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Researchers advance the understanding of preterm birth

Here is what a new study has found.

31 Jan 2018 6:47 AM

Researchers think they can improve the treatment and are trying again to tackle HIV by doctoring DNA. (Photo: Pixabay)

Can gene therapy be harnessed to fight the AIDS virus?

Scientists believe gene therapy ultimately will provide a long-term solution.

13 Feb 2018 6:44 AM

It is already known that being overweight or obese increases a persons risk of CVD, as well as other diseases such as cancer. (Photo: Pixabay)

Are those extra kilos putting your joints at risk?

Adults with rheumatoid arthritis and obesity experienced more rapid progression of disability than patients who were...

30 April 2018 12:57 PM

Laws requiring doctors to report dementia patients and get their licenses revoked didnt appear to influence the proportion of crashes. (Photo: Pixabay)

Fewer dementia patients die after surgery when nurses more educated

Patients and families may want to go to hospitals where more nurses have college degrees.

28 April 2018 11:53 AM

Violators will not be entitled to their fellowships, hostels or any other facilities from the university. Student bodies and even professors have opposed the attendance circular.

Indian-origin professor faces inquiry over drawing double salaries in...

An Indian-origin medical professor is facing inquiry over his failure to inform UK university that he was still working...

20 April 2019 11:39 AM

The agreement to launch this programme was signed on September 4, 2019 by Professor C. Raj Kumar, Founding Vice Chancellor of O.P. Jindal Global University and Mr. David L. Heckman, Senior Director, Global Partnerships, Aresty Institute of Executive Education at the Wharton School in the University of Pennsylvania.

OP Jindal Global University students to study business, finance...

55 students will represent JGU at the Wharton School, University of Pennsylvania in July 2020.

6 Sept 2019 12:57 PM

Smokers are charged higher premiums by employers, this entitles them to programs that will help them quit smoking at the same time. (Photo: Pixabay)

E-cigarettes disappoint in a workplace quit-smoking study

In a large study of company wellness programs, e-cigarettes worked no better than traditional stop-smoking tools.

24 May 2018 6:47 AM

Apart from late working hours, people who visit clubs also tend to be drowsy drivers risking their life while driving. (Photo: Pixabay)

Cash may convince some teens to stay off smartphones while driving

It was the promise of cash prizes, and as little as $5 a week looked like enough to make a difference.

12 May 2018 8:34 AM

Cannabis has been found to have relatively low toxicity, although not all potential effects have been explored. (Photo: Pixabay)

Many cannabis dispensaries recommend pot to pregnant women

Medical marijuana dispensaries were even more likely than other cannabis retailers to recommend the drug to pregnant...

11 May 2018 7:24 AM

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Semen can cause Ebola virus disease, says study

Protein fragments, called amyloid fibrils, in human semen significantly increase Ebola virus infection.

27 Jun 2018 2:46 AM

When sex addiction contributes to criminal behavior, rehab could bolster a defense attorneys argument that the accused has changed. (Photo: Pixabay)

Sex cases put spotlight on sex addiction, but is it real?

A tide of high-profile sexual misconduct accusations against celebrities, politicians and media members has raised these...

5 Dec 2017 11:41 AM

Bhairavi Madhusudhan

Organic'ally resourceful

She may have graduated from an Ivy League college, but has opted to work for an organic farming body in Bengaluru.

14 Dec 2016 6:54 PM