Indian-origin food scientist gets international award
Wellington, July 31 (IANS) A noted Indian-origin food scientist based in New Zealand has been honoured for his contribution in improving the quality, safety...
E-cigarettes no help in kicking the butt
New York, April 19 (IANS) Are e-cigarettes a helpful tool in the efforts to kick the butt? Not at all, says a new study.
The...
Smart ‘da Vinci’ robot helps treat lung cancer
London, Aug 10 (IANS) A four-armed surgeon robot first developed to treat prostate disease is now being widely used in England to treat lung...
Chinese man grows breasts after eating chicken
Beijing, July 17 (IANS) A 26-year-old Chinese man reportedly grew breasts because of the hormones in his fried chicken meals, his doctors said.
Li, who...
Drugs to treat certain hereditary cancers identified
London, March 21 (IANS) Researchers have found that certain existing drugs could be used to effectively treat, or even prevent, hereditary stomach and breast...
Obesity can cause heart attack
New York, May 21 (IANS) People with obesity and bad cholesterol levels are more likely to die from cardiovascular disease than people who do...
Relationship status drives women’s contraception choice
New York, Aug 19 (IANS) A woman's choice of contraception is more often driven by current relationship status and frequency of sexual intercourse than...
Less sleep, mood disorders trigger nightmares
London, April 3 (IANS) Showing a clear connection between overall well being and nightmares, Finnish researchers have found that symptoms of depression and insomnia...
Exercise good for pulmonary hypertension patients
New York, Sep 3 (IANS) Low-intensity exercise improves heart function and overall quality of life for people suffering from pulmonary hypertension, says a study...
Eating seafood increases risk of autoimmune disorder
New York, Feb 11 (IANS) Exposure to mercury through seafood could increase the risk of autoimmune disorders, especially among women of childbearing age, a...
