Researchers have decoded all the genes in a woman’s cancer and they have identified eight new genes. Published in the journal Nature, the study, a first of its kind, could help researchers discover better ways of treating the disease.

Recent research contradicts the established notion that folic acid, vitamins B6, B12 can prevent cancer in women.

Researchers found no significant role of folic acid and vitamins B6 and B12 play in preventing cancer in women at high risk for cardiovascular disease.

Recent study by Irina Strigo of the University of California San Diego and colleagues showed that individuals suffering from depression react more strongly while anticipating pain.

Researchers found that people with depression had more activity in brain regions involved in emotions when they anticipated or experienced pain.

The study included 15 people in their mid-20s diagnosed with major depression but not taking medication to treat it and 15 similar people without depression.

Recent study showed that majority of the career-oriented women, who drink to keep up with their male colleagues, are suffering from alcohol-related problems.

The study was led by Janice Withnall.

Researchers from University of Western Sydney studied 120 career women between 35-55 years. The study showed a dramatic difference in the "alcohol life cycle" of women and men.

Janice Withnall called it a ‘supermum syndrome’ where many were drinking in private, denied to reveal the extent of their drinking and were reluctant to seek help habits.

Jnana Sanjeevani Medical Centre at Marenahalli in Bangalore will provide medical care and insulin injection to 100 children, from below poverty line families till they complete schooling, under a free diabetic treatment programme.

This programme is supported by Sarojini Damodaran Charitable Trust.

Dr Srikanta, diabetologist and member of the Trust, said that the Centre mainly caters to children with type-1 diabetes, in which insulin shots form their lifeline.