Washington: Edible batteries that power ‘smart’ pills to organs soon
Washington (IANS): Imagine a "smart pill" that can sense problems in your intestines and actively release an appropriate drug. But the problem is that...
Depression ups mortality risk in heart failure patients
London, May 25 (IANS) Patients with heart failure are at five-fold increased risk of death following discharge from hospital if they also suffer from...
Smokers who quit 15 years ago still at high lung cancer risk
New York, Jan 27 (IANS) People who kicked the butt as long as 15 years ago are still at high risk for lung cancer...
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,...
Poor sleep may lead to extreme gestational weight gain
New York, Feb 2 (IANS) Both too short and too long sleep durations in pregnancy are associated with extremes of gestational weight gain, says...
Fatty foods trigger inflammation leading to diabetes
New York, Sep 28 (IANS) An enhanced inflammatory response could be the key link between high saturated fat intake and the development of diseases...
Lupin acquires US-based Gavis for $880 mn
Mumbai, July 23 (IANS) Indian pharmaceuticals company Lupin Limited on Thursday said it has entered into a definitive agreement to acquire US-based privately-held company...
Depression does not spread: Study
London, Aug 20 (IANS) Be rest assured that simply talking to or helping a friend who is suffering from depression would not affect your...
Brain cell density doesn’t erode with age: Study
New York, June 15 (IANS) While the brain shrinks with age, cell density remains preserved throughout the brain, not just in specific regions, new...
Genetic code cracked for deadly parasite
Melbourne, Feb 10 (IANS) Scientists have cracked the genetic code of a deadly parasite known to infect young children and puppies worldwide.
The parasite, T....
