANS) Stem cells may potentially be used as a "one-and-done" approach to restore function in...
New insight into how brain processes visual cues
Washington, Aug 31 (IANS) Neuroscientists know that some connections in the brain for processing visuals are pruned through neural development. This knowledge may, however,...
