Washington, Nov 6 (IANS) Scientists have decoded the complete DNA of a cancer patient and traced her disease, acute myelogenous leukemia, to its genetic roots.
Washington, Nov 6 (IANS) Sexually monogamous males are less vulnerable to diabetes than their promiscuous counterparts, according to a study on mice.
Los Angeles, Nov 6 (DPA) Best-selling US author Michael Crichton has died at the age of 66 from cancer, his family said in a statement Wednesday.
Los Angeles, Nov 6 (DPA) US author Michael Crichton - writer of bestselling books such as Jurassic Park and originator of the television series ER - died of cancer, US media reported Wednesday.
London, Nov 5 (IANS) Socialite heiress Paris Hilton has vowed never to have plastic surgery because she is convinced it makes people look older.
New Delhi, Nov 5 (IANS) Microsoft founder Bill Gates has assured India full support of his philanthropic foundation in the area of healthcare, especially to introduce injectible polio vaccine alongside the ongoing immunisation drive to eradicate the disease from the country.
New Delhi, Nov 5 (IANS) The US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) might doubt some Indian pharmaceutical majors’ quality parameters but Microsoft founder and philanthropist Bill Gates has full faith in them and would continue to do business with them.
New Delhi, Nov 5 (IANS) India will introduce injectible polio vaccine (IPV) alongside the ongoing oral immunisation drive to eradicate the disease and Microsoft founder Bill Gates will help the country in this new strategy.
Washington, Nov 5 (IANS) Proactive measures can reduce hip fracture rates by an average of 37.2 percent and as much as 50 percent among those at risk, according to a study.
Washington, Nov 5 (IANS) Pycnodysostosis is a genetic disease characterised by short stature, which opens a window into how joints are destroyed by arthritis.