Why some smokers don’t get cancer
New York, Sep 10 (IANS) Researchers have identified a set of genetic markers that help even smokers live longer and protect them from deadly...
High BP rates among India’s young adults ‘unexpectedly’ more
High BP rates among India's young adults 'unexpectedly' more
New York, Jan 30 (IANS) Hypertension among young adults in India is higher than previously estimated...
Snus use doubles alcohol dependency risk
London, Feb 26 (IANS) People who use snus run twice the risk of developing alcohol dependency compared with non-users, warns a study, suggesting that...
App to help scientists study cancer genetics
New York, July 24 (IANS) Scientists have developed an interactive tool to help researchers and clinicians explore the genetic underpinnings of cancer.
The tool -...
Kerala UDF convenor Behanan suffers heart attack
Kerala UDF convenor Behanan suffers heart attack
Kochi: Kerala's United Democratic Front Convenor and Congress' Lok Sabha candidate from Chalakkudy, Benny Behanan, suffered a heart...
New method for targeted drug delivery to lung
New York, Sep 3 (IANS) Treatments of many lung diseases could soon be a lot more effective as researchers have developed a new method...
Summer break promotes ‘obesity’ in kids
New York, July 15 (IANS) Children on summer break consume more sugar, watch more television, and eat fewer vegetables than the rest of the...
6 million Europeans have quit smoking with e-cigarette use
6 million Europeans have quit smoking with e-cigarette use
London, Aug 11 (IANS) Use of electronic cigarettes, popularly known as e- cigarettes, has helped more...
Kids who take antibiotics may grow up overweight
New York, Oct 22 (IANS) Children who receive antibiotics throughout the course of their childhood gain weight significantly faster than those who do not,...
Treating depression can lower heart disease risk
New York, April 5 (IANS) Depression is a known risk factor for cardiovascular disease. However, a team of US researchers has found that effectively...
