Skin tan taking a toll? Opt for strawberries, vitamin C
New Delhi, July 22 (IANS) Getting a natural tan makes the skin look beautiful, but what to do when sun-exposed parts are way too...
Common plastic chemical ups risk of premature delivery
New York, March 27 (IANS) Pregnant women with higher blood levels of a common plastic chemical used in the coatings of food containers are...
Indian-American professor creates ‘supercondom’ to combat HIV
New York, Dec 16 (IANS) An Indian-origin professor has created a 'supercondom' that can help combat the deadly virus that cause AIDS and also...
Chronic fatigue syndrome linked to gut bacteria
New York, June 28 (IANS) Contrary to common perception, chronic fatigue syndrome may not be psychological in origin as researchers have now identified biological...
HPV vaccination in boys can save cost of treating throat cancer
Washington, April 13 (IANS) Vaccinating 12-year-old boys against the humanpapilloma virus (HPV) may be a cost-effective strategy for preventing oropharyngeal cancer -- a cancer...
Gestational diabetes may increase risk of kidney damage
Gestational diabetes may increase risk of kidney damage
New York, May 22 (IANS) Gestational diabetes -- high blood sugar condition during pregnancy -- may cause...
Neutralising antibodies offers hope for HIV vaccine
Neutralising antibodies offers hope for HIV vaccine
London: Researchers are in the process of discovering the factors responsible for the production of antibodies that do...
Can gum disease delay pregnancy?
Can gum disease delay pregnancy?
London, June 13 (IANS) A common bacterium associated with gum disease may delay conception in young women, warns a new...
Weight-loss surgery fuels job discrimination
New York, Jan 8 (IANS) Obese people who undergo weight-reducing bariatric surgery are less likely to be hired than those who have lost weight...
Less diverse gut viruses raise diabetes risk
Less diverse gut viruses raise diabetes risk
New York, July 12 (IANS) Your child's chances of developing Type I diabetes may depend on the diversity...