Cholesterol-lowering drug may curb lung cancer death risk
London, May 1 (IANS) Prolonged use of statins, a cholesterol-lowering drug, may lower risk of death from lung cancer, new research has found.
The researchers...
Natural ways to boost immunity in children
Natural ways to boost immunity in children
It is natural for parents to protect their children from any harm, including the endless array of germs...
A ‘saathi’ to help beat cancer blues
New Delhi, Aug 8 (IANS) In a bid to connect cancer patients with each other and strengthen their resolve to manage the disease with...
Depression ups mortality risk in heart failure patients
London, May 25 (IANS) Patients with heart failure are at five-fold increased risk of death following discharge from hospital if they also suffer from...
How fungi from Antarctic rocks survived harsh Martian conditions
London, Jan 29 (IANS) In a surprise to a team of European scientists, a set of fungi from Antarctic that was sent to the...
How excess iron affects Parkinson’s disease
New York, Feb 1 (IANS) It has long been known that excess iron is found in the brains of patients with Parkinson's disease, and...
Skin cancer deaths higher in men than in women: Study
Skin cancer deaths higher in men than in women: Study
London: The global death rates for melanoma -- most serious type of skin cancer --...
Arthritis drug may also work for rare eye disease
Arthritis drug may also work for rare eye disease
London, Oct 11 (IANS) A well-known rheumatoid arthritis medication may be effective for treating non-infectious uveitis,...
Cartoon characters as super veggies help kids eat healthy
Cartoon characters as super veggies help kids eat healthy
New York, July 5 (IANS) Influencing kids to make the right food choice could be a...
New biomarkers could lead
New biomarkers could lead to urine test for preeclampsia
Moscow, June 1 (IANS) Scientists have identified potential biomarkers in the urine of pregnant women that...
