New contact lenses, wink-control glasses for better vision
London, Feb 16 (IANS) A Swiss researcher has unveiled a first-of-its-kind telescopic contact lens, giving hope to millions suffering from low vision and age-related...
Soda intake can increase fatal heart disease risk
London, Sep 1 (IANS) Drinking too much carbonated beverage can increase the risk of fatal cardiovascular disease, or out-of-hospital cardiac arrests (OHCA) of cardiac...
Fitness fair to bring global experts in Greater Noida
Fitness fair to bring global experts in Greater Noida
Noida, May 3 (IANS) Fitex India, a two-day event to be held in Greater Noida from...
Overeating? Your brain cells may signal ‘stop eating’
New York: Are you obese and still unable to control munching those gastronomical delights? Do not worry, scientists have identified brain cells that can...
India’s quiet tide Of childhood obesity
Madurai: When 12-year-old Madhu (not his real name) was diagnosed as obese — he weighed 98 kg when his ideal weight was 55 kg...
Hypertension can cause brain damage
Washington, Sep 18 (IANS) Some people with high blood pressure also have damaged nerve tracts connecting different parts of the brain, a study that...
Viral infection during pregnancy may increase autism risk
New York, Feb 1 (IANS) Viral infection during pregnancy may cause change in a particular immune response in mothers and increase risk of autism...
4 in 10 Indians want ban on tobacco, PUBG: Study
4 in 10 Indians want ban on tobacco, PUBG: Study
New Delhi: Amid the controversy over restrictions on the popular mobile game PlayerUnknown's Battlegrounds (PUBG)...
Varicose viens may increase risk of blood clots
Varicose viens may increase risk of blood clots
London, March 1 (IANS) Adults with varicose veins -- gnarled, enlarged veins, most commonly appearing in the...
Starvation helps baby bees become stronger as adults
New York, April 1 (IANS) The stress of short-term nutritional deprivation as larvae actually makes honeybees -- critical to the world's food supply --...
