Better to prevent rather than treat lung cancer
Every 30 seconds, someone, somewhere in the world dies of lung cancer. According to the World Cancer Report 2014, more people die from lung...
Heavy snowfall linked to higher risk of heart attack
Heavy snowfall linked to higher risk of heart attack
Toronto, Feb 15 (IANS) People living in areas with winter snow may be at increased risk...
Antiviral compound fully protects monkeys from Ebola
New York, Oct 10 (IANS) A compound that blocks the Ebola virus's ability to replicate has been found to provide full protection to monkeys...
Cancer-causing HPV may hide in your throat
Cancer-causing HPV may hide in your throat
New York, Feb 2 (IANS) Researchers have warned that the human papilloma virus (HPV), the culprit behind cervical...
Smoking raises lifetime risk of irregular heart rate
Smoking raises lifetime risk of irregular heart rate
New York, May 1 (IANS) Smoking and alcohol consumption increase lifetime risk of a rapid and irregular...
Plastic surgery in India has come of age, shows survey
New Delhi, (IANS) With vanity high on the list of discretionary spending, even majority of middle class people in India today are accepting cosmetic...
Australian cricketers visit HIV/AIDS support centre
Durban, March 3 (IANS) Five Australian cricketers visited the Hillcrest AIDS Centre Trust (HACT) in the Valley of a Thousand Hills outside Durban, ahead...
Behaviour-modifying app can help you lose weight
Behaviour-modifying app can help you lose weight
New York: Researchers have found that a behaviour-modifying app, when integrated with health system resources, can help obesity...
New gene for rare genetic hair loss discovered
New gene for rare genetic hair loss discovered
London: Researchers have deciphered a new gene responsible for a rare form of genetic hair loss condition.
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Blowing bubbles through oceans may protect coral reefs
New York, March 27 (IANS) US researchers have found that blowing tiny bubbles through sea water could help protect coral reefs and oyster farms...
