Study details effects of prostate cancer One of the first large quality-of-life studies on today's prostate cancer treatments suggests that for some men, it's a matter of picking your poison and facing potential sexual, urinary or other problems 20 Mar 2008
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Age of blood may affect patients: Study Heart surgery patients were more likely to die or suffer problems if they received transfusions of blood that is more than two weeks old rather than fresher blood, according to a new study that adds to the debate about the shelf life of blood. 20 Mar 2008
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Overweight women have worse breast cancer: study Breast cancer patients who are overweight have more aggressive disease and are likely to die sooner, U.S. researchers reported on Friday. 16 Mar 2008
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Magnesium-rich foods ward off stroke: Study Diets rich in magnesium, found in whole grains and vegetables, could help reduce stroke risk in smokers, researchers reported on Monday. 11 Mar 2008
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Blood thinners like aspirin may fight cancer: Study Blood-thinning drugs such as aspirin may help fight cancer by denying shelter to wandering tumor cells, U.S. researchers reported on Friday. 10 Mar 2008
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Study sheds light on paralyzing nerve condition British researchers have discovered a genetic mutation that causes a paralyzing illness called ALS in some people, a finding they said on Thursday may lead to treatments for the degenerative nerve condition. 29 Feb 2008
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Home-based programs cut African AIDS deaths: study Providing HIV drug cocktails to people in their homes can cut AIDS-related deaths substantially in poor, rural areas of Africa, researchers said on Friday. 29 Feb 2008
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Ginkgo biloba may protect memory: study Taking the herbal supplement ginkgo biloba may help delay the onset of cognitive impairment in normal elderly adults, according to a study published online Wednesday. 28 Feb 2008
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Northern Rock studying dividend payout: Report Troubled British mortgage lender Northern Rock has taken legal advice about whether to pay out a 59 million-pound ($119 million) dividend to shareholders, the Financial Times said on Monday. 24 Sep 2007
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India ranks poorly in global IT competitiveness study In a study commissioned by software industry association Business Software Alliance (BSA) and conducted by the Economist Intelligence Unit, India has emerged as No.10 in Asia-Pacific and No.46 globally in terms of IT industry competitiveness, in spite of the nation's emergence as an IT superpower. 15 Sep 2007
