Eating citrus fruits may increase melanoma risk
New York, July 6 (IANS) Frequent consumption of citrus fruits -- whole grapefruit and orange juice -- may be associated with an increased risk...
Common anti-depressants linked to bone fracture risk in women
New York, June 26 (IANS) A class of anti-depressants commonly prescribed to curb menopausal symptoms may boost bone fracture risk, warns a study.
The heightened...
‘His and her’ style code for monsoon
New Delhi, July 4 (IANS) The pitter-patter raindrops is a welcome sign of the monsoon's onset but with the respite from heat comes the...
Another child dies of dengue, as hospitals turn him away
New Delhi, Sep 15 (IANS) A week after a seven-year-old boy died of dengue in the national capital following hospital authorities' callousness, another child...
Proteins that help plants grow under salt stress identified
Melbourne, Sep 5 (IANS) While high salt in soil threatens to reduce the growth and yield of crops, researchers have now identified a protein...
Prostate cancer drug holds promise for women with Alzheimer’s
Washington, Jan 22 (IANS) Women with Alzheimer's disease showed stable cognition for a year when a drug that is more commonly used to treat...
Vitamin D deficiency may make HIV treatment less effective
New York, Nov 18 (IANS) Low levels of vitamin D may limit immune recovery in HIV-positive adults undergoing treatment, says a new study.
Those infected...
Blood from single donor lowers risk of illness
Washington, May 1 (IANS) Using fresh whole blood from a single donor is better than using component blood from multiple donors in pediatric heart...
Have more kids to slow down ageing!
Toronto, Jan 8 (IANS) If you want to live long, don't shy away from going for more kids. According to an interesting study, the...
Fish oil fatty acids must for your kid’s brain
New York, April 16 (IANS) The fatty acids that fish oil contains are vitally important to the developing brain, says a new study, suggesting...
