Why some people can’t resist alcohol
New York, March 25 (IANS) Researchers from the Virginia Commonwealth University have discovered a biological clue that could help explain why some drinkers develop...
Gene therapy to treat erectile dysfunction
London, March 24 (IANS) There is some good news for those who can't have 'it' up on the spur of the moment! Researchers have...
Whole grain diets reduce premature death risk
New York, March 24 (IANS) Eating every day a diet high in whole grains and cereal fibres may reduce your risk of premature death,...
Popular artificial sweetener may treat aggressive cancers
New York, March 24 (IANS) Once considered as a possible carcinogen, the artificial sweetener saccharin could actually lead to the development of drugs capable...
Multiple pregnancies put mother at heart disease risk
New York, March 24 (IANS) Women who give birth to four or more children are at higher risk of developing cardiovascular diseases than women...
Scientists find new gene linked to body shape
Washington, March 24 (IANS) Scientists have found a new gene linked to body fat distribution in research that may help explain why you have...
Opossum peptide may save lives lost to snakebites
New York, March 23 (IANS) Scientists have turned to the opossum -- a rat-like mammal found in the Americas -- to develop a promising...
Climate change puts Britain at risk of mosquito-borne diseases
London, March 23 (IANS) Climate change could accelerate the emergence of vector-borne diseases such as chikungunya, dengue fever, and West Nile virus in Britain,...
Managing stress uplifts mood in breast cancer patients
New York, March 23 (IANS) Providing women with skills to manage stress early in their breast cancer treatment can improve their mood and quality...
Drugs to treat certain hereditary cancers identified
London, March 21 (IANS) Researchers have found that certain existing drugs could be used to effectively treat, or even prevent, hereditary stomach and breast...
