Antiviral compound fully protects monkeys from Ebola
New York, Oct 10 (IANS) A compound that blocks the Ebola virus's ability to replicate has been found to provide full protection to monkeys...
Daily exercise could lead to productivity, efficiency: Study
Wellington, July 3 (IANS) Daily exercise could make people more productive in their routine work, according to a New Zealand study of rats released...
Homeopathy use in US limited to non-serious conditions: Survey
New York, Feb 19 (IANS) Homeopathic medicines are primarily used by a small segment of the US population for common, self-limited “non-serious” conditions such...
Direct gut-brain connection mapped
New York, Jan 7 (IANS) Researchers have found that cells lining the stomach and intestines have special arms to connect to a neuronal circuit...
Brain chemical not behind depression
London, April 22 (IANS) The widely held belief that depression is due to low levels of the chemical serotonin in the brain -- and...
An egg a day may keep diabetes away
London, April 3 (IANS) If you love eggs, there is good news for you. Egg consumption could reduce the risk of Type-2 diabetes, says...
Lose fat, gain muscles with diet and exercise
New York, Jan 28 (IANS) Canadian researchers have found new dietary regimen for losing fat while gaining muscle, an oft-debated problem for those trying...
Extra vitamin D pills can increase cholesterol in teens
New York, Aug 15 (IANS) Giving obese teenagers extra vitamin D pills can elevate their cholesterol and fat-storing triglycerides levels, an Indian American researcher...
Energy drinks bad for youngsters’ heart
London, April 2 (IANS) Excessive consumption of energy drinks can trigger sudden cardiac deaths in youngsters, apparently healthy individuals, warns a new study.
The study...
Scientists find gene linked to Parkinson’s disease
Washington, Oct 20 (IANS) British researchers said they have identified a new gene linked to nerve function, that could hold the key to treating...
