Arm girth more reliable indicator of malnutrition
New York, May 27 (IANS) Measuring the circumference of the arm of children can lead to better diagnosis of malnutrition than weight-based measurements, says...
New paper-based device can quickly detect Zika virus
New York, May 7 (IANS) Researchers have developed a new paper-based test that can diagnose the Zika virus infection within a few hours, potentially...
Late pregnancies may increase risk of autism in kids
Late pregnancies may increase risk of autism in kids
London, Oct 4 (IANS) Parents who reproduce later in life are more likely to have children...
‘Unwanted’ side effects of cannabis separated
London, July 11 (IANS) In a major step towards safe cannabis-based therapies that do not cause alterations in mood, perception or memory, a method...
Nicotine digestion shows best method to kick the butt
New York, Jan 12 (IANS) Paving the way for tailor-made treatments to stop smoking, researchers have shown that finding out how quickly smokers break...
Mild drinking can lower disability in chronic pain patients
London, July 21 (IANS) Treating chronic widespread pain with a glass of wine or a pint of beer may not sound like a good...
Suffering from pneumonia? You may be at risk of heart attack
Suffering from pneumonia? You may be at risk of heart attack
Sydney, May 16 (IANS) A spell of respiratory infections such as pneumonia, influenza and...
80 genes that trigger depression identified
80 genes that trigger depression identified
London, April 16 (IANS) Nearly 80 genes that could be linked to depression have been identified, a finding that...
Eating low fat, high carbohydrate foods may kill you
Eating low fat, high carbohydrate foods may kill you
Toronto, Aug 30 (IANS) People who consume foods that are low in fats but high in...
Aussie reseacher’s study may lead to new cancer drugs
Aussie reseacher's study may lead to new cancer drugs
Sydney, Aug 10 (IANS) The inner workings of a group of proteins that help to switch...
