Health

    Oral diabetes drugs carry cardiovascular risks: Indian-American expert

    Washington, Aug 29 (IANS) A class of oral drugs used in treating type 2 diabetes by lowering blood sugar may make heart failure worse, says a new report co-authored by an Indian-American expert.


    Now you can watch what cells do, as they do it

    London, Aug 29 (IANS) Researchers have developed a new laser tool to to peer into the microscopic activity within single cells in real time. The cutting edge technology could help contribute to the creation of new drugs to treat diseases like asthma and arthritis with fewer side effects.

Now you can watch what cells do, as they do it

Aug 29th, 2008 | By Sindh Today | Category: Health

London, Aug 29 (IANS) Researchers have developed a new laser tool to to peer into the microscopic activity within single cells in real time. The cutting edge technology could help contribute to the creation of new drugs to treat diseases like asthma and arthritis with fewer side effects.



New drugs will activate cancer blocking gene

Aug 29th, 2008 | By Sindh Today | Category: Health

Sydney, Aug 29 (IANS) Researchers are working on drugs that could activate a gene known to block the growth of cancerous cells.



New drugs will activate cancer blocking gene

Aug 29th, 2008 | By Sindh Today | Category: Health

Sydney, Aug 29 (IANS) Researchers are working on drugs that could activate a gene known to block the growth of cancerous cells.



Man who tried to auction Czech president’s hip joint pardoned

Aug 29th, 2008 | By Sindh Today | Category: Health

Prague, Aug 29 (DPA) Czech President Vaclav Klaus has pardoned a man who tried to sell in an online auction a hip joint he claimed was the president’s.



Man who tried to auction Czech president’s hip joint pardoned

Aug 29th, 2008 | By Sindh Today | Category: Health

Prague, Aug 29 (DPA) Czech President Vaclav Klaus has pardoned a man who tried to sell in an online auction a hip joint he claimed was the president’s.



Heart patients to get a new drug

Aug 29th, 2008 | By Sindh Today | Category: Health

London, Aug 29 (IANS) Researchers are developing a new drug that will treat heart disease and angina without aggravating any underlying respiratory problems.



Sonia Gandhi, Mayawati on Forbes powerful women list

Aug 28th, 2008 | By Sindh Today | Category: Health

New York, Aug 28 (IANS) Congress president Sonia Gandhi, Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Mayawati, PepsiCo chief executive Indra K. Nooyi and Biocon founder Kiran Mazumdar-Shaw have been featured in the latest annual list of “100 Most Powerful Women” compiled by Forbes magazine.



Black raspberries slow cancer growth

Aug 28th, 2008 | By Sindh Today | Category: Health

Washington, Aug 28 (IANS) A mix of preventive agents, like those found in black raspberries, may more effectively inhibit cancer growth than single agents aimed at shutting down a particular gene.