Enzyme behind obesity-related high BP identified
New York, May 6 (IANS) Researchers have identified the enzyme responsible for obesity-related hypertension that can lead to severe health issues such as heart...
E-cigarette flavourings can alter lung function
New York, May 18 (IANS) Certain flavourings used in the liquid for electronic cigarettes (e-cigarettes) may adversely affect the lungs by changing important cellular...
Mayo Clinic to set up cancer institute in Odisha
Bhubaneswar, Sep 28 (IANS) US-based cancer institute Mayo Clinic will set up a national-level cancer institution in Odisha for treatment of cancer patients, an...
Two-drug combo can treat depression in elderly
Washington, Sep 28 (IANS) An antidepressant drug, if taken along with a antipsychotic pill, can better help the elderly with hard-to-treat depression, a clinical...
Why diet foods don’t satisfy us
New York, June 12 (IANS) Evolution has trained our brain to expect calories or energy from sweet-tasting foods and that is why low-calorie cookies...
Cheers! Here’s how your liver breaks down alcohol
New Delhi, Jan 6 (IANS) The New Year party is over and so is binge drinking. Hangover episodes are only worth mentioning on Facebook...
Scientists use bacteria to detect cancer, diabetes
Washington, May 28 (IANS) Two research teams said they have used Escherichia coli (E. coli) as diagnostic tools to detect liver cancer and diabetes.
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New method removes nanoparticles from blood with ease
Washington, Nov 23 (IANS) A team of US engineers has developed a new technology that uses an electrical field to easily and quickly isolate...
High-fat diet can make you depressed
London, Oct 20 (IANS) A diet high in fat content can lead to anxiety and depression by causing measurable changes in the brain, researchers...
What makes some people happier than others
Tokyo, Nov 22 (IANS) Have you ever wondered why some people stay happier despite having limited means to enjoy the good things in life?...
