Washington, Oct 14 (IANS) Weakening of vision seems to be more common among diabetics than in people with normal health, according to a study.

Washington, Oct 14 (IANS) Embryonic mouse heart has an astounding capacity to regenerate, a phenomenon observed only in non-mammalian species, according to a new study.

Sydney, Oct 14 (IANS) Scientists in Australia have unearthed evidence that a protein likened to a Christmas tree protects against gastric cancer and ulcers.

New Delhi, Oct 13 (IANS) India is fast emerging as a hub for biotech products and the pharma industry is growing rapidly as a result of the government’s policy initiatives, Health Minister Anbumani Ramadoss said Monday.

Palanpur (Gujarat), Oct 13 (IANS) Health officials in north Gujarat are taking preventive measures after two people died in recent weeks following dengue-like symptoms even as more and more similar cases were reported.

Melbourne/Thiruvananthapuram, Oct 13 (IANS) An Indian from Kerala was seriously injured when he was attacked by a group of suspected drug addicts in Melbourne while returning home from work Sunday night, a spokesperson of the Indian consulate said.

Washington, Oct 13 (IANS) Some bacteria like Helicobacter pylori that inhabit the human gut, may help protect against the development of a type of stomach cancer.

London, Oct 13 (IANS) Scientists have found a possible explanation for why fruit-eaters and vegans may gain protection against the spread of cancers.