High Iron in Blood Can Quickly Damage DNA
London, Feb 14 (IANS) A high dose of iron can trigger DNA damage within 10 minutes in the human body, says a study. “We already knew that iron could be damaging to cells in very…
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How Ageing Rewires Our Brain
Toronto, Feb 14 (IANS) Pointing to a potentially new direction for age-related cognitive care, scientists have found more evidence that ageing brains work differently than younger brains when performing the same memory task. The team…
Asthma May Delay Pregnancy, Decrease Birth Rate
London, Feb 14 (IANS) Asthma has been linked with a prolonged time to pregnancy and a decreased birth rate, says a study. The median total time to pregnancy was 32.2 months in non-asthmatic women and…
Younger T Cells May Improve Immunotherapy for Cancer in Kids
New York, Feb 14 (IANS) Enriching T cells — a type of white blood cell — to attack certain cancerous diseases may prove beneficial to an increasing number of children during immunotherapy, says a study….
Type 2 Diabetes Drug Can Weaken Insulin-Producing Cells
London, Feb 14 (IANS) Long-term use of liraglutide — a drug used to lower blood sugar levels in type 2 diabetes patients — can have a deteriorating effect on insulin-producing cells, leading to an increase…
Nanotechnology to Advance Cancer Detection
New York, Feb 14 (IANS) A finger prick test for cancer may soon be possible as researchers have developed a new technology to detect disease biomarkers in the form of nucleic acids, the building blocks…
Predicting Right-Size Of Heart Valves Before Surgery
New York, Feb 14 (IANS) Children born with a certain congenital heart defect often need a pulmonary valve surgically inserted when they are 10 to 15 years old. Researchers have now developed computer simulations to…
Compound in Broccoli Slows Cancer Cell Growth: Study
New York, Feb 14 (IANS) A compound found in broccoli and other cruciferous vegetables has been found to slow the growth of breast cancer cells, especially at early stages. While sulforaphane has long shown evidence…
80 Percent Of Elderly Consider Bone Surgery Non-Recovering
New Delhi, Feb 13 (IANS) Nearly 80 percent of senior citizens in India do not undergo bone surgery thinking they won’t be able to recover post operation, say orthopaedics. They say the majority of the…
Gangaram Hospital’s First: IVF from Parents with Translocation Defects
New Delhi, Feb 13 (IANS) A hospital here has emerged as the first medical institution in India to successfully perform in vitro fertilization (IVF) from parents with ‘translocation defects’. A translocation defect is a genetic…
Yoga Should Be Integrated with Modern Medicine: Nadda
JP Nadda Bengaluru, Feb 13 (IANS) Yoga should be integrated with modern medicine for the treatment of mental and neurological problems, Union Health Minister J.P. Nadda said here on Saturday. “The NIMHANS (National Institute of…
Seeking Respect for Scientists, Minister Pays Tribute to IVF Pioneer
Union Minister for Science & Technology and Earth Sciences, Dr Harsh Vardhan a (Photo: IANS) New Delhi, Feb 13 (IANS) There is a need for society to respect doctors, researchers and scientists, so that they…
Researchers Identify Drug That May Cut Alzheimer’s Risk
London, Feb 13 (IANS) Researchers have identified a drug that can cut the risk of developing Alzheimer’s disease by targeting the first step in the toxic chain reaction leading to the death of brain cells….
Suspected Zika-Lined Microcephaly Cases Rise to 5,079 in Brazil
Brasilia, Feb 13 (IANS) Possible cases of Zika-linked microcephaly in Brazil have increased by six percent in the last 10 days to 5,079, the government announced. Among them, 462 cases were confirmed, 765 ruled out…
Don’t Skip Breakfast if You Want to Remain Active
London, Feb 13 (IANS) Eating breakfast may not only make people, especially obese, lose weight but can also make them more physically active and reduce food intake later in the day, reveals a study….
E-Cigarettes Can Cause Heart Disease: Study
New York, Feb 13 (IANS) Exposure to either e-cigarette aerosol or smokeless tobacco alone can increase the potential of atherosclerosis – a disease that leads to heart attack, stroke and peripheral arterial disease, says a…
Air Pollution Kills over 5.5 Million People Worldwide Annually
(151225) — SHANGHAI, Dec. 25, 2015 (Xinhua) — Light rail trains run in heavy smog in east China’s Shanghai, Dec. 25, 2015. A yellow alarm has been issued to alert smog and air pollution by…
Blocking Stress Protein Relieves Chronic Pain
London, Feb 12 (IANS) Do you experience frequent mood swings? Scientists have found a group of drugs that could help treat mood disorders and also relieve chronic pain. The study revealed how a protein that…
Neem Extract Shows Promise in Pancreatic Cancer Treatment
New York, Feb 12 (IANS) A natural extract derived from Neem tree could potentially be used to treat the highly lethal pancreatic cancer, says a team of researchers including Indian-origin scientists. The results revealed that…
Vitamin D-Rich Foods During Pregnancy May Cut Allergy Risk in Kids
New York, Feb 12 (IANS) Higher intake of foods containing vitamin D during pregnancy may reduce the risk of children developing allergies, a study reveals. However, intake of vitamin D supplements may not confer the…