Poorly-understood gene linked to mental health disorders
Poorly-understood gene linked to mental health disorders
London, Oct 10 (IANS) New evidence has been found to prove the link between a previously misunderstood gene...
High BP during pregnancy may up heart disease risk later
High BP during pregnancy may up heart disease risk later
Toronto, Aug 19 (IANS) Women who experience high blood pressure condition during pregnancy are likely...
Vitamin D may help cut body fat in infants
Toronto, May 3 (IANS) A healthy intake of vitamin D in the first year of life can build up more muscle mass and reduce...
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...
Handheld device may spot tuberculosis in flat 20 minutes
London, April 22 (IANS) A Britain-based technology company has claimed to have developed a smartphone-sized handheld DNA analyser that may diagnose infectious diseases like...
London: Powerful anti-ageing treatments closer to reality
London (PTI): For the first time, scientists have identified that the activity of a key metabolic enzyme found in the batteries of human skin...
How HIV disrupts immune system revealed
How HIV disrupts immune system revealed
Washington, Aug 1 (IANS) HIV-infected people whose immune systems made neutralising antibodies have similar immune alterations, or perturbations, as...
Cut on heartburn pills to avoid serious side effects: Study
Toronto, Nov 24 (IANS) Doctors must prescribe heartburn and acidity pills in lowest possible doses and for shortest time to patients to ward off...
Heart failure deaths rising among younger adults in US
Heart failure deaths rising among younger adults in US
New York: Despite significant advances in medical and surgical treatments for heart failure in the past...
Exercise may beat genetic predisposition to obesity in elderly women
Exercise may beat genetic predisposition to obesity in elderly women
New York, May 18 (IANS) Ladies, stop blaming genes for your larger waistline as you...