Gene causing childhood sight loss identified
Gene causing childhood sight loss identified
London, May 18 (IANS) Scientists have identified alterations in 10 genes that significantly contribute to nearly 10 per cent...
‘DNA ambulance’ can reveal how cancer begins
Toronto, July 24 (IANS) Researchers have discovered how severely damaged DNA is transported within a cell and how it is repaired - a discovery...
Early life stress may up binge eating in females
Early life stress may up binge eating in females
New York, June 1 (IANS) Stress during pregnancy may cause female children to exhibit binge-eating-like behaviour...
Gut bacteria might help slow down ageing
Gut bacteria might help slow down ageing
New York, June 17 (IANS) Supplements derived from a gut bacteria might one day pave the way for...
Higher blood mercury level may increase glaucoma risk
New York, Aug 7 (IANS) Lower blood manganese level and higher blood mercury level may increase risk of glaucoma, the leading cause of irreversible...
Depression may alter brain structure
Depression may alter brain structure
London, July 22 (IANS) An individual suffering from depression may be at an increased risk of developing changes in the...
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...
Women’s brains more active than that of men
Women's brains more active than that of men
New York, Aug 8 (IANS) The brains of women are significantly more active in many more areas...
Chronic skin disorder triggers depression
New York, Aug 21 (IANS) People with the common skin condition psoriasis may be at increased risk of depression, says a new study.
Psoriasis is...
25 minutes of yoga may boost brain function, energy levels
25 minutes of yoga may boost brain function, energy levels
Toronto, Sep 7 (IANS) Practising Hatha yoga -- a combination of asanas, pranayam and meditation...
