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The deposition rates for viruses were nine to 461 times greater than the rates for bacteria. (Photo: Pixabay)

New virus linked to inflammatory bowel disease

The study focused on viruses inhabiting bacteria in the intestine known as bacteriophages or simply phages.

24 July 2018 7:15 AM GMT

The disorder was present in children from consanguineous parents (Photo: AFP)

Researchers discover gene causing childhood blindness

The geneticists directed their interest at an unknown illness that prevents the eyes from developing properly.

24 July 2018 4:35 AM GMT

The surface of these nanocarriers or drug capsules is specially coated to enable them to dock on to tissue interspersed with tumour cells (Photo: Pixabay)

Drug-filled nano-submarines may help attack tumours more effectively

These nanocarriers are loaded with a pharmacologically-active agent, allowing them to function as transport containers.

23 July 2018 11:07 AM GMT

If very young children at risk can be identified, it may be possible to intervene earlier to prevent or at least lessen the intensity (Photo: Pixabay)

Perfectionism at a young age may be sign of OCD in children

OCD is a chronic mental health disorder that often involves uncontrollable, recurring thoughts, or obsessions.

23 July 2018 10:56 AM GMT

Ramesh Jayanti Gohil died of an alleged heart attack in his cell at Arthur Road Jail on Saturday. (Photo: medimoon.com/Representational Image)

'New health calculator can help predict heart disease risk'

A lot of people are interested in healthy living, but often we don't have that discussion in the doctor's office.

23 July 2018 8:24 AM GMT

People drink tea/ coffee/chocolate, eat cake and discuss death.

New algorithm determines ideal caffeine dosage and timing for...

According to a recent study, a newly developed algorithm may be the key to optimizing alertness with caffeine.

23 July 2018 8:01 AM GMT

Only 14 percent across both age groups were comfortable talking to their manager about stress levels (Photo: AFP)

Efforts needed to address 'financial toxicity' of cancer treatment

Many patients face financial devastation particularly as they progress into survivorship.

23 July 2018 7:25 AM GMT

Doctors could be a step closer to finding the most effective way to treat cancer. (Photo: Pixabay)

Cause of prostate cancer progression uncovered

More than 1.1 million new cases diagnosed and 300,000 deaths annually worldwide.

23 July 2018 7:10 AM GMT

Its for doctors to weigh the advantages and the side effects (Photo: AFP)

Using medicine derived from cannabis for a long time can impair memory

While the benefits of cannabis have been identified, doctors have warned for years that it can cause mental health...

23 July 2018 7:01 AM GMT

Eat healthy foods, exercise regularly, and if your doctor has prescribed you medications for your blood pressure, be sure and take them consistently (Photo: AFP)

Supplemental oxygen eliminates rise in morning blood pressure

Supplemental oxygen prevented the rise in systolic and diastolic blood pressure, and the increase in oxygen...

23 July 2018 6:53 AM GMT

Potted plants are being used for beautify apartments.

Indoor plants can be engineered to monitor home health

They can do a lot more than just sit there and look pretty. They could alert us to the presence of hazards in our...

23 July 2018 4:34 AM GMT

For patients of Alzheimers and dementia, memory implants and reactivation will be a life-changer, just as the ability to mute or erase memories will be for trauma victims. (Photo: Pixabay)

Ultrasound applied to brain may help patients with dementia

Ultrasound waves, applied to the whole brain, improve cognitive dysfunction in mice with conditions simulating vascular...

23 July 2018 4:13 AM GMT