New laser treatment ups efficiency of brain tumour drugs
New York, Feb 25 (IANS) A team of US researcher has found that a laser system already in place to kill brain tumours can...
Drug that can help cocaine users quit
London, Jan 13 (IANS) A drug used to treat paracetamol overdose may be able to help individuals who want to break their addiction and...
Iodine supplementation in pregnancy boosts kids’ IQ
London, Aug 10 (IANS) Women who take iodine supplements before and during pregnancy are likely to have kids with higher IQ and better health...
Students learn better in informal environment
New York, June 28 (IANS) Students tend to learn and perform better in an informal environment rather than in a rigid classroom atmosphere, reveals...
Over 100 dengue deaths in Taiwan
Taipei, Oct 14 (IANS) A total of 106 people have died because of dengue in Taiwan, while 23,821 have been infected since May this...
Blood test for Alzheimer’s disease comes a step closer
New York, Feb 9 (IANS) Researchers have found that a protein, the levels of which can be easily monitored in routine blood tests, could...
Vitamin D-rich foods during pregnancy may cut allergy risk in kids
New York, Feb 12 (IANS) Higher intake of foods containing vitamin D during pregnancy may reduce the risk of children developing allergies, a study...
Tooth enamel came from human skin
London, Sep 28 (IANS) Ever wondered how and where in the body did the tooth enamel first appear? This tissue originated in the skin,...
Managers can help employees stay healthy
New York, Feb 16 (IANS) Besides helping new employees get settled in a job, managers -- if given an incentive -- can also help...
Efforts needed to prevent return to pre-antibiotic era: WHO
Dili (Timor-Leste), Sep 9 (IANS) With the indiscriminate use of antibiotics leading to resistance to medicines, persistence of infections, and treatment failure, the WHO...
