Human ‘heart on a chip’ to aid drug tests
New York, March 10 (IANS) for the first time, scientists - including an Indian American bioengineer - have developed a network of pulsating cardiac...
Shun the health myths this monsoon
New Delhi, Aug 7 (IANS) The monsoon brings respite from the sweltering heat but also triggers a lot of health-related issues, most of which...
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...
Forced eating does no good to children
New York, July 20 (IANS) Parents who force their kids to finish everything served on their plates may be doing more harm than good....
Stem cell implant shows promise for Parkinson’s treatment
New York, April 4 (IANS) An implant of stem cells treated with an anti-cancer drug has been found to be effective against Parkinson's symptoms...
Use tea tree oil, fruits to rainproof skin
New Delhi, July 15 (IANS) Worried about rash and skin problems that monsoon can bring along with it? Battle them by natural ways or...
Depressive symptoms may indicate Alzheimer’s risk
London, March 5 (IANS) People who are frequently diagnosed with depression may run higher risk of having Alzheimer's disease later as researcher have found...
Fetal alcohol exposure may lead to disturbed sleep
New York, Feb 25 (IANS) People exposed to high levels of alcohol in the womb may experience poor sleep in adulthood, which, in turn,...
Decoding a teacher’s mind at work
London, Feb 18 (IANS) How does the brain of a teacher work? A new study identifies the parts of the brain involved in computing...
Premature babies less affluent in adulthood
London, Sep 2 (IANS) Children who are born premature tend to accumulate less wealth as adults, and this may be due to their lower...
