Take steps to prevent Zika virus in Middle East: WHO
Abu Dhabi, Feb 1 (IANS/WAM) As the Zika virus outbreak continues to spread -- reaching 24 countries in the Americas, the World Health Organisation...
High iron in blood can quickly damage DNA
London, Feb 14 (IANS) A high dose of iron can trigger DNA damage within 10 minutes in the human body, says a study.
"We already...
New blood test in pregnancy to predict autism risk in babies
New blood test in pregnancy to predict autism risk in babies
New York: Researchers have developed a novel blood test for pregnant mothers that can,...
Over 200 genes linked to autism identified
Over 200 genes linked to autism identified
Toronto: Researchers have unravelled a network of more than 200 genes linked to autism, an advance that will...
Paracetamol ‘not clinically effective’ in treating joint pain
London, March 19 (IANS) Paracetamol, a medication widely used to treat pain and fever, does not meet the minimum standard of clinical effectiveness in...
Opioid use may up hip fracture risk in Alzheimer’s patients
Opioid use may up hip fracture risk in Alzheimer's patients
London: Using strong painkiller opioids doubles the risk of hip fracture among people with Alzheimer's...
Know who is most likely to help you at office
New York, March 25 (IANS) Shedding new light on how status affects workplace relationships, a new study has found that workers are most likely...
Unexplained Knee Pain? Vitamin D Deficiency Might be the Cause
Unexplained Knee Pain? Vitamin D Deficiency Might be the Cause
With vitamin D deficiency becoming extremely commonplace among Indians, more people are reporting symptoms such...
Steroid use can turn ‘good’ fat into ‘bad’
Sydney, April 4 (IANS) Steroids that are generally given to treat inflammatory diseases can slow down calorie burning in brown or "good" fat, finds...
Today’s earphone users could be tomorrow’s hearing aid users: Experts
Today's earphone users could be tomorrow's hearing aid users: Experts
Kolkata: Ahead of World Hearing Day, experts have urged everyone to get themselves checked to...
