Study finds carcinogenicity of smokeless tobacco varies by region
Manufacturing practices and lack of regulation make smokeless tobacco (SLT) products manufactured in India more likely to cause cancer.
A study by the National Institute of Cancer Prevention and Research (NICPR) has...
Virtual reality sessions given before sedation during IVF treatment reduce anxietyVirtual reality sessions can improve pregnancy rates in women undergoing IVF treatment.
New research presented at this year's Euroanaesthesia congress in Copenhagen, shows that virtual reality (VR) sessions for women...
After a pregnancy loss, women who have higher levels of vitamin D are more likely to get pregnant and have a live birthVitamin D may be the key to having a healthy baby - especially after a miscarriage.
A study...
Clinical trial enrolments favour men; older women are the most under-represented group
Women, especially older women are a grossly under-represented group in clinical trials on heart failure medicines.
Clinical trial enrolment favours men, according to a study presented at Heart Failure...
Study finds vitamin and mineral pills and supplements have little health benefits
Popping vitamin pills may in fact do nothing for your health, suggest the results of a new study.
The most commonly consumed vitamin and mineral supplements provide no consistent...
Higher proportion of male hormones poses great heart disease risk in post menopausal women
Post menopausal women, have a higher blood level of a male hormone (testosterone) as compared to the female hormone estrogen. This is associated with a higher...
No link was found between HPV vaccination and risk of autoimmune diseases in a study published in CMAJ
There is no increase in the risk of autoimmune disorders in girls who received the quadrivalent human papillomavirus (HPV4) vaccine.
Human papillomavirus is...
New reviews shows that milk and milk products do not contribute to childhood obesity
A comprehensive review of the scientific evidence over the last 27 years has concluded that cow's milk and other dairy products do not play a role...
DNA-based vaccine for colorectal cancer to undergo first human trial
Researchers will test a two-pronged approach to treat advanced stage colorectal cancer (CRC) for the first time in humans.
Combining a DNA vaccine, which boosts the body's immune response against tumors,...
Scientists have found stimulation of some areas of the brain can lead to better blood sugar controlElectric stimulation of the brain can regulate the metabolism of blood sugar (or glucose) and increase insulin sensitivity. The results of a new...
