Kathmandu, Sep 3 (IANS) A man, said to be in his 80s, is leading the war on the raging Saptakosi river that has been spreading death, destruction and disease in Nepal and India since last month.
Washington, Sep 3 (IANS) Too much calcium in the bloodstream may signal increased risk of fatal prostate cancer, according to a new analysis from Wake Forest University and University of Wisconsin.
Thiruvananthapuram, Sep 3 (IANS) Kerala Chief Minister V.S. Achuthanandan Wednesday reiterated his controversial remark that Muslim businessman Farris Abubacker is to be “hated”, saying he has been “implicated in a kidney racket case in Singapore”.
Washington, Sep 3 (IANS) Our immune system is capable of killing a fungus linked to airway inflammation, chronic rhinosinusitis and bronchial asthma, according to a new study.
Washington, Sep 3 (IANS) Nearly half of the US adult population will develop painful osteoarthritis of the knee by 85, according to a University of North Carolina study.
London, Sep 3 (IANS) A potential new cure for diabetes is within sight, based on advances in cell therapy, thanks to the work of Tel Aviv University researchers.
Washington, Sep 3 (IANS) Two ferrets at the Smithsonian’s National Zoo have each given birth to an offspring that was sired by males who died in 1999 and 2000.
Karachi, Sep 3 (IANS) Squash legend Jansher Khan rejected several offers to coach in foreign countries to enjoy a retired life in Peshawar, but frequent suicide bombings in the capital of Pakistan’s restive North West Frontier Province (NWFP) are making him rethink his decision.
Sydney, Sep 3 (IANS) A new software package, developed by researchers, helps hospital or emergency staff anticipate the rush of patients hour by hour for the day or the next week, even on holidays with varying dates, such as Easter.
Bhubaneswar, Sep 2 (IANS) Fresh violence flared up communal tension in rural areas of Orissa’s Kandhamal district with thousands of villagers, mostly Christians, rushing to relief camps for safety, fearing mob attacks.