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...
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...
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...
‘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...
Natural compound can cut breast cancer risk
New York, Sep 11 (IANS) A natural compound found in herbs such as parsley and vegetables like celery and broccoli could reduce the breast...
More research needed in nano-technology: Experts
Thiruvananthapuram, May 23 (IANS) Experts from various fields of medicine on Saturday spoke on the need for more research in areas of nano-technology and...
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...
Simple blood test to diagnose people with active TB
New York, Feb 20 (IANS) A team of US researchers, including an Indian-origin scientist, has developed a simple blood test that can accurately diagnose...
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...
Genes behind lung disease in smokers decoded
London, Sep 28 (IANS) British researchers have discovered six independent genetic variants associated with lung health and chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) -- revealing...
