Diabetes drug may offer treatment for breast cancer

7 years ago

The study, led by the University of Chicago, showed that the two existing drugs named metformin and haemin suppress tumour…

Binge drinking in teenage may raise anxiety later: Study

7 years ago

Are you a heavy drinker? Take note.

SC lifts Sreesanth’s life ban, its BCCI’s call now

7 years ago

The Supreme Court on Friday cancelled life ban on India cricketer S. Sreesanth and asked BCCI to reconsider his punishment.

Long-term exposure to PM2.5 raises diabetes’ risk

7 years ago

Long-term exposure to PM2.5, a major particle matter pollutant increases the risk of diabetes, finds a study.

Eye check-up to detect Alzheimer’s disease

7 years ago

A future non-invasive eye test may allow early detection of Alzheimer's disease before memory loss kicks in, say a team…

Coca-Cola produces 3 mn tonnes of plastic packaging

7 years ago

Soft-drinks giant Coca-Cola has revealed for the first time that it produces 3 million tonnes of plastic packaging a year,…

Short birth intervals raise mortality risk in babies

7 years ago

Shorter intervals between births are associated with higher mortality rates in babies, finds a new study on macaque monkeys.

Infertility in women linked to higher cancer risk

7 years ago

Infertility is associated with a higher risk of developing cancer in women of childbearing age, say researchers including one of…

Vit B in pregnancy prevents brain ailments in baby

7 years ago

Besides flu vaccines, maternal intake of a vitamin B nutrient can prevent babies from brain disorders caused by cold or…

Fake drugs killing children worldwide

7 years ago

A new research has suggested that falsified and substandard drugs for treating malaria, pneumonia and other diseases, are killing thousands…