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Marijuana may raise testicular cancer risk: Study

February 9, 2009 15:04 IST

Marijuana use may increase the risk of developing testicular cancer,in particular a more aggressive form of the disease,according to a US study.

New therapy ‘can reverse Alzheimer’s memory loss’

February 9, 2009 14:45 IST

Scientists found they could repair some of the damage caused by Alzheimer's by treating patients with a naturally occurring protein in the body.

Red wine prevents heart disease: Indian research

February 9, 2009 14:17 IST

Even while health benefits of red wine remain debatable,a study claims to have discovered a process inside the human body which gives those fond of this drink a valid reason to say cheers!

‘Many Indians want pictorial warnings on tobacco products’

February 8, 2009 13:33 IST

A survey has shown that a majority of Indians disagree with the Govt's delaying of the implementation of pictorial warnings.

‘Cardiac disorder symptoms in women are fewer than in men’

February 6, 2009 16:46 IST

Cardiac disorder symptoms in women are fewer than in men,making early diagnosis difficult due to the peculiar manifestation of the symptoms.

Tiny submarines ‘to deliver cancer drugs straight to tumours’

February 6, 2009 12:57 IST

Scientists have developed what they claim are tiny submarines which can be injected into a patient's blood to deliver cancer drugs straight to tumours.

Site for second AIIMS campus to be finalised shortly

February 6, 2009 12:56 IST

The site for a second campus of the All India Institute of Medical Sciences will be finalised by the end of this week.

Booze ads may lead to underage drinking

February 6, 2009 12:11 IST

Alcohol advertisements on TV,magazines,and at concession stands at sporting events or concerts,may lead to underage drinking.

Energy drinks are the dangerous coffee of new generation

February 6, 2009 11:52 IST

An increasing number of students are consuming energy drinks as they study throughout the night,unaware of the dangers of overdoing them.

Teens brains not fully cooked to listen to parents views

February 6, 2009 11:36 IST

Clueless as to why your teenager ignores home rules? British scientists say teen brains ability to adopt the viewpoint of others is still budding.

Study questions routine X-rays,MRIs for back pain

February 6, 2009 10:53 IST

Routine use of costly X-ray,MRI and CT scans on patients with lower back pain may be unnecessary and,in the case of two of the tests,expose people to low-dose radiation.

Shorter hospital stay with new hysterectomy procedure

February 6, 2009 10:42 IST

Women suffering from menstrual complexities due to problems in the uterus and wanting to avoid surgery may get some relief with a new technology.

Higher education no guarantee against Alzheimer’s: Study

February 5, 2009 11:15 IST

Higher education is not a security blanket against Alzheimer's disease,according to a new study contradicting previous research.

Indian scientist’s discovery may lead to TB drug breakthrough

February 5, 2009 11:07 IST

An Indian scientist has discovered a molecule which he claims can be a harbinger for a single drug therapy to treat tuberculosis.

Revealed: How flu virus hijacks human cells

February 4, 2009 15:44 IST

Scientists claim to have uncovered how the influenza virus is able to take over human cells and use them as machinery to replicate itself.

Divorce,anti-depressants ‘can add years to life’

February 4, 2009 15:39 IST

Divorce,anti-depressants etc won't make you live longer but will make you certainly look older with all those worry lines,says a study on identical twins.

Nightmares raise suicide attempt risk

February 4, 2009 14:10 IST

Patients who complained of nightmares during the week following the suicide attempt were three times more likely to attempt to take their own life again

Smoking in pregnancy cuts blood flow to foetus

February 4, 2009 12:27 IST

Smoking during pregnancy reduces blood flow to the developing foetus and,in turn,retards growth,new research suggests.

Women’s heart rate helps detect health risks

February 4, 2009 12:04 IST

Measuring a woman's heart rate at rest can help predict her risk of heart attack or dying from heart disease,researchers have said.

India to study neurological impairment of HIV infected

February 4, 2009 10:08 IST

Experts at Pune's National AIDS Research Institute (NARI) have planned a study to find the prevalence of neurocognitive impairment in HIV infected individuals.