Health

    Dense tissue promotes aggressive breast cancers

    Washington, Aug 23 (IANS) Women with increased breast density that shows up on mammograms have an increased risk of developing breast cancers with invasive characteristics, says a new study on the subject.


    Dense tissue promotes aggressive breast cancers

    Washington, Aug 23 (IANS) Women with increased breast density that shows up on mammograms have an increased risk of developing breast cancers with invasive characteristics, says a new study on the subject.

Why do stomach ulcers develop into cancers?

Aug 23rd, 2008 | By Sindh Today | Category: Health

Washington, Aug 23 (IANS) Researchers have gained insights into why some bacteria behind stomach ulcers can also be instrumental in causing abdominal cancers.



Prince Charles’ comments on Green Revolution right: organic farmer

Aug 23rd, 2008 | By Sindh Today | Category: Health

Faridkot (Punjab), Aug 23 (IANS) Comments by Britain’s Prince Charles against India’s Green Revolution may have evoked criticism from agricultural scientists and experts, but Punjab, where the revolution that changed India’s agricultural scenario took place, is “suffering” from its “poisonous after-effects”, says a crusader of natural farming methods.



Jade wants to battle cancer for her kids’ sake

Aug 22nd, 2008 | By Sindh Today | Category: Health

London, Aug 23 (IANS) Celebrity Jade Goody, back from India after being diagnosed with cancer, fears she may never live to watch her two sons grow up.



Brazil extradites Colombian drug lord to US

Aug 22nd, 2008 | By Sindh Today | Category: Health

Rio de Janeiro, Aug 23 (DPA) Brazil extradited Colombian drug lord Juan Carlos Ramirez Abadia, known as “Chupeta,” to the US Friday, Brazilian authorities confirmed.



India getting ready to face biological war from terrorists

Aug 22nd, 2008 | By Sindh Today | Category: Health

New Delhi, Aug 22 (IANS) India Friday released its biological disaster management guidelines with a focus on preparing for biological warfare from terrorists using bacteria and viruses.



India getting ready to face biological war from terrorists

Aug 22nd, 2008 | By Sindh Today | Category: Health

New Delhi, Aug 22 (IANS) India Friday released its biological disaster management guidelines with a focus on preparing for biological warfare from terrorists using bacteria and viruses.



Dramatic reduction in tumour with new drugs

Aug 22nd, 2008 | By Sindh Today | Category: Health

Washington, Aug 22 (IANS) New drugs targeting a specific acid can reduce the size of a brain tumour and prolong survival, scientists have found in animal trials.



Drug dramatically reduces aggressive tumour in rat model

Aug 22nd, 2008 | By Sindh Today | Category: Health

Washington, Aug 22 (IANS) Drugs inhibiting a specific fatty acid in rat brains with gliobastoma, one of the most aggressive brain tumours, not only reduce new blood vessel growth and tumour size dramatically but also prolong survival.