Indonesia bans Tumblr over pornography
Jakarta, Feb 18 (IANS) Indonesia said on Thursday it will block access to microblogging platform Tumblr over pornographic content, the media reported on Thursday.
"After...
Walking breaks between sitcoms cuts diabetes risk
Washington, Aug 28 (IANS) Taking three-minute breaks to walk in the middle of watching a television programme or other sedentary activity can improve the...
Surrounding culture affects infants’ attention by age 2
New York, Feb 17 (IANS) The cultures in which we live starts shaping our perceptions about the objects and events in the world from...
Common myths about exercise among women
New Delhi, July 21 (IANS) A few women are scared of squats because they are said to be bad for knees. This and more...
Blood pressure drug may treat Alzheimer’s disease
Washington, Jan 30 (IANS) A drug used to treat high blood pressure has been found to reduce cell damage often linked to Alzheimer's disease,...
Ultrasound may spot risk of preterm labour
New York, Aug 19 (IANS) A simple ultrasound technique that measures stiffness in the cervix may be used to detect risk of preterm labour...
Mother’s gene can nourish baby’s gut bacteria
New York, April 11 (IANS) A gene helps some mothers produce breast milk sugars that are not digested by the infant, but instead nourish...
Bone stem cells may regenerate bones and cartilage
New York, Jan 16 (IANS) Indian-American researcher Siddhartha Mukherjee from Columbia University Medical Center (CUMC) has identified stem cells that are capable of regenerating...
Indian-origin scientist devises novel materials for solar fuel cells
New York, Feb 17 (IANS) An Indian-origin chemist from the University of Texas at Arlington (UTA) has developed new high-performing materials for cells that...
Smoking to be banned in prisons: British Government
London, Sep 30 (IANS) Smoking is to be banned in prisons in England and Wales, Britain's Prisons Minister Andrew Selous has announced.
Smoking is currently...
