New genetic syndrome causing cancer identified
New genetic syndrome causing cancer identified
London, Sep 23 (IANS) Researchers have identified a new genetic syndrome caused by alterations in a gene that predisposes...
Childhood heart defect survivors at high dementia risk
Childhood heart defect survivors at high dementia risk
London, Feb 13 (IANS) People born with heart defects may be at higher risk of developing dementia...
This gene could reduce inflammation after stroke
This gene could reduce inflammation after stroke
New York: Researchers have found that a gene could help the brain heal itself after a stroke or...
Smoking parents may up kids’ risk of lung disease related deaths
Smoking parents may up kids' risk of lung disease related deaths
New York: Are you a chain smoker? Besides harming your own life, you may...
Nutrition more important than exercise for bone strength
Nutrition more important than exercise for bone strength
New York: Looking at mineral supplementation and exercise in mice, researchers have found that nutrition has a...
New blood test may help early detection of 8 cancers
New blood test may help early detection of 8 cancers
Sydney, Jan 19 (IANS) A new blood test that can help in the early diagnoses...
Just one drink daily can raise stroke risk
Just one drink daily can raise stroke risk
Beijing: While it is known that excess drinking is harmful for health, a new study suggests that...
How social isolation may increase stress
How social isolation may increase stress
New York, May 18 (IANS) Researchers have found that long term chronic isolation cause the build-up of a chemical...
Exposure to cannabis in womb can cut men’s social skills later
Exposure to cannabis in womb can cut men's social skills later
London: Maternal consumption of cannabinoids for pain relief during pregnancy can cause behavioural and...
Low-carb diet may protect eyesight
Low-carb diet may protect eyesight
New York, May 15 (IANS) Besides helping lose weight, consuming a ketogenic diet -- which is high fat, low protein...