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...
How gut microbes make you fat
New York, Aug 5 (IANS) Scientists have found evidence that gut bacteria may affect circadian rhythms and metabolism leading some people to gain extra...
Poor quality medicines a global threat: Scientists
New York, April 21 (IANS) With globalisation blurring the line between domestic and foreign medicine production, poor quality medicines are a real and urgent...
Alcoholism may cut short your life by eight years
London, April 4 (IANS) Alcohol dependent patients die about 7.6 years earlier on average than hospital patients without a history of alcohol addiction, warns...
Comparing your partner with others bad for relationship
Toronto, July 22 (IANS) Do you often compare your partner with someone else's when it comes to children's homework or household chores? Well, be...
Green tea compound may help combat rheumatoid arthritis
Washington, Feb 17 (IANS) A compound in green tea may offer a potential new approach to combating the joint pain, inflammation and tissue damage...
Tooth brushing app helps keep the dentist away
London, Sep 2 (IANS) An app that makes brushing teeth fun for youngsters improves dental hygiene of users, reports a new study.
This free toothbrush...
Daily exercise leads to healthier bones in men
New York, Feb 12 (IANS) High-impact exercise during adolescence and young adulthood is linked to healthier bones in middle-aged men, reveals a study.
According to...
App to insult you into losing weight
New York, Jan 12 (IANS) If you have set your sight on losing weight, here is a calorie-counting app that insults you for all...
Durable high-storage memory chips in the offing
New York, Aug 11 (IANS) Scientists from Texas-based Rice University have created a solid state memory technology that allows for high density storage with...
