Drug with potential to reduce weight identified
New York (IANS) In what could lead to anti-obesity treatment for the elderly who may not always have the fitness to exercise, researchers have...
Common food preservative can kill cancer cells
New York, Jan 12 (IANS) A common naturally occurring food preservative may be used to beat cancer and deadly, antibiotic-resistant bacteria, says a new...
Study shows how oxygen can kill DNA
Moscow, April 6 (IANS) A new study by an international team of scientists has revealed conditions under which a body produces more superoxide --...
Fathers’ smoking may up asthma-risk in kids
Fathers' smoking may up asthma-risk in kids
London, Sep 30 (IANS) Men who indulge in smoking since their adolescence may put their future children at...
Drinking coffee does improve bowel movement
Drinking coffee does improve bowel movement
San Diego: Drinking coffee keeps the bowels moving because it changes gut bacteria and improves ability of intestines to...
Kids feel closer to pets than their siblings
Kids feel closer to pets than their siblings
London, Jan 30 (IANS) Kids get more satisfaction from relationships with their household pets than with their...
Quitting alcohol easier than trying to control drinking
Quitting alcohol easier than trying to control drinking
London, Sep 15 (IANS) People who aim to quit drinking entirely are more likely to achieve this...
Rise in gender-based violence during COVID-19 warrants a gendered response
Rise in gender-based violence during COVID-19 warrants a gendered response
Preventing sexual and other forms of gender-based violence (SGBV) before it happens and meeting the...
High BP in 40s may put women at increased dementia risk
High BP in 40s may put women at increased dementia risk
New York, Oct 6 (IANS) Women with high blood pressure in their 40s are...
‘Good’ fat diet may reduce bowel disease symptom
'Good' fat diet may reduce bowel disease symptom
New York, June 23 (IANS) A "good" high fat diet may lead to specific changes in gut...
