Smoking, viral infection reduce efficacy of lung medications
Sydney, April 11 (IANS) Smoking and viral infections can lower the effectiveness of drugs taken to treat chronic lung diseases, say Australian researchers.
Chronic Obstructive...
New blood test may improve treatment for ovarian cancer patients
New blood test may improve treatment for ovarian cancer patients
London, Dec 21 (IANS) Scientists have developed a simple blood test that can predict how...
Selective tweets can wake up health policymakers
New York, Dec 11 (IANS) Effective, selective tweets can advance research from lab to health policymakers, say scientists, adding that with over 300 million...
Decoded: How ginger reduces bad breath
Decoded: How ginger reduces bad breath
London: Ever thought how ginger helps reduce bad breath? A pungent compound present in the spice may be an...
Diabetes drug may help prevent heart disease
Diabetes drug may help prevent heart disease
London, Aug 26 (IANS) A drug commonly prescribed for Type 2 diabetes patients can also be used to...
Are you wired for dieting success?
Are you wired for dieting success?
New York, Oct 26 (IANS) Have you ever wondered why some people just cannot stick to a planned diet...
FIFA World Cup: Russia beat Egypt to lead group
FIFA World Cup: Russia beat Egypt to lead group
St. Petersburg, June 20 (IANS) Russia defeated Egypt 3-1 in a Group A clash on Tuesday...
Some teens are more likely to undergo abortion
Some teens are more likely to undergo abortion
Toronto, Jan 29 (IANS) Teenagers whose mothers had abortions earlier are more likely to undergo abortions, a...
Smoking pot before 15 may up drug problem risk later
Smoking pot before 15 may up drug problem risk later
Toronto, May 20 (IANS) If boys start smoking pot in early teenage life, they may...
Sri Lanka declared free of malaria – must remain vigilant
Sri Lanka declared free of malaria - must remain vigilant
(CNS): The perseverance and tenacity of Sri Lanka’s Anti-Malaria Campaign today received international acclaim, as...
