Type 2 diabetes drug may protect against low blood sugar
Washington, Feb 21 (IANS) A group of drugs called DPP-4 used for treating type 2 diabetes are also found to be effective against low...
Exercise may reduce irregular heartbeat risk in obese people
Exercise may reduce irregular heartbeat risk in obese people
London: Atrial fibrillation is a condition that can make your heart race and put you at...
Loneliness predictive of preclinical Alzheimer’s disease
Loneliness predictive of preclinical Alzheimer's disease
New York, Nov 3 (IANS) The constant feeling of being lonely and isolated may be due to the increased...
Bangladesh distributes Vitamin A capsules to children
Dhaka, Nov 15 (IANS) Bangladesh has distributed Vitamin A capsules to millions of children between six months and five years of age in an...
Insulin-producing pancreatic cells created from human skin cells
New York (IANS): Scientists at a US university have successfully converted human skin cells into fully-functional pancreatic cells.
The new cells produced insulin in response to...
How HIV disrupts immune system revealed
How HIV disrupts immune system revealed
Washington, Aug 1 (IANS) HIV-infected people whose immune systems made neutralising antibodies have similar immune alterations, or perturbations, as...
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...
Endometriosis ups miscarriage risk
London, June 15 (IANS) A relatively common condition associated with abdominal pain, heavy periods, and infertility may increase risk of miscarriage by over 75...
Teenage kids better at taking financial decisions
New York, Sep 9 (IANS) If you find your teenage kids irrational at times and scold them for making bad real-life decisions, listen to...
Fatty diet may increase risk of intestinal tumour
Fatty diet may increase risk of intestinal tumour
New York, Sep 29 (IANS) Specific types of high-fat diets -- based on corn or coconut oils...
