Platelets found in the blood are the first line of defence in patients with malaria, killing up to 60 per cent of the malarial parasites circulating i...
Washington: Finally, anti-bodies to three major Ebola viruses have now been developed.Researchers at Vanderbilt University Medical Center are a step c...
Washington: Inactivity for two straight weeks among older overweight people increases the risk of type 2 diabetes.Not only did an abrupt, brief period...
Washington: Scientists have developed a magnetised surgical cement that can be used to heal spinal fractures, and deliver drugs to hard-to-reach areas...
Heartburn occurs when gastric contents flow backward from the stomach into the esophagus causing an unsettling and burning sensation behind the sternu...
Older adults who exercise above the current recommended levels may have a reduced risk of developing chronic disease as compared to those who do not e...
For the first time in more than 60 years there is a new treatment for malaria caused by the P. vivax parasite. Most cases of this type of malaria are ...
Scientists have created a stretchy patch that, applied directly to the skin, can monitor a person's stress levels by measuring the hormones in their s...
Women, take note! Eating a diet rich in fruits and vegetables can reduce the risk of breast cancer, finds a study.Led by researchers from Harvard T.H....
If you have asthma, switching to a healthy diet of fruits, vegetables and whole grain cereals may help in reducing the symptoms like difficulty in bre...
While eating foods rich in omega-3 fatty acids, such as fatty fish, certain nuts and seeds, have been known to prevent heart diseases and arthritis, a...
Patients who have metabolically healthy obesity, but are free from other metabolic risk factors do not have an increased rate of mortality, a new stud...
An orange a day can keep macular degeneration away!Researchers at the Westmead Institute for Medical Research have found that people who regularly eat...
Eating a Mediterranean-type diet - rich in fruit, vegetables, nuts, unrefined cereals, olive oil, and fish - could reduce bone loss in people with ost...
Proteins found in semen increase the spread of Ebola virus infection, a new research has claimed.According to a study conducted by the University of P...
Boston: Scientists have devised a method to deliver genetic material to treat damaged kidney cells in mice, an advance that may lead to a gene therapy...
Washington: A recent study revealed that sex plays a major role in many neurological and psychiatric disorders like hypertension, diabetes, arthritis....
Consuming a diet high in sodium may lead to heart diseases, and increase the risk of early death, a study warns.The research, published in the Interna...
Washington: Smoking is linked to delayed shin bone healing, finds a study."We are all familiar with some of the more well-known negative health effect...
Washington: Turns out, not just cardiovascular health, but even blood pressure is affected by the mildest sleep problems in women.According to a study...
A plaster which sticks to the inside of your mouth is revolutionising the treatment of painful recurring ulcers.Scientists from the University of Shef...
Children and adults who take five commonly prescribed types of antibiotics may be more likely to develop kidney stones than people who don’t use these...
Washington: An allergen found in red meat can cause the buildup of plaque in the arteries, leading to an increased risk of heart disease, a study has ...
Washington D.C. [USA]: Girls with high level of vitamin D have stronger muscles, finds a study.According to the study's first author, medical student ...
Watermelons are very good for the heart as the red color has the powerful antioxidant, Lycopene, which lowers the cholesterol levels. The fruit also k...
WASHINGTON: Drinking coffee can help people work together as a team and boost their productivity, according to a study.Researchers from The Ohio State...
NEW YORK: Sleeping for seven hours a day may reduce the age of your heart as well as decrease the risks for cardiovascular disease, say researchers.Th...
NEW YORK: Does your child have sleeping problem? If yes, your emotions during pregnancy might be to blame as a new study has showed that a mother's pr...
TAMPA: Two major studies released today show that many people with breast and lung cancers may forgo chemotherapy and still live longer, signaling a w...
LONDON: Suffering from emotional stress during infancy can cause significant and far-reaching effects on the organs of the body, leading to diseases l...
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