Health

HIV patients at high risk of getting both heart and kidney problems, says study

HIV patients are also associated with developing the risk of both heart disease and chronic kidney problems.

Nov 9, 2017

By Bikash Rai

Scientists find way to stop cancer cells from using glucose

Scientists have identified a way to restrict the ability of cancer cells to consume glucose for energy, thus paving the way for developing a potential new therapy for the deadly disease.

Nov 9, 2017

By IANS

No improvement in air quality, Delhi still under grip of emergency situation

With no improvement in the air quality, Delhi-NCR continued to breathe toxins for the third consecutive day, as major pollutants across all monitoring stations in the region crossed "severe" level on Thursday.

Nov 9, 2017

By IANS

Trust your smart kids when it comes to public behaviour

Trust your smart kids when it comes to public behavior

In terms of social communication skills, young people behave better contrary to what parents think today, new research says

Nov 9, 2017

By Bikash Rai

Human stem cells may pave way for diabetes treatment

Human stem cells can be used to produce insulin-producing cells that in the future can be transplanted into diabetes patients, a new study has shown.

Nov 8, 2017

By IANS

70-year-old malaria drug may boost cancer treatment

Scientists have found that a 70-year-old malaria drug can block immune cells in the liver so nanoparticles can arrive at their intended tumor site, overcoming a significant hurdle of targeted drug delivery.

Nov 8, 2017

By IANS

Air pollution causes kidney disease in millions

The increasing toll of chronic kidney disease (CKD) globally can significantly be attributed to the rise in air pollution, researchers have found.

Nov 8, 2017

By IANS

Struggling to breathe, Delhi residents suggest ways to combat its suffocating pollution problem

While air quality in the Delhi-National Capital Region remains a cause of worry for both authorities and residents, the latter on Tuesday stressed the need for immediate steps to redress the situation and offered varied suggestions.

Nov 8, 2017

By Adrita Biswas

The NHS are looking for more black blood donors

Give Blood NHS are in need of more black blood donors because black people are 10 times more likely than white people to have a rare subgroup blood type called Ro. Video shows why one donor, Donna, is giving blood.

Nov 8, 2017

By Staff Reporter