Anaesthesia may help us fight flu
New York, Sep 2 (IANS) Certain so-called "volatile" anaesthetics -- commonly used during surgeries -- may also possess powerful effects on the immune system...
This drink may help ward off Alzheimer’s: Scientist
This drink may help ward off Alzheimer's: Scientist
New York, Oct 31 (IANS) Researchers from the Massachusetts Institute of Technology (MIT) have developed a nutrient...
‘Look cool’ pressure bad for kids
London, Sep 11 (IANS) The pressure to be cool, look good and own the 'right stuff' is detrimental to many children and teenagers, psychologists,...
Eating pistachios, peanuts may boost mental skills, memory
Eating pistachios, peanuts may boost mental skills, memory
New York, Nov 16 (IANS) Daily consumption of nuts such as peanuts and pistachios can strengthen brainwave...
Natural defence against HIV found
New York, Sep 17 (IANS) Researchers have discovered a protein that may slow the spread of the human immunodeficiency virus (HIV), thereby revealing a...
Blood pressure starts dropping 14 years prior to death: Study
Blood pressure starts dropping 14 years prior to death: Study
New York, Dec 5 (IANS) Doctors have long known that in the average person, blood...
Childhood brain tumours affect working memory of survivors
New York, Sep 26 (IANS) Survivors of childhood brain tumours have lower working memory performance in adulthood compared to healthy adults, new research has...
Non-invasive ‘brain palpation’ may detect Alzheimer’s
London, Oct 8 (IANS) The brain cannot be palpated without using a highly invasive procedure, but researchers have now developed a noninvasive brain imaging...
When being fair is unfair: The complexion as an inequality standard
When being fair is unfair: The complexion as an inequality standard
Jaipur, Jan 30 (IANS) It is an automatic. natural but immediately apparent point of...
Heavy drinking biggest risk factor for dementia: Lancet
Heavy drinking biggest risk factor for dementia: Lancet
Toronto, Feb 21 (IANS) Heavy drinkers are at increased risk of developing dementia, a progressive brain disease...
