Orphaned by AIDS, siblings long for a normal life
Eleven-year old Akshya and his seven-year old sister Rani, who have lost their parents to AIDS, are struggling to survive as they live in a state of misery because their stepmother Bharati Khuntia is also an AIDS victim. ANI
Pulsing fibrous web to boost ailing hearts on the anvil
UK researchers are testing how efficacious a pulsing fibrous web, which can be wrapped around the heart, may be in giving boost to ailing hearts. ANI
Cholesterol-lowering agent may help block staph infections
In a new study, researchers have succeeded in blocking staph infections in mice by using a drug previously tested in clinical trials as a cholesterol-lowering agent. ANI
Scientists discover new cataract gene
An international team of researchers has made a breakthrough in study of childhood cataracts by discovering a new gene that is responsible for the condition. ANI
Stress-related drug may ease alcoholics cravings
A drug known to inhibit the brains stress response might also be a potential weapon against alcohol addiction, says a new study. ANI