Decoded: How brain perceives social threat interactions
Tokyo, Oct 3 (IANS) In a first, scientists have recorded a glimpse of the brain remembering and recalling the memory of negative social interactions.
This...
Insulin pump may curb heart disease risk by half
New York, Aug 12 (IANS) People with Type-1 diabetes who use insulin pump therapy face almost 50 percent less risk of dying from cardiovascular...
Increasing salt intake puts you at high BP risk
Tokyo, July 30 (IANS) Stressing for the need to maintain a lower salt diet over a lifetime, significant research has revealed that people who...
Beetroot juice improves endurance, blood pressure in elderly
New York, Feb 12 (IANS) A daily dose of beetroot juice may significantly improve exercise endurance and blood pressure in elderly patients with the...
Just 30 minutes of daily exercise reduces asthma symptoms
Toronto, Oct 8 (IANS) Just 30 minutes of non-strenuous exercise such as walking or doing yoga can result in significant reduction of asthma symptoms,...
Artificial skin that sends pressure sensation to brain cell created
Washington, Oct 16 (IANS) In a first, a team of engineers from Stanford University has created a plastic “skin” that can detect how hard...
Diabetic? Don’t skip breakfast
New York, July 29 (IANS) Diabetic's who skip breakfast may have elevated blood sugar levels throughout the day, warns new research.
Fasting until noon triggers...
Virtual reality can help people cope with depression
London, Feb 15 (IANS) An immersive virtual reality (VR) therapy can help people with depression by making them less self-critical and more compassionate towards...
Vitamin D in pregnancy may not improve bone health in babies
London, March 2 (IANS) Consumption of vitamin D during pregnancy may not help in improving bone density of babies, according to a study.
The study...
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...
