Smoking linked to breast cancer in young women
Tokyo, June 25 (IANS) Smoking may increase the risk of dying early in pre-menopausal women with breast cancer, a research said.
"Overall, this work is...
Now a health hotline that can forecast dengue outbreaks
Now a health hotline that can forecast dengue outbreaks
New York, July 9 (IANS) A team of scientists, including one of Indian-origin, has developed a...
Nanotechnology effective for treating acute kidney injury
Nanotechnology effective for treating acute kidney injury
New York: A new technique using DNA origami nanostructures may help treat and prevent acute kidney injury, researchers...
Feeling older increases risk of hospitalisation
London, Feb 12 (IANS) People who feel older than their peers are more likely to be hospitalised as they age, regardless of their actual...
Don’t take cat bites lightly
Washington, Jan 6 (IANS) While all injuries to the hand caused by human and animal bites should receive medical care, infections due to dog...
Novel artificial beta cells may help diabetes treatment
Novel artificial beta cells may help diabetes treatment
New York, Oct 31 (IANS) Researchers have developed artificial cells that can automatically release insulin into the...
When do boys choose to play with a ball, not doll
When do boys choose to play with a ball, not doll
London, July 18 (IANS) Children as young as nine months-old prefer to play with...
Bowel cancer has four distinct types
London, Oct 13 (IANS) Bowel cancer consists of four distinct diseases, each with its own set of biological characteristics, say researchers, including one of...
Night shifts affect women more than men: Study
London, April 19 (IANS) Sleep is an important part of our biological cycle and disruption to a good night's sleep, especially after working in...
Antipsychotic drugs may up mortality risk in Alzheimer’s patients
Antipsychotic drugs may up mortality risk in Alzheimer's patients
London, Dec 13 (IANS) Regular use of antipsychotic drugs may increase the risk of mortality by...
