Why West Nile virus is more dangerous in the elderly
New York, July 26 (IANS) West Nile virus (WNV) is particularly dangerous in older people, who account for a large number of severe cases...
Scientists pave way for breakthrough in ‘carbon neutral’ cars
Scientists pave way for breakthrough in 'carbon neutral' cars
Canberra, June 22 (IANS) Carbon neutral cars have moved a step closer to reality after Australian...
Depression drug could delay brain injury recovery
London, Aug 10 (IANS) Drugs used to treat a broad range of common conditions including bladder problems, insomnia and depression could delay the recovery...
US scientists correct DNA in lab-grown human embryos
US scientists correct DNA in lab-grown human embryos
New York, July 27 (IANS) In a first in the US, scientists using the 'CRISPR' genome-editing technique,...
Male, female brains operate differently: Study
New York, Aug 13 (IANS) A new study of a brain region involved in learning and memory, responses to stress and epilepsy has found...
Mothers with pre-eclampsia at heart disease risk later
Mothers with pre-eclampsia at heart disease risk later
New York, Aug 27 (IANS) A high blood pressure condition that typically threatens the lives of some...
Why neurotic people are more creative
London, Aug 28 (IANS) Do you often brood over self-generated negative thoughts about people who don't pose any threat to you and feel anxious...
How age impacts your vascular health
New York, Sep 9 (IANS) Researchers have identified how the ability of the arteries to supply blood gets impaired with age, a finding that...
Vitamin D may boost recovery in burn patients
Vitamin D may boost recovery in burn patients
London, Nov 7 (IANS) Patients with severe burns who have higher levels of Vitamin D recover more...
Myanmar wants to get rid of malaria by 2030
Yangon, Oct 11 (IANS) Myanmar has set a target of getting rid of malaria by 2030, authorities said on Sunday.
As the number of malaria...
