Faulty genes may lead to cerebral palsy
Toronto, Aug 3 (IANS) Generally known to be caused by factors such as birth asphyxia, stroke and infections in the developing brain of babies,...
Brain’s ‘physics engine’ can predict our future movements
Brain's 'physics engine' can predict our future movements
New York, Aug 9 (IANS) Researchers have found a part of the brain called 'physics engine' that...
Easing partner’s stress may up your self-esteem
Easing partner's stress may up your self-esteem
Toronto, Feb 9 (IANS) Is your partner dealing with bouts of depression? Try easing his/her stress as it...
Drug use increased 30% in India in last decade: Report
Drug use increased 30% in India in last decade: Report
Vienna: The United Nation's latest report on drug use revealed a 30 per cent increase...
Slow chewing can prevent excess weight gain in kids
New York, Dec 17 (IANS) Training your kids to chew food slowly can be an inexpensive and easy way to help them stay in...
Prolonged breastfeeding makes adults smarter
Washington, March 18 (IANS) Longer duration of breastfeeding is linked with increased intelligence in adulthood, longer schooling and higher adult earnings, finds a new...
‘Fasting’ diet can help you stay sharp and slim
New York, June 19 (IANS) If you find it hard to stick to strict fasting, don't worry. Following for just five days in three...
Primer on net neutrality, Free Basics
As the debate over Net neutrality and Free Basics intensifies, particularly with the sparring match between the telecom regulator and some stakeholders like Facebook,...
Nicotine may restore brain activity in schizophrenic patients
Nicotine may restore brain activity in schizophrenic patients
New York, Jan 24 (IANS) Nicotine may have a direct impact on the restoration of normal brain...
Catch the breath to catch drug abuse
Amsterdam, March 8 (IANS) Scientists have developed the first fully validated and robust method to check drug abuse in exhaled breath.
The procedure involves a...
