Bird flu in West Bengal
Panic has gripped Metela, a remote village of Bhirbum District following the discovery of hundreds of dead poultry in a fresh outbreak of bird flu in the region. ANI
Scientist suggest new test for accurate diagnosis of ovarian cancer
A researcher from Women and Infants/Alpert Medical School suggest that testing women suspected of ovarian cancer for a combination of proteins, or biomarkers in the blood called HE4 and CA 125 can provide for an accurate diagnosis of the disease. ANI
Thyroid-stimulating hormone injections can prevent osteoporosis
In a new study with rodents, researchers have found that a weekly or fortnightly injections of thyroid-stimulating hormone (TSH) that stimulates thyroid gland can help in preventing osteoporosis. ANI
Kids of Alzheimers patients more prone to develop the disease
Offspring of patients having Alzheimers disease might be more susceptible to developing the condition, say researchers at University of Washington, Seattle. ANI
Maternal obesity not strongly associated with offspring obesity: Study
Contrary to the studies establishing a link between maternal obesity to obesity in offspring, a new study has found that the former may not be strongly associated with children becoming obese in later life. ANI
Researchers adapt drug dosage to increasing obesity levels
With increasing levels of obesity, researchers are continuously facing a challenge to determine the drug dosage adjusted with different body sizes and compositions. ANI
Israeli hospitals using virtual reality therapy for stroke patients
Hospitals in Israel have started to involve virtual reality in the treatment of stroke patients. As part of the therapy, a computer program is used which helps in projecting on a screen actual motions of patients hands when tennis balls are virtually thrown at them from all directions. ANI
Simple blood test for PYY hormone level may predict type 2 diabetes
A simple blood test may soon predict the chances of a person developing Type 2 diabetes, by detecting if he has a low level of a particular molecule called PYY. ANI
Scientists identify novel protein family implicated in inflammatory diseases
Researchers at the University of Central Florida have identified a new protein family that may be key to preventing inflammatory diseases like arthritis, some forms of cancer, and even heart disease. ANI
Treatment for mild asthma may improve everyday lung function: Study
In a first of its kind study by the Woolcock Institute of Medical Research in Sydney, it was cited that a regular low dose ICS treatment may lead to improved day-to-day lung function in patients with very mild or well-controlled asthma. ANI
Magnesium may cut male smokers stroke risk
Magnesium may help lower risk for cerebral infarction, a type of stroke, in male smokers, says a new study. ANI
Morning sex can keep you hale and hearty
A steamy sex session in the morning can keep you in good health, say researchers. ANI
Why poor sleep is more harmful for womens cardiovascular health
A new study conducted by researchers at Duke University Medical Center seems to have found why poor sleep does more harm to cardiovascular health in women than in men. ANI
Diesel exhaust inhalation alters brain function
An hour of sniffing diesel fumes in a busy city street may not just give you headache - it can alter the way your brain functions, says a new research which shows that inhaling exhaust induces a stress response in the brains activity. ANI
Protein holds promise for new gene therapy strategy for muscle-wasting diseases
Scientists at the Research Institute at Nationwide Childrens Hospital have found the role of a protein that holds promise for new clinical treatments to combat musculoskeletal diseases, including Duchenne muscular dystrophy (DMD). ANI
Discovery of Earths inner, innermost core confirme
In new study, University of Illinois geologists have confirmed the discovery of the Earths inner, innermost core. ANI
Scientists identify key to breakthrough drug for clot patients
Researchers at Oregon Health and Science University (OHSU) and Washington University in St. Louis have described the mechanism that makes a bioengineered enzyme function efficiently, paving the way for it to become a breakthrough drug for treating heart attacks and strokes. ANI
Increased intake of omega-3 fatty acids reduce coronary artery disease
Increasing the dietary intake of omega-3 fatty acids, whether from dietary sources or fish oil supplements reduces the risk of coronary artery disease, suggests a researcher. ANI