More sleep may put you at higher stroke risk
London, Feb 26 (IANS) In yet another instance of how too much of a good thing can be bad for you, new research shows...
New antibodies to treat whooping cough in infants
New York, Dec 3 (IANS) Researchers have developed two antibodies to potentially treat or prevent pertussis, the highly contagious respiratory tract infection that affects...
Dengue cases rise nearly to 200 in Gurgaon
Gurgaon, Sep 14 (IANS) The number of people suffering from dengue fever in Gurgaon has risen to around 200, health authorities said on Monday.
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TB can cause infertility in women, say experts
TB can cause infertility in women, say experts
New Delhi: Tuberculosis (TB) bacterium primarily affects the lungs, but can also spread and cause secondary infections...
DNA ‘barcode’ to deliver personalised care for breast cancer patients
DNA 'barcode' to deliver personalised care for breast cancer patients
London, July 2 (IANS) Undergoing genetic testing for breast cancer creates a "DNA barcode" which...
Dengue mosquitoes love to lay eggs in water near flowers
New York, Jan 6 (IANS) Mosquitoes known to transmit diseases such as dengue, yellow fever and chikungunya are more likely to lay eggs in...
Diabetes drug ineffective in advanced heart failure patients
Diabetes drug ineffective in advanced heart failure patients
New York, Aug 4 (IANS) An injectable drug commonly used to treat Type 2 diabetes cannot improve...
Study casts doubt on autism, antidepressant link
Study casts doubt on autism, antidepressant link
Washington, April 18 (IANS) An increased risk of autism among children of women who took antidepressants during pregnancy...
Non-human sugar in red meat may promote cancer
Washington, Dec 30 (IANS) A team lead by an Indian-origin researcher at the University of California, San Diego, has found that a non-human sugar...
Common cold may increase diabetes risk in kids
London, May 5 (IANS) Viral respiratory tract infections -- like the common cold, flu, tonsillitis, bronchitis and pneumonia -- during the first six months...
