US faces major Zika virus outbreak risk in summer: Study
New York, March 17 (IANS) The conditions in a number of US cities will become favourable for a possible Zika virus outbreak during the...
Synthetic oil drug holds promise for Huntington’s disease
London, Jan 12 (IANS) A synthetic oil called triheptanoin may provide hope for people with Huntington's disease, an inherited brain disorder, suggests a study.
"Our...
Why HIV infection ups TB risk
Why HIV infection ups TB risk
London, Oct 19 (IANS) Researchers have found that the HIV virus increases the potency of the tuberculosis bacterium (Mtb)...
Vitamin deficiencies may up migraines
Vitamin deficiencies may up migraines
New York, June 13 (IANS) Deficiencies in certain vitamins are the likely reason behind the development of migraines in children,...
Obesity can be tackled by staying happy, says physician
Obesity can be tackled by staying happy, says physician
New Delhi, Sep 11 (IANS) As India continues to carry the world's third highest burden of...
Middle-aged people heavy into booze before sex: Study
Wellington, Aug 14 (IANS) Turned 40 and cannot think of sex without booze? Well, you are not alone. According to a recent study, having...
New antibody therapy may transform HIV treatment
New York, May 7 (IANS) Researchers have developed a new antibody-based drug that has the potential to slow down the replication of the human...
Covert sexism kills working women’s self-esteem too
New York, Aug 28 (IANS) Frequent sexist wisecracks, comments and office cultures where women are ignored are just as damaging to women as single...
Meat-based diet improves length growth in infants: Study
Meat-based diet improves length growth in infants: Study
New York, May 5 (IANS) Giving formula-fed infants a higher protein diet such as pureed meat can...
Energy drinks bad for youngsters’ heart
London, April 2 (IANS) Excessive consumption of energy drinks can trigger sudden cardiac deaths in youngsters, apparently healthy individuals, warns a new study.
The study...
