New nectar-feeding bat species found in Brazil
New York, July 23 (IANS) A new species of nectar-feeding bat that had been misidentified for more than a century has been discovered in...
Nicotine changes marijuana’s effect on brain
New York, Aug 20 (IANS) Although individuals who use marijuana plus tobacco have smaller a hippocampus, their memory function is greater, reveals a new...
Protein that boosts immunity to viruses and cancer
London, April 18 (IANS) Scientists have discovered a protein that plays a critical role in promoting immunity to viruses and cancer, opening the door...
Your height and weight may affect income
London, March 9 (IANS) Men who are shorter in height and women who are obese are more likely to be socio-economically deprived with lower...
Simple water test could reduce bone disease in India
Simple water test could reduce bone disease in India
London, Nov 14 (IANS) A simple colour-changing test to detect fluoride in drinking water could help...
Even diet soft drinks can expand your waistline
New York, April 7 (IANS) If you drink diet soda thinking it will help you shed unwanted belly fat, nothing could be further from...
New tool paves way for precision medicine
London, June 11 (IANS) Scientists have developed a new tool to determine the inherent biological differences between individuals -- paving the way for personalised...
Drinking orange juice daily may keep strokes at bay
Drinking orange juice daily may keep strokes at bay
London: Drinking orange juice daily may cut your risk of deadly strokes by almost a quarter,...
Eat blueberries while treating cervical cancer: Study
Eat blueberries while treating cervical cancer: Study
New York, Dec 30 (IANS) Suffering from cervical cancer? Along with your radiation therapy, start eating blueberries. New...
Mother’s special diet may not shield kids from obesity
Mother's 'special' diet may not shield kids from obesity
London, June 29 (IANS) An omega-3 rich diet and reduced consumption of meat that contains the...
