Scientists developing blood test that predicts fertility
A simple blood test would soon be able to predict the number of fertile years left among women planning to delay their pregnancy to late 30s and 40s. ANI
Low level of protective heart failure protein causes high blood pressure
Lower-than-normal levels of a protein, called S100A1, which appears to have protective and healing effects for failing hearts, may result in high blood pressure, according to researchers at the Center for Translational Medicine at Thomas Jefferson University in Philadelphia. ANI
Adopted children twice as likely to have psychiatric disorders
A study on adopted US teens has indicated that despite being psychologically healthy, these adoptees are prone to a greater risk for emotional and behavioural problems than non-adoptees. ANI
Cable driven robot may help rehabilitate stroke, Parkinsons patients
Florida Atlantic University experts have created a unique robotic device that may prove quite useful in rehabilitating patients suffering from neurological disorders like Parkinsons disease and stroke. ANI
New approach to study molecular journey finds cancers ignition key
A whole-organ genomic survey has given an international team of researchers, including a scientist of Indian origin, significant insights into how a normal cell grows into bladder cancer. ANI
Gene linked with severe diabetic eye, kidney diseases identified
A collaborative study led by researchers at the John A. Moran Eye Center at the University of Utah has uncovered a gene called erythropoietin (EPO), which is associated with an increased risk of severe diabetic eye and kidney diseases, known as retinopathy and nephropathy. ANI
Regular ibuprofen use linked to decreased Alzheimers risk
Individuals who use ibuprofen and other drugs commonly used for aches and pains, regularly for a number of years may be less likely to develop Alzheimers disease, according to a new study. ANI
Mood, anxiety disorders increase PTSD risk in breast cancer patients
Breast cancer patients with a history of anxiety and mood disorders are at a greater risk of developing posttraumatic stress disorder (PTSD) following diagnosis, according to a new study. ANI
Short arms and legs may boost dementia risk
People with short arms and legs are at an increased risk of developing dementia in later life, says a new study. ANI
Mums seldom speak to infants during TV time
When infants in low socio-economic households are exposed to television and video, their mothers are less likely to interact with them, says a new study. ANI
Breastfeeding boosts kids IQ
A new study has found that long-term, exclusive breastfeeding boosts childrens cognitive development. ANI
TB strain may be associated with unpasteurized dairy
A new study by researchers at the University of California, San Diego School of Medicine and San Diego County public health officials has revealed that a strain of tuberculosis (TB) called Mycobacterium bovis, or M. bovis might be linked to unpasteurized dairy. ANI
Youth in towns with smoke-free restaurants less likely to become smokers
Young people living in towns where smoking is banned in restaurants are less likely to develop the habit, a study suggests. ANI
Flip-flops, no coats are why childcare centres keep kids indoor
Researchers at Cincinnati Childrens Hospital Medical Centre have identified some surprising reasons why child care centres keep kids indoor. ANI
Longevity may lie more in lifestyle than genes
A bone health study of one of the oldest persons in the world, who recently died at the age of 114, has shown that the secret to long life may not lie in the genes. ANI
Changes in specific gene boosts breast cancer risk
A new study by researchers at the Cancer Research UK Cambridge Research Institute has discovered how specific changes in a gene called fibroblast growth factor receptor 2 (FGFR2) increase the risk of developing breast cancer. ANI
Genes, environment contribute differently to drinking among teens
A new twins study by researchers at Radboud University Nijmegen have suggested that genes and the environment contribute differently to drinking among young adolescents. ANI
Cells lining milk ducts hold key to common breast cancer spread
A new study by researchers at Dana-Farber Cancer Institute has suggested that cells lining milk ducts hold the key to the spread of a common form of breast cancer. ANI
Laugh your way to good health with laughter yoga
It starts with some chuckles, grows into giggles and then launches into belly laughs. And, when mixed with yoga, it becomes laughter yoga - the fun way to reduce stress. ANI