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The tumour-based hypoxia pattern was also better at predicting the survival of patients free of distant metastases. (Photo: ANI)

Cancer spreads faster in oxygen-starved cells

Oxygen-starved tumour cells have survival advantage that promotes cancer spread: Study.

9 Nov 2019 10:30 AM IST

It is crucial for muscle and brain recovery and has been shown to play a role in memory consolidation. (Photo: ANI)

Mechanism that builds memories during deep sleep identified

Neuroscientists discover circuit responsible for building memories during sleep.

9 Nov 2019 10:22 AM IST

So far, the cells have survived and have been multiplying as intended. (Photo: AP)

US tests gene editing tool for cancer cure

Doctors try CRISPR gene editing for cancer, a 1st in the US.

8 Nov 2019 11:39 AM IST

Fracture is very common in postmenopausal women, and is associated with loss of independence, physical limitations and increased mortality. (Photo: ANI)

Physical activity can prevent fracture in postmenopausal women

Studies reveal that regular physical activity lowers fracture risk in older women.

8 Nov 2019 9:49 AM IST

The researchers adjusted for other factors that could affect the risk of stroke or heart disease including alcohol use, smoking, and level of physical activity. (Photo: ANI)

Insomnia can lead to serious cardiovascular diseases

Studies reveal that insomnia symptoms linked to cardiovascular diseases.

8 Nov 2019 9:42 AM IST

Healthcare practitioners should be aware of the increased risk for premature and early menopause in their female patients living with HIV. (Photo: ANI)

Women with HIV+ experience menopause earlier

HIV+ women more likely to experience menopause early.

7 Nov 2019 11:53 AM IST

The researchers found only a small difference in menopause symptoms or age of onset between different modes of social organisation. (Photo: ANI)

Different women experience different symptoms of menopause

Find out effect of age and other symptoms on menopause.

7 Nov 2019 11:06 AM IST

The studys lead author is registered dietician Andrea Garber, PhD, adjunct professor of paediatrics at UCSF. (Photo: ANI)

Individuals with anorexia nervosa may have normal body weight

Studies reveal that normal body weight can hide eating disorder.

7 Nov 2019 9:27 AM IST

The study includes work by co-authors Demosthenes Lorandos, a Michigan-based legal scholar. (Photo: ANI)

Parental alienation can make child hostile and aggressive

Studies reveal that parental alienation can ruin families.

7 Nov 2019 9:19 AM IST

To lose weight, it is essential to have a good metabolic rate. (Photo: Representational/Pixabay)

Drink this tea to speed up weight loss process

From boosting metabolic rate to improving immunity, this tea has multiple benefits.

6 Nov 2019 3:18 PM IST

The incidence of cancer was compared between more than 1.4 million patients who did not undergo bariatric surgery and nearly 250,000 patients who did. (Photo: ANI)

Bariatic surgery can increase risk of breast cancer

Weight-loss surgery likely to cause genetic risk for developing breast cancer.

6 Nov 2019 11:25 AM IST

Using rigorous statistical analysis and machine learning, accurate prediction models were created and integrated into the new Individualized Diabetes Complication (IDC) Risk Calculator. (Photo: ANI)

Web calculator can now predict complications from diabetes, obesity

Risk calculator predicts risk of death, complications from diabetes and obesity.

6 Nov 2019 11:00 AM IST