Molecule critical for immune function identified
A new study has revealed that bodys immune system depend on a single molecule, a growth factor, without which it cannot function. ANI
Having twins takes a toll on parents mental health
Parents of twins conceived either spontaneously or with assisted reproductive technology (ART) are more likely to report mental health symptoms after delivery and one year later, than parents of single babies, according to a new study. ANI
New find may help prevent yellow fever mosquitoes from breeding
Researchers at North Carolina State University have discovered why pregnant yellow fever mosquitoes (Aedes aegypti), one of the most important disease transmitters worldwide choose certain places to lay their eggs - a find that may be important to stop them from breeding. ANI
Combination drug relieves migraine symptoms if taken early
Researchers at Thomas Jefferson University in Philadelphia, PA, have found that a combination drug taken within an hour after the start of a migraine is effective in relieving symptoms. ANI
Indian researchers find Japanese encephalitis virus is double trouble for the brain
A new study from the National Brain Research Center at Manesar, Haryana, has found that the Japanese encephalitis virus or brain fever virus damages the brain in two ways, often causing those recovering to commonly encounter psychiatric problems like mental retardation, learning disabilities, speech and movement disorders and behavioural abnormalities. ANI
Coffee along with carbs - the quickest way to refuel muscles after workout
Drained after the workout? Well, just grab a cup of coffee along with a plate of carbs and you will be back in action, suggests a new research. ANI
Regular exercise may prevent drug addiction
Regular exercise can help you avoid and overcome drug addiction, suggests a new study. ANI
Alcohol abuse, Internet fuelling youth crime rate Down Under
Alcohol abuse and Internet is leading to an increase in the youth crime rates in Australia. ANI
Pregnancy alone doesnt increase mental disorders risk
Pregnancy alone may not be associated with an aggravated risk of the most prevalent mental disorders, according to a new study. ANI
Fat, insulin resistant women at higher risk of advanced breast cancer diagnosis
Overweight, insulin resistant women are at a higher risk of being diagnosed with an advanced breast cancer, according to a new study. ANI
Inadequate blood sugar control quadruples post-heart surgery death risk
A new study has revealed that inadequate blood sugar control in patients having heart surgery can quadruple post-surgery death and major complications, irrespective of whether the patient is a diabetic or not. ANI
Internet may help track infectious disease outbreaks
Internet discussion forums, listservs, and online news outlets could be an informative source of information on disease outbreaks, according to researchers from Childrens Hospital Boston and Harvard Medical School. ANI
98pc of elective mastectomy patients would do it again
A new study has shown that women who have breast reconstruction after an elective mastectomy are satisfied with their decision, have low complication rates and 98 percent would do it again. ANI
Super-fast laser may revolutionise corneal transplant surgery
Initial results of a two-year pilot program being run at the University of Michigan Kellogg Eye Center suggest that a super-fast and high-tech laser developed for use in eye surgery can allow patients to have better vision and a faster recovery. ANI
Anti-HIV gels made for women may actually be more beneficial to men
Anti-HIV gels made to prevent women from acquiring the infection may eventually end up protecting male partners more than females because their repeated use by women may promote drug resistance, say researchers. ANI
Pregnancy can quadruple heart attack risk
Pregnant women are four times more likely to suffer a heart attack, according to a new study. ANI
Early-life nutrition may be linked to adult intellectual functioning
A new study has shown that adults who had improved nutrition in early childhood may score better on intellectual tests, regardless of the number of years they attended school. ANI
Natural products derived from marine animals may provide anti-cancer therapies
A new study suggests that natural products derived from marine animals may have potential use in anti-cancer therapies, and help improve drug delivery. ANI
Molecule that kills kidney cancer cells identified
Scientists at Stanford University School of Medicine claim that they have found a molecule that kills kidney cancer cells. ANI
Now, a herbal remedy that may spell the end of obesity, heart disease
German researchers have come up with a herbal remedy that may help fight obesity and heart disease. ANI
Coffee cuts pregnancy chances for women with poor fertility by a quarter
Women with fertility problems should stay away from guzzling too much coffee, for a new study has found that the drink can worsen the chances of women with poor fertility becoming pregnant. ANI
Controlling blood pressure may reduce dementia risk by 13%
Keeping your blood pressure under control can dramatically lower the chances of developing dementia, say a new study. ANI