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...
Immune cell protein discovery can help fight cancer
Sydney, Feb 27 (IANS) Australian researchers have discovered how a protein works to boost the body's natural-killing immune cells -- a type of white...
Caffeine therapy can boost brain development in preemies: Study
Caffeine therapy can boost brain development in preemies: Study
Toronto: A daily dose of caffeine therapy could be safe for premature babies and can boost...
New vaccine regimen shows promise against Chikungunya virus
New York, April 1 (IANS) Researchers, including one of Indian-origin, have developed a novel vaccine regimen that produces rapid and long-term protection against Chikungunya...
Screen time ahead of bedtime sabotages sleep
Screen time ahead of bedtime sabotages sleep
London: Using mobile phones or watching TV in a dark bedroom just ahead of bedtime can sabotage your...
Eat pears regularly to improve BP, heart functions
New York, April 9 (IANS) Consuming pears everyday may improve blood pressure and vascular function in middleaged people with metabolic syndrome (Mets), a study...
Obesity causing genes identified
Obesity causing genes identified
New York: Researchers have identified genetic variants associated with obesity that is central to developing targeted interventions to reduce the risk...
Brains’s sodium level linked to migraine risk: Study
Brains's sodium level linked to migraine risk: Study
New York: A team of US researchers have found a link between migraines and how sodium is...
Tiny carrier can help treat brain tumour
New York, May 22 (IANS) A nanocarrier engineered to be small enough to get past the blood-brain barrier could be targeted to deliver a...
