Appropriate treatment dramatically lowers baby HIV risk
Appropriate treatment can slash the risk of HIV being passed on from mother to child, says a new study. ANI
Women who quit smoking cut death risks in 5 years
Women who quit smoking cut their risks of death from heart disease significantly within five years and have a 20 percent lower chance of dying from smoking-related cancers within that time period, says a new study. ANI
Indian origin researcher finds way to make tumour cells easier to destroy
A scientist of Indian origin and his team at Washington University School of Medicine in St. Louis have found a way to make tumour cells easier to destroy. ANI
Pregnant women face hostility when applying for jobs
When it comes to getting jobs, pregnant women still face judgment and obstacles, show two recent studies by George Mason University and Rice University professors. ANI
Indian-origin researchers study shows steroids not beneficial for kids with bacterial meningitis
According to a new study led by an Indian-origin scientist, corticosteroids given to children who are hospitalized for bacterial meningitis do not provide a benefit in survival or in reduced hospital stays. ANI
New discovery on vital proteins role in fighting meningitis
Researcher at University of Leicester has discovered how a protein in the blood - linked to defence against meningitis - plays a more vital role than previously understood in the bodys immune defence system. ANI
Common drug can help ease leg cramping
People with leg cramps caused by narrowing blood vessels often stop walking because of the pain, but those who take naftidrofuryl - a drug that relaxes blood vessels - dont have to pause nearly as often, according to a new review by Belgian researchers. ANI
Indian researchers identify new drug targets for TB
Indian researchers from University of Hyderabad have identified an iron transport mechanism of TB causing bacteria, which can be a potential target for developing drugs for treating the disease. ANI
Hookahs on US college campuses becoming public health issue
Researchers at Virginia Commonwealth University have found that more and more U.S. college students are smoking tobacco using waterpipes, or hookahs, and its becoming a growing public health issue. ANI
Indian origin researcher finds way to make tumour cells easier to destroy
A scientist of Indian origin and his team at Washington University School of Medicine in St. Louis have found a way to make tumour cells easier to destroy. ANI
Folic acid, B vitamins dont reduce cardiovascular risk in women
A new study has found that long-term supplementation of folic acid and vitamin B supplements do not protect women against heart disease and stroke. ANI
Researchers develop new laser treatment for vocal-cord cancer
Researchers at the Massachusetts General Hospital (MGH) have reported the successful development of an innovative laser treatment for early vocal-cord cancer. ANI
Naturally-occuring protein may protect against heart attack injury
A new study has found that thrombopoietin (TPO), a naturally occurring protein being developed as a pharmaceutical to boost platelet count in cancer patients during chemotherapy, may also be effective in limiting heart attack injury and restoring function. ANI
Certain body fat decreases insulin resistance
A new study from Joslin Diabetes Centre has revealed that fat from certain areas of the body can actually reduce insulin resistance and improve insulin sensitivity. ANI
Hunger hormone makes food look yummier
Cant resist a piece of chocolate cake lying in front of you? Well, blame it on your hunger hormone, for a new study has revealed that ghrelin, a hormone in your gut, triggers you to eat more by making food look especially delicious and appealing. ANI
Scots scientists developing stem cell therapies to end liver transplant need
Soon liver diseases could be treated using stem cell therapy, if scientists at Edinburgh University get their way. ANI