Opening against diabetic eye disease
By Suzanne Day
Harvard Gazette
A team led by Harvard Medical School researchers at Massachusetts Eye and Ear has identified a new therapeutic target for abnormal...
Make preventive healthcare a priority to lead a wholesome life
By Ashok B.K.
Health plays a crucial role in building your self-confidence, living a longer life, having more energy, being less stressed and feeling emotionally...
Omega-6 fats may make girls lazy, up diabetes risk
Toronto-- Challenging the common perception, researchers led by one of Indian origin, have found that Omega-6 (n-6) polyunsaturated fatty acids (PUFA) -- referred to...
Eating fresh fruits everyday may keep diabetes at bay
London--A bowl of fresh fruits a day may lower the risk of developing diabetes by 12 per cent, a study has showed.
In individuals with...
New technology can detect tiny ovarian tumors, says Sangeeta Bhatia
CAMBRIDGE, MA -- Most ovarian cancer is diagnosed at such late stages that patients’ survival rates are poor. However, if the cancer is detected...
Dr. Om Ganda Appointed Chair of Joslin Clinician Philanthropy Council
BOSTON— Dr. Om Ganda, MD, has been appointed Chair of the Joslin Clinician Philanthropy Council. In this role Dr. Ganda will serve as an...
Being diabetic and a night owl may up your risk of depression
Bangkok--If you are diabetic and prefer to go to bed late, you may be at an increased risk of developing depression, researchers say.
According to...
Insomniac? This ancient ayurvedic herb may improve sleep
Tokyo -- Do you find it difficult to sleep or have poor sleep quality? Try Ashwagandha, an ancient Indian herb that is used for...
Critical step found in DNA repair, cellular aging
By Ekaterina Pesheva
Harvard GAzette
DNA repair is essential for cell vitality, cell survival, and cancer prevention, yet cells’ ability to patch up damaged DNA declines...
How Alzheimer’s protein breaches cell membranes
New York -- New research led by an Indian-origin scientist has found how protein that collects in the brain of persons with Alzheimer's disease...