Quitting alcohol easier than trying to control drinking
Quitting alcohol easier than trying to control drinking
London, Sep 15 (IANS) People who aim to quit drinking entirely are more likely to achieve this...
Orange sweet potato reduces diarrhoea in children
Washington, June 16 (IANS) A study has found that orange sweet potato (OSP), rich in Vitamin A, reduces both the prevalence and duration of...
Autism not just a disease of the brain
Autism not just a disease of the brain: Study
New York, June 10 (IANS) Autism, which significantly impairs an individual's ability to communicate as well...
Preschool skills may predict kindergarten math success
Preschool skills may predict kindergarten math success
Washington, Aug 5 (IANS) Preschoolers who are more successful in understanding words associated with numbers, such as 'three'...
Lack of access to fresh food may lead to early heart disease
Lack of access to fresh food may lead to early heart disease
New York, Aug 16 (IANS) Lack of access to nearby stores selling fresh...
Protein shows promise for effective Alzheimer’s treatment
Protein shows promise for effective Alzheimer's treatment
New York, Aug 31 (IANS) Researchers have found that a protein may help reverse the effects of damaging...
Caffeine-based compounds may slow Parkinson’s progress
Caffeine-based compounds may slow Parkinson's progress
Toronto, Oct 1 (IANS) Researchers in Canada have developed two caffeine-based chemical compounds that show promise in preventing the...
Failed IVF treatment may up heart disease risk
Failed IVF treatment may up heart disease risk
Toronto, March 16 (IANS) Women who undergo fertility therapy, but do not get pregnant, may be at...
New drug may reduce side effects of breast cancer treatment
New York, May 10 (IANS) A team of researchers led by a scientist of Indian-origin have for the first time designed a drug candidate...
India’s quiet tide Of childhood obesity
Madurai: When 12-year-old Madhu (not his real name) was diagnosed as obese — he weighed 98 kg when his ideal weight was 55 kg...
