Health

Gene variation might be responsible for poorer survival rate in early-onset breast cancer patients

A certain gene variation might be responsible for lowering the rate of survival in younger women.

Dec 15, 2017

By Bikash Rai

Gene therapy drug shows promise of haemophilia cure

A single treatment with a gene therapy drug has shown promise in curing patients with haemophilia -- a disorder in which blood does not clot normally, results of a clinical trial in Britain show.

Dec 15, 2017

By IANS

Human 'common cold' virus killed chimps in Uganda: Report

Poachers, predators and deforestation are not the only threats that chimpanzees now face. New research finds that even a human "common cold" virus can give them a deadly blow.

Dec 15, 2017

By IANS

Gene mutation causing low sensitivity to pain identified

Researchers have identified a rare mutation that causes unusually low sensitivity to pain, a finding that could be used to identify new treatment for people suffering from chronic pain.

Dec 15, 2017

By IANS

Parkinson's disease: Vigorous exercise might help reducing effects of the neurodegenerative disorder

Doing high-intensity workout at least three times each week may fight against the early stage Parkinson's disease, and may also avoid worsening of motor system's risk, claimed researchers.

Dec 14, 2017

By Bikash Rai

Do Facebook, Twitter encroach your personal place? Study reveals microblogging sites can help to get over a bad day

People who are awkward in making conversation face to face can resort to microblogging sites like Twitter and Facebook to interact with people.

Dec 14, 2017

By Bikash Rai

Facebook

Morocco named best spa destination in Africa

Morocco was named the world's best spa destination in Africa for the second consecutive year at the World Spa Awards gala ceremony in Vietnam.

Dec 13, 2017

By IANS

Researchers discover depression trigger: Find out how it can help people find cure

Researchers have found the root of the problem which triggers symptoms of depression, such as reduced happiness and pleasure or negative memories.

Dec 13, 2017

By Bhaswati Guha Majumder

Using liquid biopsy to monitor colorectal cancer

Cancer is a terrifying disorder which has touched almost everyone in some way or the other. With incidents of cancer rising across the globe, scientists have been frantically researching to figure out solutions to treat this disease in the most effective and non-invasive manner.

Dec 13, 2017

By IANS

This 'black box' recorder can measure surgeons' proficiency

Scientists have developed a novel recorder similar in concept to a flight recorder on an airplane that can be used to objectively measure surgeons' proficiency in robotic-assisted prostate cancer surgery.

Dec 13, 2017

By IANS

A woman walks past a display of a brain slice of patient "H.M." at the press preview for the MIT 150 Exhibition at the MIT Museum

Major breakthrough in Huntington's disease, researchers find cure

Researchers have apparently discovered a new drug which can cure dementia.

Dec 13, 2017

By Bhaswati Guha Majumder

Magnifying Universal Health Coverage in India: Focus on financing health, accelerating primary healthcare

The two-day event discussed health financing, health service delivery and primary health care.

Dec 13, 2017

By Bikash Rai

NRT is safer for pregnant women than smoking, says study

Nicotine usage might not be safe for the foetus hence a new therapy called nicotine replacement therapy (NRT) is being considered extremely safe for women to help them get rid of this habit.

Dec 12, 2017

By Bikash Rai

Alzheimer's researcher of Research Center and Advanced Studies (CINVESTAV), shows a victims' brain

High brain urea plays a pivotal role in dementia: Study

The toxic build-up of urea, a compound created by the liver, in the brain has been found as the major reason that can cause brain damage and lead to Huntington's Disease, one of seven major types of age-related dementia, finds a study.

Dec 12, 2017

By IANS

Yemen cholera epidemic spreads with nearly 250,000 infected

PaxVax's cholera vaccine can control outbreaks quickly

The research, published in the journal Clinical and Vaccine Immunology, was conducted in Mali and included 150 participants.

Dec 12, 2017

By IANS

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Gene variation might be responsible for poorer survival rate in early-onset breast cancer patients

Gene therapy drug shows promise of haemophilia cure

Human 'common cold' virus killed chimps in Uganda: Report

Gene mutation causing low sensitivity to pain identified

Parkinson's disease: Vigorous exercise might help reducing effects of the neurodegenerative disorder

Do Facebook, Twitter encroach your personal place? Study reveals microblogging sites can help to get over a bad day

Morocco named best spa destination in Africa

Researchers discover depression trigger: Find out how it can help people find cure

Using liquid biopsy to monitor colorectal cancer

This 'black box' recorder can measure surgeons' proficiency

Major breakthrough in Huntington's disease, researchers find cure

Magnifying Universal Health Coverage in India: Focus on financing health, accelerating primary healthcare

NRT is safer for pregnant women than smoking, says study

High brain urea plays a pivotal role in dementia: Study

PaxVax's cholera vaccine can control outbreaks quickly

Overweight could Hamper Body's Response to Covid Infection, Study Finds

Overweight could Hamper Body's Response to Covid Infection, Study Finds

Research Concerning Matrixyl Peptide

Research Concerning Matrixyl Peptide

Norovirus Outbreak Sparks Health Alert in Illinois Following $1 Burrito Deal at Restaurant

Norovirus Outbreak Sparks Health Alert in Illinois Following $1 Burrito Deal at Restaurant