London: Powerful anti-ageing treatments closer to reality
London (PTI): For the first time, scientists have identified that the activity of a key metabolic enzyme found in the batteries of human skin...
Alcohol has lasting impact on memory in teenagers
New York, April 28 (IANS) Drinking alcohol heavily during adolescence results in long-lasting changes in parts of the brain that control learning and memory,...
Jawless fish brains more similar to humans than thought
Tokyo, Feb 16 (IANS) The brain structures of jawless fish may not be as different from jawed vertebrates - including humans - as earlier...
Rigorous exercise may cut arthritis risk
London, July 30 (IANS) High-intensity exercise may help ease symptoms of arthritis, a chronic disease that causes inflammation in the joints, says a new...
Brain scans to help people with Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder
New York, June 28 (IANS) Researchers have found that brain scans can predict who responds best to certain treatment for Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder (OCD) in...
Parental suicide attempt ups suicide risk in kids
New York, Dec 31 (IANS) A child is five times more likely to attempt suicide if he/she has a parent who has attempted suicide...
Night shifts increases cancer risk: Study
London, July 22 (IANS) Higher levels of sex hormones at the 'wrong' time may be blamed for increased cancer risk in night shift workers,...
Non-invasive ‘brain palpation’ may detect Alzheimer’s
London, Oct 8 (IANS) The brain cannot be palpated without using a highly invasive procedure, but researchers have now developed a noninvasive brain imaging...
Cold weather may encourage healthy fat formation
New York, Jan 6 (IANS) In a first, researchers have documented that cold temperatures may encourage "unhealthy" white fat to change into "healthy" brown...
Have a diverse friend circle to perform well on job
New York, Aug 20 (IANS) If you want to perform well on the professional front, try to befriend as many people as you can...
