New therapy against cancer
Santiago, Aug 1 (IANS) An innovative immunological therapy that attacks carcinogenic cells in humans by increasing the body's anti-tumour response was presented in Santiago...
Extra salt won’t help endurance athletes
New York, April 14 (IANS) Contrary to the popular belief, researchers have found that consuming higher quantities of salt or other electrolyte supplements containing...
Cancer patients suffer from sleep disturbances
London, Feb 26 (IANS) People with cancer significantly suffer from sleep disturbances and insomnia prior to undergoing radiotherapy treatment, finds a study.
According to researchers,...
This ‘selfish’ gene may prevent heart disease
This 'selfish' gene may prevent heart disease
New York, Feb 14 (IANS) Scientists have identified a "selfish" gene that can potentially remove cholesterol from blood...
No other way out: We need to early diagnose TB and treat with drugs...
It may sound rhetorical but some of the 'absolute must' steps for progressing towards ending tuberculosis (TB) are to early and accurately diagnose TB...
New blood test can detect pancreatic cancer in minutes
New blood test can detect pancreatic cancer in minutes
New York, May 18 (IANS) A new blood test developed by US researchers has shown promise...
Gout won’t increase your fracture risk: Study
Gout won't increase your fracture risk: Study
London, May 14 (IANS) People with gout, a painful inflammatory arthritis, may not actually have an increased risk...
New ‘e-skin’ brings sense of touch, pain to prosthetic hands
New 'e-skin' brings a sense of touch, pain to prosthetic hands
New York, June 21 (IANS) A team of engineers, including one of an Indian-origin,...
MRI scan can predict math ability of premature babies
London, Sep 3 (IANS) Researchers have identified the brain regions associated with working memory and mathematics abilities of children who are born prematurely.
The findings...
Why obese men face greater diabetes risk than women?
Toronto, March 18 (IANS) Obese men are more likely to develop Type 2 diabetes than obese women due to differences in the activity of...
