Canberra, Feb 26 (IANS) Australian researchers have made a breakthrough in treating severe cases of asthma. In a study published on Monday, researchers found that beta common cytokines, a family of proinflammatory molecules, control inflammation and scarring of the airways...
Sydney, Feb 14 (IANS) The early onset of periods and early menopause can be linked to a heightened risk of Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (COPD) -- the umbrella term for progressive lung conditions that cause breathing difficulties -- according to...
New York, Jan 6(IANS) Being an early riser could increase the risk for having anorexia nervosa -- an eating disorder characterised by low weight, food restriction, body image disturbance, fear of gaining weight.The study found that having anorexia nervosa could...
New York, Jan 6 (IANS) Diagnosing lung cancer could become as easy as inhaling nanoparticle sensors and then taking a urine test that reveals whether a tumour is present, according to a Indian-origin engineer at the Massachusetts Institute of Technology...
New York, Jan 3 (IANS) Patients hospitalised with Omicron BA.5 are more likely to die than those with other Covid-19 variants or with flu, according to a new study led by the US Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC)....
New York, Jan 3 (IANS) Healthy fats found in nuts and fish may help slow the progression of potentially deadly lung scarring known as pulmonary fibrosis and delay the need for lung transplants, according to a study. Pulmonary researchers at...