Passive smoking in childhood increases COPD risk
London, July 11 (IANS) Passive smoking in childhood or during teenage years may increase risk of chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD), a progressive ailment...
Daily aspirin may double skin cancer risk in men
Daily aspirin may double skin cancer risk in men
New York, May 4 (IANS) Men taking aspirin every day may have double the risk of...
Scientists develop ‘bionic’ cardiac patch
Scientists develop 'bionic' cardiac patch
New York, June 28 (IANS) Scientists have built a "bionic" cardiac patch that could act similarly to a pacemaker and...
Britons shun ‘unrealistic’ alcohol guidelines: Study
London, Aug 5 (IANS) The current British alcohol guidelines are unrealistic and largely ignored because they have little relevance to people's drinking habits, a...
Flu during pregnancy may affect baby
Flu during pregnancy may affect baby's brain development
New York, June 2 (IANS) Even mild viral attacks such as the flu, which generally does not...
Skin microbiome may fight common STDs
New York, Sep 16 (IANS) Some bacteria residing in our skin may help fight infections caused by chancroid, a sexually transmitted disease (STD) common...
Breastmilk may ward off bacterial infections in babies
Breastmilk may ward off bacterial infections in babies
New York, Aug 21 (IANS) Protective sugars found in breastmilk can help protect babies against bacterial infections,...
Early diagnosis key to curing Wilson’s disease, say doctors
Early diagnosis key to curing Wilson's disease, say doctors
New Delhi, Jan 25 (IANS) Early diagnosis is the key to permanent relief from Wilson's disease...
HMPV outbreak in China: No need to worry, say Indian health officials
HMPV outbreak in China: No need to worry, say Indian health officials
New Delhi: Even as China is reportedly seeing an outbreak of Covid-like Human...
Eating hamburgers, pizza may increase cancer risk: Study
Eating hamburgers, pizza may increase cancer risk: Study
New York, Aug 18 (IANS) Besides contributing to weight gain in adults, energy dense foods such as...
