Health

An orange a day may prevent age-related vision loss

Sydney : If you want to prevent losing your vision as you age and keep your eyes healthy, eat oranges daily, says a study led by an Indian origin researcher.Read More

Brain anatomy different even among identical twins: Study

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London : Due to a combination of genetic factors and individual life experiences, no two people, including twins, share the same brain anatomy, finds a study that suggests the use Read More

‘70% north Indian women low in vitamin D, at high diabetes risk’

New Delhi : Despite adequate exposure to sunshine, nearly 70 per cent pre-diabetic women in north India are “deficient” in vitamin D, making them more vulnerable to the risk of Read More

Long work hours may hike women’s diabetes risk by 70%

Toronto : Women who work for 45 hours or more a week may be associated with nearly 70 per cent increased risk of diabetes as compared to men or women Read More

Scientists identify gene that helps treat cancer

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Canberra : The gene that strengthens the human immunity system has been identified by Australian scientists, it was revealed on Monday. The Commonwealth Scientific and Industrial Research Organisation (CSIRO)identified the Read More

New type of lung cancer identified

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New York : Researchers have identified a new kind of small-cell lung cancer (SCLC) that may pave the way for developing personalised medicine approaches to target this previously unnoticed form Read More

New drug to save women’s lives from post-childbirth bleeding: WHO

Geneva : A novel formulation of drug carbetocin could be safe and effective in preventing excessive bleeding following childbirth and can save thousands of women’s lives, showed results of a Read More

Polio virus therapy can help fight brain cancer: Study

New York : Administering brain tumour patients genetically modified poliovirus therapy can boost their three-year survival rate by 21 per cent, show results of a clinical trial. Comparatively, the previously Read More

This pill could end daily insulin jabs for diabetics

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New York : Researchers, including one of Indian-origin, have developed a ‘holy grail’ of insulin in a pill that could help diabetics keep their blood sugar levels in check. For Read More

How human semen increase spread of Ebola virus infection

New York : Researchers have found that protein found in human semen significantly increases Ebola virus infection, explaining how sexual transmission has led to the virus’ resurgence. Although Ebola is Read More