Renowned F1 doctor Watkins passes away
September 13th, 2012 - 7:30 pm ICT by IANS
London, Sep 13 (IANS) Former FIA medical delegate Professor Sid Watkins, who served for nearly three decades as Formula One's doctor and medical chief, has died at the age of ... Read more...
Posted in Sports |
‘Kids dehydrate as they hardly drink during breakfast’
May 3rd, 2012 - 5:41 pm ICT by IANS
London, May 3 (IANS) Nearly two-thirds of children are dehydrated because they hardly drink anything during breakfast, a new study says.
An analysis of more than 450 children between nine ... Read more...
Posted in Health |
Rogue DNA could trip the heart
April 26th, 2012 - 2:04 pm ICT by IANS
London, April 26 (IANS) DNA from the heart's own cells may unwittingly activate the body's immune system, tripping the heart, according to a study by British and Japanese researchers.Scientists from ... Read more...
Posted in World |
‘Psychedelic’ drug salvia shows promise against addiction
January 4th, 2011 - 3:21 pm ICT by ANI
Washington, Jan 4 (ANI): Researchers at Johns Hopkins University Medical School are considering the therapeutic role of the drug Salvia, which usually causes an intense psychedelic experience.Matthew W. Johnson, a psychologist and ... Read more...
Posted in Health Science |
Smoking ban shows results in Turkey
July 17th, 2010 - 7:47 am ICT by IANS
Istanbul, July 17 (IANS) A ban on smoking in public places in Turkey has shown great results, after the nation's largest city Istanbul reported a 20 percent drop in the number of ... Read more...
Posted in Health Science |
Waking up ’sleeping’ eggs may boost fertility
May 18th, 2010 - 5:07 pm ICT by ANI
London, May 18 (ANI): Scientists in the US say that aging women or women who froze ovaries prior to cancer treatments may have a chance to have babies based on a novel ... Read more...
Posted in Health Science |
Mechanism T cells use to block HIV discovered
May 18th, 2010 - 4:15 pm ICT by ANI
Washington, May 18 (ANI): Researchers at Duke University Medical School and Mount Sinai School of Medicine have discovered a new role for a host protein that provides further insight into how CD8+ ... Read more...
Posted in Health Science |
Genes explain why Tibetans thrive at high altitudes
May 14th, 2010 - 12:06 pm ICT by ANI
Washington, May 14 (ANI): Researchers from the University of Utah School of Medicine and Qinghai University Medical School in the People's Republic of China claim to have found an answer to why ... Read more...
Posted in Health Science |
Short sleep ups risk of premature death
May 5th, 2010 - 12:58 pm ICT by IANS
London, May 5 (IANS) People who sleep for less than six hours each night were 12 percent more likely to die prematurely than those who get the recommended six to eight hours.
The ... Read more...
Posted in Sci-Tech |
Short sleep ‘ups death risk’, long sleep ‘indicates serious illness’
May 5th, 2010 - 12:29 pm ICT by ANI
Washington, May 5 (ANI): People who sleep for less than six hours each night are 12 percent more likely to die prematurely than those who get the recommended 6-8 hours, a new ... Read more...
Posted in Health Science |
‘Junk’ DNA behind cancer growth
May 3rd, 2010 - 2:11 pm ICT by ANI
Researchers from the University of Leeds, UK, the Charite University Medical School and the Max Delbruck Centre for Molecular Medicine (MDC) in Berlin, Germany, have identified how 'junk' DNA promotes the growth ... Read more...
Posted in Health Science |
Women with diabetes 25 percent more at risk of cancer
April 28th, 2010 - 3:13 am ICT by IANS
London, April 28 (IANS) A new study has revealed that women with diabetes are 25 percent more likely to develop cancer.The study, led by Tel Aviv University Medical School involving 17,000 diabetics, ... Read more...
Posted in World |
Indian American doctor is New Jersey health chief
January 29th, 2010 - 3:34 pm ICT by IANS
Trenton, Jan 29 (IANS) New Jersey's Republican Governor Chris Christie has named an Indian American doctor, Poonam Alaigh, as the commissioner of the state Health and Senior Services Department, a cabinet post.
Alaigh, ... Read more...
Posted in Health |
Excess salt intake linked to higher risk of stroke
November 25th, 2009 - 3:58 pm ICT by IANS
London, Nov 25 (IANS) Intake of high amounts of salt is linked to much higher risk of strokes and cardiovascular disease, says a new study.
The study looked at the relationship between the ... Read more...
Posted in Sci-Tech |
Mouse study points to Down syndrome treatment
November 19th, 2009 - 2:34 pm ICT by ANI
Washington, Nov 19 (ANI): A new American study suggests a fresh new approach of slowing down cognitive dysfunction that takes place in Down syndrome.Down's syndrome is caused by the presence of all ... Read more...
Posted in Health Science |
Well-educated women hardest hit by breast cancer
October 22nd, 2009 - 5:34 pm ICT by IANS
Sydney, Oct 22 (IANS) Well-educated women and those who live alone are emotionally the hardest hit by breast cancer, according to new findings.
The study, undertaken by Monash University Medical School (MUMS), found ... Read more...
Posted in Health |
Clinical trial of new anti-rabies antibody launched in India
October 2nd, 2009 - 2:46 pm ICT by IANS
Mumbai, Oct 2 (IANS) A clinical trial to test the safety and efficacy of a newly-developed anti-rabies antibody has got underway here.
The antibody, known as human monoclonal antibody (MAB), used to ... Read more...
Posted in Sci-Tech |
Bereaved adults vulnerable to heart attacks
September 17th, 2009 - 3:46 pm ICT by IANS
Sydney, Sep 17 (IANS) People traumatised by the loss of a loved one are more susceptible to a heart attack, says a new study.
The study, conducted by the Sydney University Medical ... Read more...
Posted in Health |
Loss of loved one make grievers vulnerable to heart attacks
September 17th, 2009 - 1:43 pm ICT by IANS
Sydney, September 17 (IANS) People traumatised by the loss of a loved one are more susceptible to having a heart attack, says a new study.
The study conducted by the Sydney University ... Read more...
Posted in Sci-Tech |
Depression signs in obese kids linked to stress hormone abnormalities
June 12th, 2009 - 2:31 pm ICT by ANI
Washington, June 12 (ANI): A new study has found a link between symptoms of depression in obese children and abnormalities of the 'stress' hormone."There is evidence in adults that abnormal regulation of ... Read more...
Posted in Health Science |
Oz surgeon faces group suit over ‘botched surgeries’
April 18th, 2009 - 4:08 pm ICT by ANI
Melbourne, April 18 (ANI): A plastic surgeon in Queensland has been slapped with a lawsuit after angry ex-patients teamed up to accuse the "expert" of messing up surgery on as many as ... Read more...
Posted in World |
Taking Vitamin D? You may still feel SAD
March 18th, 2009 - 5:06 pm ICT by IANS
London, March 18 (IANS) The latest study says Vitamin D may not really help you overcome depression and symptoms of Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD) which is linked to reduced sunlight.
Exposure to ... Read more...
Posted in Sci-Tech |
Dermatologists use spider veins treatment to improve ageing hands appearance
March 8th, 2009 - 11:37 am ICT by ANI
Washington, March 8 (ANI): Dermatologists have achieved a significant success in improving the appearance of ageing hands by using sclerotherapy, a longstanding treatment for spider veins.Dr. Mary P. Lupo, clinical professor ... Read more...
Posted in Health Science |
Children develop unhealthy eating habits as they enter school
January 10th, 2009 - 1:23 pm ICT by IANS
Washington, Jan 10 (IANS) As preschool-age children grow into school age, they are likely to develop unhealthy eating habits and leisure-time patterns that may bring on obesity. Researchers said parents perceived that ... Read more...
Posted in World |
Indian-origin doctor identifies heart attack gene
January 3rd, 2009 - 6:58 pm ICT by IANS
London, Jan 3 (IANS) Millions of people around the world who are at risk of suffering a heart attack stand to benefit after scientists pinpointed the gene responsible for early hardening of ... Read more...
Posted in Health Science |
Indian-origin researcher identifies gene that predicts heart attack risk
January 3rd, 2009 - 11:54 am ICT by ANI
London, Jan 3 (ANI): An Indian-origin researcher at Duke University Medical School in North Carolina has announced the identification of a gene or marker which is associated with early hardening of ... Read more...
Posted in Health Science |
Do you know if your blood pressure is high?
November 13th, 2008 - 12:39 pm ICT by IANS
London, Nov 13 (IANS) Over 50 percent of people with high blood pressure might not be aware of their condition, a new study has found.Franco Cappuccio of Warwick University Medical School led ... Read more...
Posted in Health Science |
Robotic surgery makes weight loss procedure safer
September 25th, 2008 - 3:18 pm ICT by IANS
Washington, Sep 25 (IANS) Robot-assisted weight loss surgery cuts down a patient's risk of developing a rare but serious complication, according to a five-year study.Surgeons at the Texas University Medical School (TUMS), ... Read more...
Posted in World |
Indian-American led team manipulate fruit flavours
August 21st, 2008 - 2:49 pm ICT by IANS
Washington, Aug 21 (IANS) A team led by Indian-origin biochemist C.S. Raman will soon fine tune enzymes that impart specific flavours to fruits and vegetables. This could also lead to eco-friendly pest ... Read more...
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Surrogate motherhood still stigmatised: study
July 7th, 2008 - 1:32 pm ICT by IANS
London, July 7 (IANS) Surrogacy remains stigmatised despite changing societal attitudes, a new study has found. Olga van den Akker of Middlesex University, London, said that previous stigmatisation of surrogate mothers in ... Read more...
Posted in Sci-Tech |
Single mechanism underlying hypertension, insulin resistance, immune suppression identified
June 30th, 2008 - 5:43 pm ICT by ANI
Washington, June 30 (ANI): A study on rats has led to the discovery of a mechanism that may help scientists understand why metabolic disorders like hypertension, insulin resistance, and immune suppression ... Read more...
Posted in Health Science |
Molecular mechanism behind metabolic disorders identified
June 30th, 2008 - 3:22 pm ICT by IANS
Washington, June 30 (IANS) Researchers have identified a molecular mechanism in mice that explains why metabolic disorders like blood pressure and diabetes afflict humans. Many of the tens of million worldwide with ... Read more...
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Painkiller abuse risk doesnt outweigh benefits in chronic pain
May 9th, 2008 - 4:08 pm ICT by admin
Washington, May 9 (ANI): In chronic pain, risks for painkiller abuse do not outweigh benefits, says a new research led by an Indian-origin scientist.Contrary to widespread beliefs, less than 3 percent ... Read more...
Posted in South Asia |
Over 100 genes inactivated in cancer cells identified
January 8th, 2008 - 3:17 pm ICT by admin
Washington, January 8 (ANI): Carnegie Mellon University researchers have found more than 100 genes that have an abnormal pattern of activation in cancer cells.Ziv Bar-Joseph, a computational biologist at the university, ... Read more...
Posted in Health Science |