Drugs to treat certain hereditary cancers identified
London, March 21 (IANS) Researchers have found that certain existing drugs could be used to effectively treat, or even prevent, hereditary stomach and breast...
One in every nine men faces risk of sudden cardiac death
One in every nine men faces risk of sudden cardiac death
New York, July 3 (IANS) Nearly one in every nine men and about one...
Good healthcare not linked to affluence, but policies: Cardiac surgeon Devi Shetty
New Delhi, Aug 9 (IANS) Famous for providing affordable heart care to thousands, eminent cardiac surgeon Devi Prasad Shetty feels India can become the...
Obesity during pregnancy can make your baby fat
New York, May 7 (IANS) In a warning to soon-to-be mothers, researchers have recommended healthy and nutritious food during pregnancy as excess weight and...
Typhoid control key to prevent gallbladder cancer in India, Pakistan
London, May 29 (IANS) Controlling bacterial infections responsible for typhoid fever could reduce the risk of gallbladder cancer in India and Pakistan, a team...
Protein tied to asthma identified
New York, Feb 21 (IANS) Researchers have identified a protein linked to the development of asthma even in the absence of viral infection.
"This work...
Drug for Parkinson’s may benefit heart failure patients too
Drug for Parkinson's may benefit heart failure patients too
New York: A drug currently in clinical trials for treating symptoms of Parkinson's disease may someday...
Parent-led autism therapy benefits Indian kids
London, Dec 17 (IANS) Parent-led intervention has been found promising in helping children suffering from autism in India and Pakistan initiate communication with their...
Autism not just a disease of the brain
Autism not just a disease of the brain: Study
New York, June 10 (IANS) Autism, which significantly impairs an individual's ability to communicate as well...
HIV ancestors have infected primates for 16 mn years
New York, Aug 21 (IANS) Viruses closely related to human immunodeficiency virus (HIV) that may cause AIDS have infected primates in Africa for as...
