Protein implicated in Alzheimer’s may have a brighter side
Melbourne, Aug 1 (IANS) Researchers have discovered that a protein involved in the progression of Alzheimer's disease also has properties that could benefit human...
New therapy against cancer
Santiago, Aug 1 (IANS) An innovative immunological therapy that attacks carcinogenic cells in humans by increasing the body's anti-tumour response was presented in Santiago...
Smoking weakens spine, causes spine infections: Experts
New Delhi, July 31 (IANS) Smoking weakens the spine and thus further leads to several types of diseases including infection in the spine, health...
India to have online registry of hepatitis patients
New Delhi, July 31 (IANS) An online registry will be launched soon to register the rising number of hepatitis patients in India, a leading...
Indian-origin food scientist gets international award
Wellington, July 31 (IANS) A noted Indian-origin food scientist based in New Zealand has been honoured for his contribution in improving the quality, safety...
Teenage workouts may lower death risk in later life
New York, July 31 (IANS) Regular exercise during adolescence may lower death risk in middle and older age from all causes, including cancer, especially...
Get up for your heart health and move for your waistline
Sydney, July 31 (IANS) Regular walking and running not only improve your heart but also enable you shed extra kilos around your waistline resulting...
Assam bans Annapurna chilli sauce, Niyor drinking water
Guwahati, July 30 (IANS) Assam on Thursday banned the sale of Annapurna chilli sauce and Niyor packaged drinking water with immediate effect for an...
Role in ‘Azhar’ will be challenging: Prachi Desai
Mumbai, July 30 (IANS) "Rock On!!" actress Prachi Desai is essaying the role of former cricket captain Mohammad Azharuddin's first wife Naureen in Emraan...
New anti-obesity drug could block fat absorption
New York, July 30 (IANS) Researchers have developed a new class of compounds that could prevent fat particles from getting absorbed in the body...