e-cigarettes can harm lungs in asthmatic young smokers
London, April 12 (IANS) e-cigarette smoking is increasingly promoted as a safer alternative to cigarette smoking but a team of researchers has found that...
Indian-American scientist engineers T-cells to treat pancreatic cancer
New York, April 19 (IANS) In ground-breaking research, an Indian-American scientist has engineered T-cells -- a type of immune cells -- to break the...
UAE confirms success in reducing drug use
Abu Dhabi, April 23 (IANS/WAM) The UAE has reaffirmed its strong commitment to address the global drug problem, confirming its success in reducing drug...
Fasting may help fight fatty liver disease
London, May 10 (IANS) Scientists have found that upon deprivation of food a certain protein is produced that adjusts the metabolism in the liver,...
Being helpful to co-workers may drain you
Being helpful to co-workers may drain you
New York, June 16 (IANS) Helping your colleagues too often can lead to mental and emotional exhaustion as...
Why treatment outcome is worse in obese cancer patients
Why treatment outcome is worse in obese cancer patients
New York, July 21 (IANS) Examining why obese patients fare worse than leaner patients across many...
Altered DNA linked with psychiatric disorders identified
Altered DNA linked with psychiatric disorders identified
London, Aug 16 (IANS) Brain scans have revealed a genetic mutation that affects the structure, function and chemistry...
High-salt diet may boost immune response: Study
London, March 4 (IANS) High-salt diet is bad for health, say numerous studies, but a significant research now reveals that dietary salt could have...
Heavy snowfall linked to higher risk of heart attack
Heavy snowfall linked to higher risk of heart attack
Toronto, Feb 15 (IANS) People living in areas with winter snow may be at increased risk...
Antiviral compound fully protects monkeys from Ebola
New York, Oct 10 (IANS) A compound that blocks the Ebola virus's ability to replicate has been found to provide full protection to monkeys...
