Why one should never say or write ‘mentally ill’
New York, Jan 27 (IANS) Even subtle differences in how one refers to people with mental illness can affect their attitudes towards such people,...
Healthy dose of adventure can ‘treat’ children with cancer
London, July 29 (IANS) Children with cancer may benefit from a different kind of treatment - a healthy dose of adventure such as dog...
Medical team sent to Manipur district to collect samples: Official
Imphal, Feb 2 (IANS) At least 22 people affected by a mysterious disease in Thoubal district were admitted in a local hospital even as...
Printing electronic circuits from liquid metal
New York, April 11 (IANS) Scientists have invented a new method to use inkjet printing technology to mass produce electronic circuits made of liquid...
Regular sex can help the elderly fight off dementia
London, Feb 16 (IANS) If your are in your 50s and experiencing early signs of dementia, before you schedule an appointment with a doctor,...
Half the battle won: Need to accelerate roll-out of child-friendly anti-TB drugs
She is a living example of what it is to be the caregiver for children suffering with TB. The past one year seems to have aged her a lot making her look much older than her 32 years. Her fiance and father of her four children contracted TB
Healthier fats can cut heart disease death risk
New York, Jan 21 (IANS) Eating healthier fats could save more than a million people dying from heart disease, says recent research adding that...
New app to help cut diabetes risk
New York, May 6 (IANS) Amidst the din of countless mobile apps, here comes an app that would help you fight diabetes. Developed by...
Possible root cause of asthma found
London, April 23 (IANS) In a major breakthrough that could lead to a cure for asthma within five years, researchers have found that a...
Drug combo could combat pancreatic cancer
New York, Sep 23 (IANS) Pairing an experimental drug with an existing one could provide a more effective way to treat a form of...
