February 2016

Researchers have found that depriving cancer cells of an essential nutrient could offer a promising new approach for the treatment of an aggressive form of kidney cancer.

Scientists have identified a genetic flaw responsible for a rare form of inherited allergy induced by vibration.Running, hand clapping, towel drying or even taking a bumpy bus ride can cause temporary skin rashes in people with this rare disorder, also known as vibratory urticaria.

The Council for Scientific and Industrial Research (CSIR) on Wednesday launched BGR-34  the country's first anti-diabetic ayurvedic drug designed for Type-2 diabetes mellitus which has been scientifically validated for its efficacy and safety.

Hyderabad-based Bharat Biotech is developing world's first vaccine for Zika virus, which has been declared as public health emergency by the World Health Organisation.

Due to dietary factors, humans are taller now but taller people are more prone to the risk of cancer, warns a recent study.The taller people, though have lower risk for heart disease and Type-2 diabetes, said the study carried out by researchers in Germany.

An Indian-origin researcher is developing a low-cost, portable device to detect tainted medicines and food supplements that otherwise can make their way to consumers.

Being diagnosed with cancer at a prime age with flying dreams and a family to look after can be earth-shattering for most people. But when it comes to facing the stark reality, whom does one blame for the slow but certain decay of cells and tissues in your body.

The United Nations Children' s Fund (UNICEF) on Tuesday called for immediate action to help stop the spread of Zika virus which is the suspected underlying cause of soaring cases of microcephaly in newborn babies in Brazil.