Common diabetes drug can lower ‘bad’ cholesterol
London, Aug 7 (IANS) A common diabetes drug Metformin can also help lower “bad” cholesterol that is known for promoting cardiovascular diseases by hardening...
Avoiding smoking, obesity, alcohol may up life expectancy
Avoiding smoking, obesity, alcohol may up life expectancy
London, July 21 (IANS) Want to add years to your life? People who quit smoking, reduce weight...
IBM’s Watson AI system could improve cancer treatment
IBM's Watson AI system could improve cancer treatment
New York, Aug 8 (IANS) IBM's Watson artificial intelligence system could help persons with cancer by providing...
Screen exposure hampers sleep in young teenagers
New York, Aug 27 (IANS) Even an hour of night-time light exposure - like from a smartphone, a TV or a tablet - can...
Alzheimer’s disease looms as elderly population in India rises: Report
Alzheimer's disease looms as elderly population in India rises: Report
Mumbai, Sep 20 (IANS) As the Indian population ages fast, the burden of Alzheimers disease...
Male seahorse nourishes baby like human mom
Sydney, Sep 2 (IANS) Male seahorses play as much a part in nurturing embryos during pregnancy as female mammals, suggests a new study. Previously...
Novel gene test might ‘narrow down breast cancer risk’
Novel gene test might 'narrow down breast cancer risk'
London, Oct 9 (IANS) Scientists have developed a new gene test for breast cancer patients, which...
Can vitamin C supplement replace morning walk?
New York, Sep 6 (IANS) If you are too lazy to wake up for your morning walk, results of a new study may cheer...
Fish during pregnancy may protect baby from asthma
Fish during pregnancy may protect baby from asthma
New York, Oct 31 (IANS) Women who consume fish during pregnancy are just as likley to protect...
Eating fish daily can curb depression too
London, Sep 11 (IANS) Eating a lot of fish may help curb the risk of depression in both men and women, reveals a pooled...
