Why smoking synthetic weed may not be safe
Why smoking synthetic weed may not be safe
New York, Feb 3 (IANS) Smoking synthetic marijuana sold under names such as "K2" and "Spice", may...
Sea-snail venom holds key to diabetes medication
Sea-snail venom holds key to diabetes medication
Melbourne, Sep 13 (IANS) The venom of a carnivorous sea snail could hold the key for artificial, fast-acting...
Lack of positive triggers subdue markets; Sensex closes flat
Mumbai, Dec 1 (IANS) Lack of major triggers coupled with uncertainty over the upcoming US rate hike subdued the Indian equity markets as a...
High blood sugar levels could increase BP
London, Jan 6 (IANS) Increased sugar levels in blood change the behaviour of blood vessels making them contract more strongly than normal which could...
Don’t blame genes for all diseases that run in families
Don't blame genes for all diseases that run in families
London, July 21 (IANS) A family history of disease may be as much the result...
First-born kids more likely to be nearsighted
London, Oct 12 (IANS) First-born children run higher risk of becoming nearsighted later in life, compared with their later-born siblings, a study says.
Parents pushing...
New compound shows hope for prostate cancer therapy
New compound shows hope for prostate cancer therapy
New York, Aug 9 (IANS) Researchers have identified a novel compound that can block testosterone from fuelling...
Prenatal marijuana use may affect a baby
Prenatal marijuana use may affect a baby
New York, May 11 (IANS) If you smoke marijuana during your pregnancy, your baby could be at high...
Teenagers with allergies at greater depression risk
New York, Jan 21 (IANS) Teenagers with food allergies are more likely to suffer from depression, anxiety or attention-deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD), a new...
Insulin pump may curb heart disease risk by half
New York, Aug 12 (IANS) People with Type-1 diabetes who use insulin pump therapy face almost 50 percent less risk of dying from cardiovascular...
