Why stress makes some people more vulnerable to depression
New York, Feb 10 (IANS) One reason why social stress makes some people more vulnerable to depression than others could be due to deficiency...
Make your skin monsoon-ready
Make your skin monsoon-ready
New Delhi, June 21 (IANS) After the scorching heat of the summer sun, the monsoon comes as a welcome relief. But...
Kenya has done it, when will the rest of us?
Kenya has done it, when will the rest of us?
Yes, this question merits serious thought, even as Kenya Ministry of Health recently announced the...
How gender is determined in the brain
New York, April 4 (IANS) During prenatal development, the brains of most animals, including humans, develop specifically male or female characteristics. New research sheds...
Artificial pancreas performed well in humans in US
Washington, Nov 20 (IANS) A team of the US researchers has developed a functional artificial pancreas that has performed well in humans in clinical...
Possible ‘obesity gene’ discovered
Toronto, Aug 11 (IANS) Scientists have discovered a gene that plays an important role in causing obesity.
The gene encodes a protein responsible for production...
Omega 3 supplements may not protect your heart: Study
Omega 3 supplements may not protect your heart: Study
London: Taking omega 3 through food or supplements is likely to have little or no effect...
Breast cancer may kill 76,000 Indian women a year by 2020
Breast cancer may kill 76,000 Indian women a year by 2020
Dubai, Aug 15 (IANS) Lack of early diagnosis of breast cancer may kill 76,000...
Switching to diet drinks won’t make you slimmer
New York, Sep 13 (IANS) If you are trying to shed some extra kilos, switching to sugar-free drinks may not really help, said a...
Contraceptive pills driving fall in ovarian cancer deaths
Contraceptive pills driving fall in ovarian cancer deaths
London, Sep 6 (IANS) Widespread use of oral contraceptives has driven the fall in deaths from ovarian...
