Malaria puts kids at deadly blood cancer risk
New York, Aug 14 (IANS) Children infected with the malaria parasite are likely to experience DNA damage that can lead to Burkitt's lymphoma, a...
‘Dimpi’ to the rescue of diabetics
'Dimpi' to the rescue of diabetics
Kolkata, Feb 16 (IANS) In a breakthrough that could transform the despair of diabetics into dimples of relief, Indian...
Did you share end-of-life wish with your spouse?
New York, April 17 (IANS) If you have not yet discussed how you should be treated and cared for during the final hours of...
Cheap drug for common cold can stop spread of cancer
Cheap drug for common cold can stop spread of cancer
Tokyo, Oct 18 (IANS) A non-steroid, anti-inflammatory drug used for treating common cold has the...
Love drinking? Raise a toast to moderation
New Delhi, July 29 (IANS) Have you heard of "Holiday Heart Syndrome"? It happens when a non-drinker or a light drinker gives in to...
Ancient Pythagoras theorem can track patient’s health
Washington, Jan 17 (IANS) A team of medical researchers has found that the 2,500-year-old Pythagoras theorem could be the most effective way to identify...
‘Missing’ link between brain and immune system found
New York, June 7 (IANS) A team of researchers has discovered the "missing" link between the brain and the immune system that may better...
How HIV infection progresses to AIDS
New York, Aug 28 (IANS) Instead of directly causing AIDS, the human immunodeficiency virus (HIV) turns host immune cells into suicide machines, using them...
Cosmetics may not be safe during pregnancy
New York, May 5 (IANS) Would-be-mothers please take note! Using personal care products such as soaps and lotions during pregnancy may lead to adverse...
Food allergies linked to higher asthma risk in kids
Food allergies linked to higher asthma risk in kids
New York, Aug 26 (IANS) The higher the number of food allergies a child might have,...