Health
» Drug reverses Alzheimer's symptoms in mice: Study
Washington |Friday, 2012 6:05:06 AM IST
Use of a drug in mice appears to quickly reverse the pathological, cognitive and memory deficits caused by the onset of Alzheimer's disease, according to a study. ...
» Ayurveda, unani to be promoted through rural health scheme
Bangalore |Thursday, 2012 11:35:05 PM IST
The government will promote Indian systems of medicine, including ayurveda, siddha and unani, and therapies like yoga and naturopathy through its National Rural Health Mission (NRHM). ...
» Copper surfaces reduce hospital infections: Experts
New Delhi |Thursday, 2012 6:35:05 PM IST
Hospital Acquired Infections (HAI) can be reduced by more than 70 percent by using copper alloys on surfaces which come frequently in contact with microbes, say experts. ...
» Setting specific goal can help improve dietary habits of diabetics
Washington | February 09, 2012 12:01:13 AM IST
A specific goal to eat a set number of daily servings of low-glycemic-index foods can improve dietary habits of people with Type 2 diabetes, researchers say. ...
» Botanical formula could 'battle prostate cancer without toxicity'
Washington | February 09, 2012 12:01:13 AM IST
A botanical formula considerably suppresses tumour growth in aggressive, hormone refractory (androgen independent) human-prostate cancer cells, according to researchers. ...
» Exercise yields feelings of excitement, enthusiasm
Washington | February 09, 2012 12:01:13 AM IST
Researchers have found that people who are more physically active have greater levels of excitement and enthusiasm than people who are less physically active. ...
» Sex boosts pensioners' memory
London | February 09, 2012 12:01:13 AM IST
Frisky pensioners who continue to have sex well into their 70s are less likely to suffer from confusion and memory loss in later life, scientists say. ...
» Heart disease may be linked to prostate cancer
Washington |Thursday, 2012 2:05:05 PM IST
Coronary artery disease (CAD) and prostate cancer, two seemingly unrelated conditions, may actually share similar causes, according to the findings of a drug trial. ...
» Fish oil shows potential to prevent psychiatric disorders
Washington | February 09, 2012 12:01:13 AM IST
A study is now underway to test the effectiveness of Omega 3 fatty acids (fish oil) for treating psychiatric symptoms. ...
» Breastfeeding for at least 6 months can cut risk of childhood obesity
Washington | February 09, 2012 12:01:13 AM IST
Children of diabetic mothers have a greater risk of childhood obesity, but breastfeeding for at least six months can reduce this threat, a new study has suggested. ...
» Heart disease may lead to prostate cancer
Washington | February 09, 2012 12:01:13 AM IST
Researchers have suggested that coronary artery disease may be a risk factor for prostate cancer. ... | 1 |
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