New human H7N9 case reported in China
Beijing, Feb 19 (IANS) A new human H7N9 avian flu case has been reported in China’s Shandong province, the first case in the region since autumn of 2015, a spokesman with the provincial health and…
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Homeopathy use in US limited to non-serious conditions: Survey
New York, Feb 19 (IANS) Homeopathic medicines are primarily used by a small segment of the US population for common, self-limited non-serious conditions such as the common cold or back pain, a new survey has…
Good sleep, exercise can cut stroke risk
New York, Feb 19 (IANS) Getting the right amount of sleep and exercising several times a week can significantly cut the risk of stroke, suggests a study. The researchers from the New York University found…
Alzheimer’s drug could help smokers kick the butt
New York, Feb 19 (IANS) A class of medication used to improve cognitive impairments from Alzheimer’s disease has the potential to help smokers to permanently kick the butt, a new study says. Despite several safe…
Seven percent of India’s youth suffer from varicose veins
New Delhi, Feb 18 (IANS) Seven percent of India’s youth suffer from varicose veins, a problem in which veins in the legs become widened, bulging and twisted, a study said. The study also said women…
Indians suffer highest financial loss during heart disease
New Delhi, Feb 18 (IANS) Indians and Chinese suffer the maximum financial damage among Asians during acute coronary diseases, reveals a study published by the WHO. The study says 60 percent uninsured and 20 percent…
Rail budget should focus on services, amenities: survey
New Delhi, Feb 18 (IANS) The forthcoming railway budget, to be presented by Railway Minister Suresh Prabhu on February 25, must focus more on passenger services and amenities, including safety and punctuality, said a online…
Novel target for diabetes treatment identified
Tokyo, Feb 18 (IANS) Japanese researchers have identified a novel target for developing diabetes treatment — a substance that cells in the exocrine tissue, which is responsible for digestion, secrete during the development of the…
Why alcoholics from poor localities die earlier
London, Feb 18 (IANS) Is it true that rich people who drink alcohol live longer than those living in poor localities, who drink and die earlier? Yes, say researchers adding that heavier drinkers from deprived…
Antibody therapy found promising against MERS virus
New York, Feb 18 (IANS) A new treatment for Middle East Respiratory Syndrome (MERS) has been found to protect mice from infection, according to a study. MERS, a disease that can cause severe respiratory symptoms…
Diabetes during pregnancy ups risk of low milk supply
New York, Feb 18 (IANS) Women with diabetes during pregnancy face a significantly higher risk of having a low milk supply, new study shows. “This study shows the importance of further research to determine how…
Testosterone therapy boosts sexual desire, overall health in elderly
New York, Feb 18 (IANS) Testosterone therapy can work wonders in the elderly in not only enhancing their sexual desire but also in improving walking ability, energy levels and overall health, a significant clinically-proven study…
Poor sleep may increase depression risk
New York, Feb 18 (IANS) Insomnia may increase the risk of depression by impairing the ability to access and leverage emotion regulation strategies — such as problem-solving skills and the ability to decrease negative emotions…
Diabetes drug may prevent recurrence of stroke
New York, Feb 18 (IANS) A drug used for Type-2 diabetes may prevent recurrent stroke and heart attacks in people with insulin resistance but without diabetes, new research has found. Insulin resistance is a condition…
New method to check pay-per-click advertising fraud
New York, Feb 18 (IANS) Indian-origin researchers have proposed a new method for detecting fraud from the payment-per-click model – a pricing model used for online advertising. “If somebody likes something, they can click on…
Paralytic Nigerian girl begins to move post-stem cell therapy in India
Mumbai, Feb 18 (IANS) A four-year-old paralytic Nigerian girl got a new lease of life in India after undergoing stem cell therapy, her mother said. “We went places but could not get any help but…
Are we all getting fatter?
London, Feb 18 (IANS) While Body Mass Index (BMI) is found to be rising across both sexes and within all social groups, there has been a significantly larger increase in those who already have the…
Half the world people to become myopic by 2050, says study
Sydney, Feb 18 (IANS) Nearly five billion people, that is about half the world’s population, are poised to become myopic or short-sighted by the end of 2050, indicates a study. Also called nearsightedness, myopia is…
Oxygen-starved oceans delayed life’s recovery after ‘Great Dying’
New York, Feb 18 (IANS) Scientists have found that chronically low levels of oxygen throughout the oceans hampered the recovery of life after the Permian-Triassic extinction, the most catastrophic die-off in our planet’s history. Also…
New footprint technology to help forensic experts solve crimes
London, Feb 18 (IANS) An expert from University of Nottingham has developed a new technique that can extract additional information and create a digital picture of the personal footprint a culprit may have left behind…