Three doctors of the All India Institute Of Medical Sciences have been summoned by a Delhi court to give explanation for ‘fabrication’ of injury reports of a woman who after being beaten up by her husband and in-laws had lodged a dowry harassment case against them.
The discrepancy in the medical reports of the lady was [...]
Everybody loves dogs. They are usually man’s best friend, but they aren’t always friendly. There are times when dogs can cause serious injury through their bite. Don’t hesitate to ensure that your rights are protected. You deserve money to pay for your hospital bills and general suffering. It is a legal battle though, so be [...]
A WEEK after bird flu outbreak was confirmed in Thakuria Chuba of Rajabazar village in Kamrup (Rural) district, it has now spread to some other parts of the district and neighbouring Kamrup (Metro) district. “Laboratory test confirmed bird flu virus in Sarapara village in Palasbari revenue circle.
We’ll start the culling operation in 11 villages in [...]
Near-universal HIV tests and immediate drug treatment for people who test positive would almost eliminate transmission of the deadly virus within a decade, a computer model showed on Wednesday.
Doing this would cost more initially but then save money down the road because there would be fewer HIV-infected people to treat, Reuben Granich and colleagues at [...]
A new study from University of Sheffield has challenged the popular scientific notion that length of a sperm’s tail can determine how fast it can swim.The researchers claim that longer tails don’t always provide a speed advantage. The speed at which a sperm swims is a key factor in its capability to fertilise an egg.
The [...]
Smokers with Attention Deficient Hypersensitivity disorder, who exhibit elevated hyperactivity and impulsivity, find it difficult to quit smoking than those without the ADHD symptoms, according to a new study.
The study led by Columbia University suggests that ability to quit smoking may depend on ADHD symptoms.
During the study, 583 adult smokers, 43 of whom were identified [...]
Two popular medications for treating attention-deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) do not cause genetic damage linked to an increased risk for developing cancer, a new study says.
The study, done by researchers at Duke University Medical Center and the National Institutes of Health, counters a previous one that reported biomarkers associated with [...]
Sportspeople, who are sponsored by the alcohol industry, are more likely to engage in binge drinking than those with no alcohol sponsors, according to a new study.This is due to the fact that apart from sponsoring payment of competition fees and the supply of sports kit, almost half of the sponsorship deals included free or [...]
Scientists have linked aggressive cancer to the absence of a molecule and said the lack of the molecule could be a bio-indicator of developing cancer, Science Magazine reported in its latest issue.
Scientists at the University of Michigan found that the absence of a molecule called microRNA-101 increases the levels of the a protein [...]
Although commonly taken to improve memory, new research suggests that the herb ginkgo biloba won’t help prevent dementia, including Alzheimer’s disease.
“We found that giving a standardized dose of ginkgo biloba over a period of time does not slow down the incidence rate of dementia or Alzheimer’s disease,” said the study’s lead [...]