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...
Dengue in childhood can increase early heart attack risk
London, Oct 17 (IANS) Infectious diseases such as typhoid, measles, chicken pox, bronchitis, tuberculosis and dengue in childhood can increase risk of getting a...
New drug to beat brain and breast cancers
New York, July 16 (IANS) Researchers have discovered two chemical compounds that effectively stop the growth of brain cancer cells and breast tumours, opening...
Wearable device may offer protection against Zika mosquitoes
New York, Feb 3 (IANS) A wearable device could be an effective tool for preventing bites from the Aedes aegypti mosquito -- the primary...
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...
Neanderthal-derived DNA may pose risk of depression
New York, Feb 12 (IANS) The US Researchers have found correlations between Neanderthal-derived genes and various diseases in modern humans -- including those influencing...
Vitamin D deficiency in kids ups heart disease risk later
Washington, Feb 11 (IANS) Low levels of vitamin D in childhood increases the risk of heart disease later, a study has suggested.
Low levels of...
Abusive partners put women at greater sexual risk
Washington, Aug 7 (IANS) Women who have sex with physically or sexually abusive partners are at greater risk of being infected with sexually-transmitted diseases,...
High blood pressure in mid-life affects brain in old age
New York, July 17 (IANS) High blood pressure in your 50s may negatively impact your planning or problem-solving abilities 30 years later, a study...
