Genetically Modified Mosquitoes can fight against Zika virus
HLive|There are trials made by World Health Organisation on genetically modified mosquitoes to fight against the threatening Zika virus.
The male mosquito which could sterilize irradiated can release to mate with female mosquitoes.
The British subsidiary...
Global scientific community to share data on Zika virus
London, Feb 11: Leading global health bodies, including India's Department of Biotechnology under the Ministry of Science and Technology, have committed to share data on the current Zika virus outbreak and future public health...
Diet consisting fish oil can help combat Alzheimer’s disease
New York, Feb 11 : Feeding fish oil-based diet for three weeks has been found to slow progression of Alzheimer's like symptoms in mouse models of the disease, reports a new study, supporting...
Cosmetic surgery increased in UK last year
Sharp increase in the popularity of cosmetic surgery in the UK in 2015, figures show.
The British Association of Aesthetic Plastic Surgeons (Baaps) said there were 51,140 surgical procedures last year - up from 45,406...
Simple quiz to predict risk of sexually transmitted infections
New York| A simple online quiz has been found to be promising in predicting sexually transmitted infections (STIs) in young women, says a new study.
The six-question survey called "pop quiz” has been designed to evaluate...
Blood Pressure can control by text messaging
London| Text message reminders can help reduce people's blood pressure by encouraging patients to collect and take their medication and educate them about hypertension and its treatment, a new study has found.
Researchers from the...
Dalai Lama to undergo treatment in US
New Delhi| HL Correspondent
Tibetan spiritual leader the Dalai Lama will undergo treatment in the US later this month for a prostate problem, his office said on Tuesday.
"His Holiness, the Dalai Lama, is scheduled to...
Indian origin psychiatrist allegedly kills patients by over prescribing drugs, arrested
Washington| Agency
A US based Indian origin psychiatrist has been arrested in the US capital for allegedly over prescribing medicines, resulting in the death of 36 of his patients.
Narendra Nagareddy, who after the incidents has been tagged as...
Pancreatic cancer can be slowed down by diabetes drugs
New York| Metformin -- a medicine used for the treatment of diabetes can inhibit the progression of pancreatic cancer, a study has revealed.
Diabetic patients taking metformin have a reduced risk of developing pancreatic cancer;...
Eat green vegetables to cut Glaucoma risk
New York| Greater intake of dietary nitrate and green leafy vegetables is associated with a 20-30 percent lower risk of primary open-angle glaucoma (POAG), according to a study.
Jae H. Kang of Brigham & Women's...
