Chinese research shows abortion drug can cure breast cancer
Beijing, March 1 (IANS) An abortion drug, Mifepristone (MIF) can possibly have an anti-tumour effect in triple-negative breast cancer (TNBC), the media reported on...
E-cigarette additives impair lung function: Study
E-cigarette additives impair lung function: Study
London: Flavouring and additive ingredients used in e-cigarettes are more likely to increase inflammation and impair lung function, according...
Can a conventional name help you live longer?
New York, March 26 (IANS) A name may have more to it than Shakespeare might have thought when he asked “what's in a name?”....
Common migraine medication during pregnancy can affect baby
New York, March 31 (IANS) Certain medications and treatments long considered safe to treat pregnant women with migraines may have adverse effects on the...
Novel test could guide personalised treatment for children with cancer
Novel test could guide personalised treatment for children with cancer
Toronto: Researchers have used a new test for analysing paediatric tumours that may one day...
Mid-life chronic inflammation linked to cognitive decline: Study
Mid-life chronic inflammation linked to cognitive decline: Study
New York: People who have chronic inflammation in middle-age may develop cognitive problems in the decades leading...
Hepatitis C ups risk of head, neck cancers
New York, April 14 (IANS) Individuals infected with Hepatitis C virus (HCV) may be prone to certain head and neck cancers, a new study...
Cut 71-minute sitting time in office and live longer
London, April 20 (IANS) Workers please take note! Taking frequent breaks to reduce sitting time at workplace can help you cut extra body fat,...
Stress, depression can worsen HPV infection
New York, April 30 (IANS) Beware! Stress and depression can be harmful to women with HPV (human papillomavirus) infection and if it continues for...
Silk stabilises blood samples for months without refrigeration
New York, May 11 (IANS) Researchers have stabilised blood samples for long periods of time without refrigeration at temperatures up to 45 degrees Celsius...
