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...
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...
How weight-loss surgery reduces sugar craving
New York, Nov 20 (IANS) Weight loss surgery curbs sugar craving by acting on the brain's reward system, a new study has found.
The researchers...
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...
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...
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...
Obesity may lower risk of arthritis in men: Study
London, Sep 9 (IANS) Overweight or obese men may have reduced risk of developing rheumatoid arthritis, a new study claims.
A high body mass index...
Breast cancer recovery not linked to family history
London, May 20 (IANS) Women who are diagnosed with breast cancer and have a family history of the disease may recover after treatment just...
Are your afraid of Friday the 13th?
London, Nov 15 (IANS) Do you have an irrational fear of third Friday the 13th? If yes, then you are not alone. Thousands of...
Cut on heartburn pills to avoid serious side effects: Study
Toronto, Nov 24 (IANS) Doctors must prescribe heartburn and acidity pills in lowest possible doses and for shortest time to patients to ward off...
