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Adopt holistic approach for weight loss, says expert
Forget dieting or gruelling workout regimes -adopting a holistic approach to losing weight would be enough to feed your body the nourishment it craves for, says medical director of Greenwich Hospital. ANI
IVF babies at higher diabetes, obesity risk
A new study by scientists at Temple University in Philadelphia has shown that the DNA of babies conceived through IVF differs from that of other kids, putting them at higher risk of diseases such as diabetes and obesity later in life. ANI
Smoke food flavourings may be toxic to humans
One of the flavourings used to give smoke taste to meat, cheese or fish, could be toxic to humans, says the European Food Safety Authority (EFSA). ANI
Leptospirosis disease hits Surat
Surat city in Gujarat has been hit by Leptospirosis disease, a bacterial illness passed on through the urine of infected animals in water, soil or vegetation following days of flooding. ANI
Indian-origin researchers drug-delivery system may improve inflammatory diseases treatment
A Georgia Tech researcher of Indian origin has developed biodegradable polymers called polyketals that may improve treatment for acute inflammatory illnesses by delivering therapeutics to disease locations in the body. ANI
Naturally occurring brain fatty acids may help protect against Alzheimers
Scientists have found how brain cells can be protected from diseases like Alzheimers and Parkinsons. ANI
Bone marrow stem cells may help treat inflammatory bowel disease
A new study in mouse model has shown that infusions of a particular bone marrow stem cell appears to control inflammatory bowel disease. ANI
Promising anti-cancer marine algae extract synthesized
Duke University chemists have come up with a way to synthesize a marine algae extract called largazole in sufficient quantities, to study its efficacy in inhibiting the progression of cancer cells without affecting the normal ones. ANI
Tomatoes may harbour cancer cure
Turning up the heat on red tomatoes while processing, can boost the garden staples disease-fighting power, say a group of researchers, who added that the effect may help fight cancer and other chronic diseases. ANI
Pregnant women with severe stress more likely to have schizophrenic kids
A new study has found that pregnant women who endure the psychological stress of being in a war zone are more likely to give birth to a child who develops schizophrenia. ANI
Children inherit diabetes from parents
Kids and young adults, who become diabetic, should blame their parents, for a new study has found that the condition is inherited. ANI
Experimental drug shows promise for cystic fibrosis treatment
An experimental oral drug, PTC124, has been found to address the underlying genetic defect responsible for cystic fibrosis in the second phase of its clinical trials in Israel, say researchers. ANI
