Scientists discover liver hormone that cuts cravings for sweets, alcohol savita26 Dec 2015 11:17 AM ISTWashington: In a good news for those who cannot shun their drink and also have "sweet tooth", scientists have discovered for the first time a liver...
New blood thinner antidote to help doctors move past warfarin savita25 Dec 2015 11:26 PM ISTBy Bill BerkrotNew York: A new class of blood thinners that competes with widely used warfarin should get a boost next year when an "antidote" that...
Simple saliva test may predict early death risk: Research savita25 Dec 2015 11:33 AM ISTLondon: A simple saliva test may predict the risk of early death, suggests a new study that found lower levels of antibodies in saliva are associated...
Hepatitis C infection may increase Parkinson's risk-Research savita25 Dec 2015 11:26 AM ISTBeijing: The hepatitis C virus may be associated with an increased risk of developing Parkinson's disease, according to a new study.Parkinson's...
Gum disease can increase breast cancer risk savita22 Dec 2015 12:24 PM ISTNew York: Postmenopausal women with periodontal or gum disease are more likely to develop breast cancer than women who do not have the chronic...
Drugging Gut Bacteria Could Prevent Heart Disease-Study savita21 Dec 2015 3:50 PM ISTNEW YORK:Â Confirming links between gut bacteria and heart disease, researchers have demonstrated that targeting microbes in the gut may prevent heart...
Daily Magnesium intake can prevent pancreatic cancer - Study savita21 Dec 2015 12:33 PM ISTNew York:Â Daily magnesium intake may be beneficial in preventing pancreatic cancer, researchers from Indiana University (IU) have found.Previous...
3D mapping makes respiratory diseases treatment easy savita21 Dec 2015 12:24 PM ISTLondon: In a first, a research team has succeeded in producing 3D images showing oxygenand carbon dioxide transport in the lungs, thus providing hope...
Heart diseases biggest killer worldwide: Report savita18 Dec 2015 3:03 PM ISTHeart disease and stroke were the No. 1 and No. 2 killers worldwide in 2013, shows a new report.While 31 per cent of all deaths were from...
High Testosterone Levels In Women Up Uterine Fibroids Risk: Study savita17 Dec 2015 1:51 PM ISTNEW YORK:Â Women who have high levels of both testosterone and estrogen in midlife may face a greater risk of developing benign tumours on the uterus...
Chronic Traumatic Encephalopathy ( CTE ) confirmed as a unique disease savita17 Dec 2015 1:29 PM ISTNew York: For the first time, a consensus panel of expert neuropathologists has confirmed chronic traumatic encephalopathy or CTE as a unique disease...
Saline water better than soap and water for cleaning wounds- Study savita17 Dec 2015 11:04 AM ISTToronto :Â The standard practice of cleaning wounds with soap and water before surgery is actually less effective than just using saline water,...
