Failure of specialised beta cells may cause diabetes: Study
Failure of specialised beta cells may cause diabetes: Study
London, July 22 (IANS) The failure of a handful of beta cell "hubs" in the pancreas...
US to produce natural cancer drug
Washington, May 28 (IANS) Scientists, including an Indian-American, are a step closer to producing a natural cancer drug by extracting ET-743, a compound found...
Why men’s suicide attempts are fatal
Why men's suicide attempts are fatal
New York, Oct 3 (IANS) Despite being less likely to experience suicidal ideation or depression, men are more likely...
Women doctors at higher divorce risk
Washington, Feb 19 (IANS) Female physicians are approximately one and a half times more likely to be divorced than male physicians of a similar...
Can near-death brain signals save cardiac arrest patients?
Washington, April 7 (IANS) Despite the loss of consciousness and absence of signs of life in case of sudden cardiac arrest, a storm of...
Depression may affect stomach, and anxiety the skin
Depression may affect stomach, and anxiety the skin
London, Nov 25 (IANS) Researchers have found that depression in young people is often followed by arthritis...
Nurses at increased risk of sleep disorders
Nurses at increased risk of sleep disorders
New York: Researchers have found that nurses are at an increased risk of sleep deprivation and sleep disorders...
Middle-aged people heavy into booze before sex: Study
Wellington, Aug 14 (IANS) Turned 40 and cannot think of sex without booze? Well, you are not alone. According to a recent study, having...
Our brain works as a ‘Cyclop’
London, March 6 (IANS) Ever wondered how we can see sharp images though a blur is projected in each retina?
This is because when each...
Gut bacteria key to protecting against arsenic poisoning
Gut bacteria key to protecting against arsenic poisoning
New York: Microbes in the human gut play an important role in protecting against arsenic toxicity, new...