A wild berry native to North America may strengthen the effectiveness of a chemotherapy drug commonly used to treat pancreatic cancer, reveals new research.


Wild berry extract booster for pancreatic cancer drug


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In a significant revelation that may aid enhanced treatment of diabetes, researchers have found that ageing of insulin-secreting cells is linked to a progressive decline in signal transduction and insulin release.


Mechanism behind age-dependent diabetes found


Stop fighting at home owing to work stress, financial problems or a failing relationship if you want your kids to grow emotionally strong.


Fighting parents hurt children's emotional well-being


Researchers in Japan may have discovered the pathological mechanism of Alzheimer's disease (AD) based on phosphoproteome analysis, which would provide new clues to an effective therapy for the currently incurable disease, media reported Thursday.


New clue to Alzheimer's disease treatment found


An experimental vaccine, developed by US researchers, has been shown to prevent urinary tract infections associated with catheters, the tubes used in hospitals and other care facilities to drain urine from a patient's bladder.


Vaccine to prevent urinary tract infections on the cards


Researchers have developed a nano-sensor that can mimic what happens in your mouth when you drink wine.


Sensor that measures effect of wine in your mouth


Leaders in powerful positions often fail to listen properly and take into account the perspective of others, thus jeopardising the impact they could have, shows new research.


Why people in power need to be attentive listeners


A Chinese man whose skull was severely injured in an accident has had fractured bones rebuilt with the help of 3D printing technology.


Man recovers using 3D-printed prosthetic skull replacement


The cars of the future will be safer, smarter and offer hi-tech gadgets but simultaneously the risk of car hacking is also growing, warns a road safety expert.


'Smart' cars run greater risk of being hacked


Yoga practice may yield significant mental health benefits for people with bipolar disorder, a survey study suggests.


Suffering from bipolar disorder? Practice yoga


According to a study, the use of insulin pumps to improve therapy for Type 1 diabetes patients has provided positive results, including saving lives of patients.


Insulin pumps capable of saving lives: study


Got a throbbing or pulsing sensation in one area of the head? Forget pills and go between the sheets to relieve migraine symptoms.


Shun pills, try sex to get relief from migraine


There is a close association between schizophrenia and increased rates of tobacco smoking. The relationship between them stems, in part, from an effort by patients to use nicotine to self-medicate symptoms and cognitive impairment associated with the disease, shows a new study.


Smoking linked with schizophrenia


Consuming dairy products is good for health and can also reduce the risk of metabolic diseases such as obesity and type 2 diabetes, new research shows.


Say cheese! Dairy products good for health


On an average, healthy individuals carry about five types of viruses in their bodies and the same viruses that make us sick can take up residence in and on the human body without provoking a sneeze, cough or other troublesome symptom, says a significant study.


Even healthy people carry viruses in their bodies!


Imagine generating power to charge your smartphone as you munch your favourite chocolate, pizza or by talking to your girlfriend. With the 'smart' chin strap, the improbable is now possible.


'Smart' chin strap can generate power as you eat


Do not just blame tough deadlines, demanding bosses or abusive colleagues for burnouts at work. Having an understanding partner at home is just as important as having a supportive boss for a satisfying work experience.


Supportive partner at home key to avoid job stress


If you are fat, chances are that you would underestimate the size of your kids and vice versa, says a study.


Fat people fail to recognise abnormal weight


Know why we do not view a Picasso sculpture or Leonardo da Vinci's portrait in the same way we look at a bed no matter how fancy the bed is?


Artwork an extension of the creator


If you plan to buy a wearable device fitted with health apps to improve your well-being, do not go by its flashy advertisements but check if it matches your requirements.


Be careful with wearable lifestyle monitoring devices


A giant meteorite that wiped out dinosaurs along with evergreen flowering plants 66 million years ago gave rise to deciduous plants - plants that lose their leaves at some point during the year, a significant study reveals.

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