Girls may inherit ovarian cancer gene from fathers
Scientists have found a gene responsible for ovarian cancer that can be passed down from fathers to their daughters.The study found that genes on the ...
Scientists develop first-ever inexpensive paper test that detects diseases from DNA
Scientists have developed the first inexpensive, miniature paper test that can precisely detect diseases from DNA samples and allows the results to be...
Cleaning sprays as harmful as smoking: study
Using cleaning sprays can cause a decline in lung function comparable to the damage seen in regular smokers, a study warns.Researchers at the Universi...
Household cleaning products may harm lung function in women
New York : Women working as cleaners or using cleaning sprays or other products regularly at home are likely to experience a greater decline in their ...
UK patient's chest rebuilt with 3D printed ribs after tumour surgery
A man has had his chest rebuilt using 3D printing technology during an operation to remove a large tumour.The prosthesis was inserted into Peter Maggs...
Deodorant, shampoo cause as much air pollution as cars do , say experts
In a shocking new revelation, studies find that deodorant and shampoo cause as much air pollution as cars.Experts advise consumers to use smallest amo...
Running may help deal with stress: study
Running can help stave off the negative effects of stress and protect the brain region responsible for learning and memory, a study has found."Exercis...
Sweetened drinks may lower chances of pregnancy:study
Drinking one or more sugar-sweetened beverages every day by either partner may reduce the couple's chances of pregnancy, a study has warned."We found ...
Eating slowly may help you lose weight: study
Changes in eating habits were strongly associated with lower obesity and weight (BMI), and smaller waist circumference, according to researchers from ...
Frequent night shifts may up diabetes risk
Working frequent night shifts may increase the risk of developing type 2 diabetes, regardless of genetic predisposition, a study has warned.Researcher...
Human kidney tissue capable of producing urine developed: study
In a first, scientists have successfully produced human kidney tissue within a living organism which is able to produce urine, a significant milestone...
Blood sodium levels may affect cognition in older people: study
Scientists have found that lower level of sodium in the blood - known as hyponatremia - is linked with declines in cognitive function with advancing a...
Scientists find a new drug to reverse alcohol's damaging effects on brain
Washington DC: Scientists have found a new pill that could reverse the effects of binge drinking on the brain.The studies of Queensland University of ...
Ebola virus can infect human reproductive organs: study
Ebola virus can infect reproductive organs of humans, according to a study conducted on macaques.Prior studies of survivors of the 2014-2016 Ebola out...
New blood test to identify people at risk of heart disease: study
A new blood test could identify patients who are at higher risk of developing cardiovascular diseases after suffering a heart attack, scientists say.T...
Drinking piping hot tea may up oesphageal cancer risk: study
Drinking extremely hot tea may increase the risk of oesophageal cancer by up to five times, especially if a person also consumes alcohol and is a smok...
Acne increase risk of major depression within five years: Study
People diagnosed with acne may be at a significantly increased risk of developing major depression within five years, according to scientists who anal...
World's biggest insulin makers want to transform the diabetes market with new pill
LONDON: After nearly a century building a company worth $125 billion based on injectable drugs, Denmark's Novo Nordisk (NOVOb.CO) - the world's bigges...
Scientists develop a two-minute questionnaire to detect autism
Washington: Scientists have developed a two-minute questionnaire for parents that could help doctors detect autism in toddlers, at a time when interve...
Diabetics twice as likely to develop cataract:Study
Diabetes doubles the chance of developing cataract, with the relative risk highest in those aged between 45 and 54, according to a study.Researchers a...
Eating grapes wards off depression
Including grapes in your diet may have a positive impact on your mental health as researchers have found that certain grape-derived compounds might be...
Crash diets may harm heart's ability to pump blood: study
Crash diets - that involve drastically cutting calorie consumption for a few weeks - may harm heart function and reduce the organ's ability to pump bl...
High levels of cellphone radiation linked to tumors in male rats
WASHINGTON: Male rats exposed to very high levels of the kind of radiation emitted by cellphones developed tumors in the tissues around their hea...
Scientists develop first blood test to detect Alzheimer's
Australian scientists in collaboration with researchers from Japan on Thursday announced the world's first accurate blood test for Alzheimer's disease...
Mothers in their 40s at risk of Preterm birth: study
Pregnant women at the age of 40 and above are at an increased risk of delivering preterm babies, a study warns.Maternal age at pregnancy has been incr...
Migraine patients at increased risk of cardiovascular diseases
London : People who suffer from migraine may be at an increased risk of developing cardiovascular diseases including heart attacks, stroke, blood clot...
Full-fat milk may be better for your heart than skimmed, new study finds
A team of researchers have discovered full-fat milk may be better for the heart than skimmed milk, the Daily Mail reported.Denmark's University of Cop...
Vitamin D3 may prevent heart damage: study
Vitamin D3 - produced in the body naturally when exposed to sunlight - may significantly restore damage to the cardiovascular system, a study claims.R...
Traumatic brain injury linked to dementia risk even after 30 years
People who suffer a traumatic brain injury – occurring when an external force injures the brain – may be at increased risk of developing dementia even...
Diabetes, high blood pressure rates high in India: study
India is facing significantly higher rates of diabetes and high blood pressure, according to the first nationally representative study of these "major...
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