Health

Enzyme linked to poor survival rate in leukemia patients identified

High levels of an enzyme known to suppress the immune system may put patients diagnosed with the most common form of leukemia at the risk of early death, say researchers including one of Indian-origin.

Nov 28, 2017

By IANS

Enzyme that triggers most common form of vision loss identified

Indian-origin researchers have identified an enzyme that serves as a critical trigger for the damaging inflammation that ultimately leads to macular degeneration, the leading cause of vision loss among the elderly.

Nov 28, 2017

By IANS

Eating garlic may help combat cystic fibrosis

Researchers have found that consuming garlic, which contains an active sulphurous compound, can help fight the robust bacteria found in chronic infections like cystic fibrosis.

Nov 28, 2017

By IANS

Cinnamon is your best companion to fight obesity, study suggests

Researchers have found that including cinnamon in your diet will help to shed those extra pounds from your hip

Nov 28, 2017

By Nirmal Narayanan

Scientist comes up with new immune therapy based on blood cells to cure cancer

British scientists are working on a new immune therapy based on blood cells from patients who have successfully recovered from cancer, a breakthrough that could lead to the potential cure for millions.

Nov 28, 2017

By Bikash Rai

Gut bacteria, not just genetics, linked to asthma

Researchers have found that microbes in a baby's digestive tract may also be involved.

Nov 28, 2017

By IANS

Kayaking boosts kids mental health, says worlds best teacher

Physical fitness may boost kids' academic performance

A new finding reveals that children who go in for physical fitness may possess a greater volume of gray matter that may help enhance their academic performance.

Nov 28, 2017

By IANS

Singapore: Couple opens home to pregnant women amidst Zika threat

Immunotherapy drug shows promise in treating rare pregnancy cancer

An immunotherapy drug has the potential to treat a rare pregnancy cancer belonging to a group of diseases called gestational trophoblastic disease (GTD), results of a clinical trial show.

Nov 27, 2017

By IANS

Why sisters may be the key to understanding autism risk

Unfavorable school experiences affect autistic kids even more

Unenthusiastic feelings that autistic kids consistently undergo may result in more increase of developing the risk of low self-esteem, mental health issues and feeling pessimistic in the course of time, claimed research.

Nov 27, 2017

By Bikash Rai

Check out these 6 natural ways to treat cracked heels and keep your feet happy

While working in the field or inside the office direct exposure to dirt or the absence of liquid gland make the lower parts of the foot drier than any parts of the body.

Nov 26, 2017

By Bikash Rai

Charlie Gard, the terminally-ill British baby, has died

Infants start understanding words at 6 months, reveals study

New parents must be having difficulty in handling the wails and tantrums of their babies at any hour of the day. But do you know that your baby has a proper understanding of what you want to convey?

Nov 25, 2017

By IANS

Video games may improve posture in autistic kids

Children who suffer from autism often have difficulty in maintaining a normal posture and position. But video games might help these children and enable them to improve their balance.

Nov 25, 2017

By IANS

Sperm counts are plummeting among Western men

Air pollution may lower your sperm quality

Men who regularly get exposed to air pollution may be at an increased risk of having poorer quality sperm, resulting in a spell of infertility for a "significant number of couples", researchers warned.

Nov 25, 2017

By IANS