Revolutionary gene therapy could spell the end for heart transplants
A new gene therapy technique has the potential to treat heart patients with an injection instead of risky transplant surgery, according to researchers at Harefield Hospital in Middlesex and Imperial College London. ANI
Women drivers more prone to whiplash injuries than men
According to Swedish researchers, women drivers are three times more likely than men to suffer whiplash injuries if their car is hit from behind. ANI
Controlling cholesterol, BP reduces cardiovascular risk by 42 percent
A new study has shown that intensive management of both cholesterol and blood pressure, can significantly reduce the risk of heart attacks and strokes. ANI
Obesity linked to more complex urinary problems
Heres another reason why you should concentrate on loosing those extra pounds - urinary problems. ANI
Only 12% of American adults are health literate
Only 12 percent of Americas 228 million adults have the skills to administer their own health care proficiently, says a new study. ANI
Common virus may serve as target for deadly brain tumour vaccine
Researchers at the Dukes Preston Robert Tisch Brain Tumor Center have found that by targeting a common virus, doctors may be able to prolong the lives of patients suffering from the most prevalent and deadly type of brain tumour. ANI
Beat jet lag with anti-jet-lag diet
Now that the summer travel season has begun, jet lag can create lot of problems for many travellers. But dont worry for you can beat it - courtesy Anti-Jet-Lag Diet developed at the U.S. Department of Energys Argonne National Laboratory. ANI