New drug to stop advance of multiple sclerosis
Sydney, April 12 (IANS) A team of researchers has demonstrated that a new plant-derived drug can block the progression of multiple sclerosis.
Multiple Sclerosis (MS)...
Energy from cellphone towers ups pain in amputees: Study
New York, Feb 4 (IANS) Living near cellphone towers that produce radio-frequency electromagnetic fields can amplify pain in amputees, suggests new research.
"Our study provides...
Flu medicines may also treat gut diseases
London, Aug 26 (IANS) Certain flu remedies have the potential to treat intestinal inflammatory diseases caused by the bacterium Escherichia coli (E. coli), new...
Make agritech startups cool: Creating a new generation of entrepreneurs
In India, many startups are actually happening in the organic agriculture space but little is known of or heard about them.
They may not have...
Gene therapy treats dogs affected by night blindness
New York, Oct 14 (IANS) Gene therapy has been found to preserve vision in a study involving dogs with naturally occurring, late-stage retinitis pigmentosa,...
Diabetes, sleep apnoea may accelerate risk of eye disease
Diabetes, sleep apnoea may accelerate risk of eye disease
London, July 10 (IANS) Diabetes patients who are also suffering from obstructive sleep apnoea may be...
New test to better predict ovarian cancer risk
London, Jan 19 (IANS) Researchers have improved an ultrasound test to predict the risk of ovarian tumours with great precision.
Ovarian tumours are classified as...
Genes linked to mood, stress
Genes linked to mood, stress can impact longevity
New York, May 24 (IANS) The visible impact of depression and stress that can be seen on...
Omega-3 can reduce abusive behaviour in children: Study
Omega-3 can reduce abusive behaviour in children: Study
New York: Consuming omega-3 fatty acid supplements can potentially reduce disruptive and even abusive behaviour in kids,...
New link between diabetes and Alzheimer’s uncovered
Washington, May 5 (IANS) Providing further evidence that diabetes can affect memory, researchers have uncovered a unique connection between diabetes and Alzheimer's disease.
Elevated glucose...
