Fight against TB in Papua New Guinea: ‘Embarrassment of riches’ moment?
A country like Papua New Guinea (PNG) with 20% projected economic growth rate, still has half of its population at or below the poverty...
Shun the health myths this monsoon
New Delhi, Aug 7 (IANS) The monsoon brings respite from the sweltering heat but also triggers a lot of health-related issues, most of which...
Brain inflammation may lead to depression
Brain inflammation may lead to depression in MS patients
London, July 8 (IANS) Patients suffering with multiple sclerosis (MS) have higher rates of depression than...
New blood test predicts breast cancer years ahead
London, April 16 (IANS) A new blood test can predict if a woman would get breast cancer in the next two to five years...
Depression makes recovery from cancer tough
London, May 14 (IANS) People with depression are significantly less likely to recover well after treatment for colorectal cancer compared to those without depression,...
Aussie scientists confident of stopping Zika virus
Canberra, Feb 19 (IANS) Australian scientists have moved a step closer to preventing the spread of Zika virus, after exposing mosquitoes to bacterium that...
How long does mother’s vaccination…
How long does mother's vaccination shield infants from flu?
Johannesburg, July 6 (IANS) The effect of a mother's immunisation against influenza during pregnancy is strongest...
Daily mouthwash may inactivate human coronaviruses: Study
Daily mouthwash may inactivate human coronaviruses: Study
New York: In a fight against the novel coronavirus, scientists have found that certain oral antiseptics and mouthwashes...
Air pollution and poverty lower child’s IQ
New York, April 30 (IANS) Material hardship can increase the adverse affects of physical "stressors" like air pollutants as researchers have found that the...
Novel device allows selective DNA sequencing in real time
Novel device allows selective DNA sequencing in real time
London, July 26 (IANS) Using a novel technique, scientists have demonstrated for the first time that...
