New approach to treat fatty liver disease
New York, Jan 6 (IANS) A team of researchers from Yale University has found that triglycerides, a type of fat in the blood and...
Cuba reinstates travel curbs on medical professionals
Havana, Dec 2 (IANS) Cuba has reinstated travel restrictions on medical professionals in a bid to avoid a medical brain drain, the media reported.
As...
his gel may treat blood cancer that affects skin
New York, Aug 7 (IANS) An investigational topical gel effectively treats patients with a rare type of blood cancer that affects the skin, results...
Anti-HIV drugs may be effective against Ebola
Toronto, Jan 12 (IANS) Using a novel and quick drug-screening method, researchers have found that anti-HIV drugs may be effective against the deadly Ebola...
Schoolgirls suffer more overuse injuries: Study
Washington, June 25 (IANS) When it comes to overuse injuries in high school sports, girls are at a much higher risk than boys, a...
Special health ministry drive for clean healthcare facilies
New Delhi, (IANS) The union health ministry on Friday launched a special scheme to promote cleanliness, hygiene and infection control practices in public health care...
Poverty hampers children’s brain development
Washington, Aug 31 (IANS) Growing in severe poverty can adversely affect children's brain development, thereby putting them at a disadvantage for academic achievement, new...
Talk to your kids and make them shun porn
New York, Feb 21 (IANS) An open talk with your growing kids when it comes to pornography can lower the risk of them being...
60 genetic disorders cause skin and nervous system problems
New York, Jan 23 (IANS) There are 60 genetic disorders that affect skin and nervous system in humans, researchers report.
One of the most common...
Yoga improves lung function in patients with COPD
New Delhi, Oct 20 (IANS) Yoga exercises provide improvements that are just as effective as traditional pulmonary rehabilitation methods in improving lung function of...
