Stroke steals eight years of brain function
Washington, June 6 (IANS) Having a stroke ages a person's brain function by almost eight years, robbing them of memory and thinking speed, new...
Cheap breath test may detect stomach, oesophageal cancers
Cheap breath test may detect stomach, oesophageal cancers
London, Jan 30 (IANS) Scientists have developed a cheap and non-invasive test that can measure the levels...
New gene identified in women with mental illness
Washington, June 21 (IANS) In a significant finding that may lead to easier diagnoses and new treatment options, researchers have identified a particular gene...
Physically demanding job may reduce a woman’s fertility
Physically demanding job may reduce a woman's fertility
New York, Feb 8 (IANS) Women who lift heavy loads at work may be at risk of...
30-min walk boosts positivity in advanced cancer patients
30-min walk boosts positivity in advanced cancer patients
London, Feb 18 (IANS) For patients in the advanced stages of cancer, walking for at least 30...
Menstrual cycle abnormalities worsens bone health in athletes
New York, July 2 (IANS) Women sports persons with menstrual cycle abnormalities may be at at greater risk of bone stress injuries and fractures,...
Passive smoke ups stroke risk in non-smokers
New York, July 10 (IANS) Second-hand smoke increases the risk of stroke by about 30 percent for nonsmokers, researchers say.
Even after adjusting other stroke...
Doctors cure first patient with rare blood disorder
Doctors cure first patient with rare blood disorder
New York, March 21 (IANS) Doctors have cured a patient with rare blood disorder in which the...
Prolonged standing as bad as sitting
London, July 19 (IANS) While health detriments associated with sitting for long stretches of time at the office are well documented, it has been...
New smart drug only reduces site-specific inflammation
New York, July 23 (IANS) A dynamic "smart" drug that targets inflammation in a site-specific manner and could enhance the body's natural ability to...
