Patient with bunion feet cured using scarf surgery
Mumbai, June 9 (IANS) A 41-year-old doctor who had bunions, or deformed toes, for several years was cured using scarf oesteotomy surgery at a...
Antibiotic overuse may up superbug infections
Antibiotic overuse may up superbug infections
London, Jan 25 (IANS) People are more likely to get affected by superbugs due to over use of antibiotics...
Cinnamon may prevent bowel cancer
Washington, June 17 (IANS) A compound derived from cinnamon is a potent inhibitor of colorectal or bowel cancer, a study shows.
The study found that...
‘High-normal’ BP in youth may increase heart disease risk later
Washington, June 23 (IANS) Mild elevations in blood pressure considered to be in the upper range of normal during early adulthood can lead to...
Weight loss through surgery may cut diabetes risk
Weight loss through surgery may cut diabetes risk
New York, Feb 13 (IANS) Losing weight through surgical approaches appears to reset chemical messages that fat...
Secondary education reduces HIV risk for girls: Study
Washington, June 29 (IANS) Longer secondary schooling reduces the risk of contracting HIV, particularly for girls, shows a study.
Students with longer secondary education had...
Blocking key human protein can stop malaria
London, July 8 (IANS) Scientists have identified a key protein in the human body that, if targeted, can stop the malaria parasite in its...
Your brain may be ready for action, even at rest
Your brain may be ready for action, even at rest
New York, March 11 (IANS) Even while you are taking rest, your brain networks may...
Decoded: Giant pandas’ lazy lifestyle
Washington, July 12 (IANS) Throwing fresh insight into the secretive life of pandas, a new study finds that giant pandas have clever ways to...
Gene causing childhood sight loss identified
Gene causing childhood sight loss identified
London, May 18 (IANS) Scientists have identified alterations in 10 genes that significantly contribute to nearly 10 per cent...
