Fish oil helps unborn children develop immunity: Study
Sydney, April 7 (IANS) An Australian study has found evidence that women taking fish oil capsules during pregnancy help their babies develop strong immunity...
New genetic clues found in fragile X syndrome
Washington, Jan 17 (IANS) A team of US scientists has gained new insight into fragile X syndrome - the most common cause of inherited...
China detects first Zika virus case
Beijing, Feb 10 (IANS) China has confirmed an imported case of Zika virus, the country's first, the National Health and Family Planning Commission (NHFPC)...
Don’t skip breakfast if you want to remain active
London, Feb 13 (IANS) Eating breakfast may not only make people, especially obese, lose weight but can also make them more physically active and...
Scientists create cartilage from stem cells
London, March 4 (IANS) Providing a ray of hope for arthritis patients, scientists have succeeded in producing cartilage formed from embryonic stem cells.
In future,...
Influenza viruses can evade the human immune system: Study
London, Feb 24 (IANS) Influenza commonly known as "flu” can hide itself undetected in an individual's body by the person's immune system, reveals a...
Low protein intake to blame for stunted growth in kids
New York, Feb 24 (IANS) Children in developing countries may not be eating enough protein, which could contribute to stunted growth, a new study...
Over two hours on Facebook daily bad for kids’ memory
Ottawa, July 23 (IANS) Spending more than two hours daily on Facebook, Twitter or Instagram can put your kids at the risk of developing...
Zika infection may cause eye abnormalities in infants
New York, Feb 10 (IANS) Vision-threatening eye abnormalities in infants in Brazil with microcephaly - a birth defect characterised by an abnormally small head...
Special protein in brain may up stroke risk
New York, June 29 (IANS) A special protein found in the brain's tiniest blood vessels may increase the risk of stroke, find researchers.
The protein...
