Acupuncture curbs hot flashes in breast cancer survivors
New York, Sep 5 (IANS) Acupuncture may be a viable treatment for women experiencing hot flashes as a result of breast cancer therapies, new...
Protein found to aid heart function in old age
Washington, June 21 (IANS) A protein called vinculin helps in sustaining the performance of cardiac muscle cells as we grow old, new research says.
Human...
Gut microbes can reduce severity of malaria
New York, Feb 9 (IANS) Micro-organisms in the gut have the potential to reduce the severity of malaria, suggests a new study.
Gut microbes can...
Embrace spirituality to fight cancer
Washington, Aug 10 (IANS) Being spiritual can help cancer patients improve their physical, mental and social well being, finds new research.
The three-part analysis found...
Safe-to-eat spinach on your way
New York, Aug 22 (IANS) Scientists have reported a new, easy-to-implement method to disinfect green leafy vegetables like spinach to reduce outbreaks of illness.
Leafy...
New drug shows promise to treat colorectal cancer
Singapore, Jan 9 (IANS) A small molecule drug combined with chemotherapy may effectively treat colorectal cancer patients, says a new study.
The researchers demonstrated the...
Diabetes drug may help rebuild body after heart attack
London, Feb 9 (IANS) A common drug used by diabetes patients to prevent heart disease can be used to aid recovery from a heart...
Negative mood promotes craving for sweets
New York, July 11 (IANS) Researchers have found that those who suffer defeat or are in negative emotional states tend to crave sweets more...
Electrical control of cancer cell growth found
New York, Aug 25 (IANS) Researchers have discovered a new electrical mechanism that can control the molecular switches connected to growth of cancer cells.
The...
Higher sense of autonomy make toddlers smarter
Toronto, Jan 14 (IANS) Children with a higher sense of autonomy are likely to possess stronger mental skills, says a study.
Higher cognitive skills are...
