Here’s why Asian-Americans are more prone to severe strokes
New York--People of Asian-American origin are more likely to experience severe ischemic stroke and worse outcomes than whites, claims a study.
This happens because, compared...
Keep body fat in check to cut breast cancer risk
New York-- Postmenopausal women with normal body mass index (BMI) but higher body fat levels at the same time may be at an increased...
Exposure to air pollution in womb may shorten lifespan
New York-- Babies' exposure to high levels of air pollution in the womb may lead to a type of DNA damage, typically associated with...
Love hormone or a volume control for the brain
With so many sights, sounds, smells, and other stimuli, the brain is flooded by the moment. How can it sort through the flood of...
Test vaccine for malaria appears promising
London-- A new, experimental vaccine for malaria has shown fast and effective results against acute infection, protection against relapse, as well as, delay in...
One-third women avoid smear tests due to embarrassment: Survey
London-- One in three young women avoid or delay getting screened for cervical cancer because they are embarrassed about their pubic areas, revealed a...
Researchers probe stomach surgery’s “miracle” secrets
By Alvin Powell
Harvard Gazette
Nima Saeidi, an assistant professor of surgery at Harvard Medical School and Massachusetts General Hospital and a member of the Center...
Screening all women for cancer genes may be cost effective
London--Screening all women over 30 years age for breast and ovarian cancer gene mutations can be cost effective and could also prevent more of...
E-Cigarettes are less harmful than conventional cigarettes: Study
New Delhi-- As the government continues to caution people against tobacco and e-cigarettes, a study by the North East Hills University (NEHU) has stated...
How and why to protect against frostbite as the region plunges below zero
By Wynne Armand, MD
Harvard Gazette
Whether you and your family are embracing the pleasures of the winter season with ice skating and snowball fights, or...