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...
Breastfeeding may not protect all kids from obesity
New York, April 8 (IANS) While breastfeeding could be the best first food for a baby and provide numerous health benefits, it alone may...
Texting on smartphones can alter your brain rhythm
Texting on smartphones can alter your brain rhythm
London, June 28 (IANS) Sending text messages on a smartphone or iPad can change the rhythm of...
Parkinson’s disease linked with many forms of cancers
Washington, June 19 (IANS) Parkinson's disease (PD) has been found to be associated with 16 types of cancer in a study in Taiwan.
It was...
Researchers find links between birth month and health
New York, June 9 (IANS) People born in May have the lowest disease risk, and those in October have the highest risk, a computational...
Eating lima beans may boost longevity
London, Feb 6 (IANS) If new research in male fruit flies holds up, eating lima beans might help men live longer.
The researchers found that...
E-cigarettes overlooked as a smoking cessation tool in India: Experts
E-cigarettes overlooked as a smoking cessation tool in India: Experts
New Delhi: Aug 25 (IANS) Backing a recent UK Parliamentary Committee report on e-cigarettes, Indian...
Drug may protect women’s fertility after cancer treatments
Drug may protect women's fertility after cancer treatments
New York, Sep 2 (IANS) An existing drug may one day protect premenopausal women from infertility that...
Sniffing and gasping can prevent fainting
London, Oct 18 (IANS) Do you often feel weak, and sweat or have visual disturbances while standing up quickly? Sniff or gasp to prevent...
Metformin during pregnancy may up childhood obesity risk
Metformin during pregnancy may up childhood obesity risk
London, Feb 28 (IANS) Kids born to pregnant women who consume metformin -- a medication used for...



















