Cure for genetic diseases a step closer
New York, July 16 (IANS) Scientist have developed a method to turn cells from patients into mutation-free stem cells that can treat genetic diseases...
Middle-aged women prefer vaginal estrogen to enhance sex life
New York, Aug 13 (IANS) Post-menopausal women who suffer from painful intercourse and vaginal dryness are more likely to use vaginal estrogen (VE) regardless...
Psoriasis severity linked to higher risk of diabetes
Psoriasis severity linked to higher risk of diabetes
New York, Nov 15 (IANS) People with psoriasis are at an increased risk of developing Type-2 diabetes...
Daily painkiller use ups heart attack risk
Daily painkiller use ups heart attack risk
Toronto, May 10 (IANS) Regular use of commonly prescribed painkillers can increase the risk of a heart attack...
Gene therapy via skin may treat diabetes, obesity
Gene therapy via skin may treat diabetes, obesity
New York, Aug 4 (IANS) A new form of gene therapy administered through skin transplants can help...
Human skin detection technology for improved security
Washington, Dec 11 (IANS) Researchers have developed a novel 2D technology which uses the absorption characteristics of melanin, haemoglobin and water to better characterise...
Breastfeeding may reduce hypertension risk
Breastfeeding may reduce hypertension risk
Seoul, Jan 30 (IANS) Breastfeeding mothers, take note! New research suggests that women who breastfeed more children and for a...
Skin cancer deaths higher in men than in women: Study
Skin cancer deaths higher in men than in women: Study
London: The global death rates for melanoma -- most serious type of skin cancer --...
Arm girth more reliable indicator of malnutrition
New York, May 27 (IANS) Measuring the circumference of the arm of children can lead to better diagnosis of malnutrition than weight-based measurements, says...
Brain’s ‘filing system’ is same for all
Washington, June 10 (IANS) Scientists from Carnegie Mellon University (CMU) have documented the formation of a newly learned concept inside the brain and found...
