Sound sleep boosts immune system ‘memory’ too
London, Sep 30 (IANS) A good night's sleep not only strengthens your memory but also strengthens the response-memory of your immune system when it...
Aspirin reverses cancer risk in the obese: Study
London, Aug 18 (IANS) A regular dose of aspirin reduces the long-term risk of cancer in overweight people with a family history of the...
Geared up to tackle dengue: Health ministry
New Delhi, Sep 2 (IANS) The union health ministry on Wednesday said it was gearing up to tackle the recent spurt in dengue cases...
Novel drugs that disguise as human platelets to target cancer
New York, Sep 30 (IANS) In a first, researchers have developed a technique that coats anti-cancer drugs as patient's own platelets, allowing the drugs...
Menstrual cycle abnormalities worsens bone health in athletes
New York, July 2 (IANS) Women sports persons with menstrual cycle abnormalities may be at at greater risk of bone stress injuries and fractures,...
Exposure to bad air increases obesity risk
New York, Feb 21 (IANS) Exposure to highly polluted air for three-to-eight weeks may lead to an increase in weight, breathing problems and metabolic...
Vitamin D may help treat age-related diseases
New York, March 18 (IANS) The sunshine vitamin can be of great help for people during their sunset years as it may play a...
Insomnia tied to lower pain tolerance
London, May 1 (IANS) People suffering from insomnia and other sleep problems have increased sensitivity to pain, a new research, involving over 10,000 adults,...
Scientists use Hepatitis virus shell for cancer treatment
New York, Feb 7 (IANS) Scientists at a US university have found a way to use an empty shell of a Hepatitis E virus...
Surgeons carve new ears using 3D printings
Washington, Oct 2 (IANS) Researchers from the University of Washington (UW) have evolved a method to help trainee surgeons carve new ears from a...


















