Women prefer jobs that have fewer applicants
New York, May 13 (IANS) When applying for a job, women seek positions with fewer applicants than men - a factor that could partly...
Genes responsible for alcohol abuse in teens identified
London, May 13 (IANS) Researchers have identified a specific gene that links impulsive behaviour to binge drinking in teenagers and has also been associated...
Mothers with gestational diabetes ups body fat in babies
London, May 13 (IANS) Babies born to mothers with gestational diabetes are likely to have more body fat at two months after birth as...
Breast cancer drug can suppress brain seizures
New York, May 13 (IANS) A class of drug that inhibits production of the primary female sex hormone, estrogen, and is used to treat...
Abortion rates drop to historic low: Study
London, May 13 (IANS) Abortion rates in the developed world have dropped dramatically to a record low during the past 25 years, but only...
Simple at-home test can spot blood clots
New York, May 13 (IANS) Researchers have developed a simple paper-based test that can help patients with blood clotting disorders perform regular tests from...
Zika fears affect boxing convention in Puerto Rico
San Juan, May 13 (IANS/EFE) The president of the World Boxing Organisation said on Thursday that "roughly half" of the 500 visitors who had...
IS launches smartphone app to turn kids into jihadis
London, May 12 (IANS) As various governments and social media platforms are toiling hard to stop terrorist organisation Islamic State (IS) from spreading its...
Depressed parents can turn kids into troublemakers
New York, May 12 (IANS) Are you suffering from depression? If yes, then your teenage kid may be prone to higher risk-taking and rule-breaking...
How Zika in pregnancy infects foetus brain
New York, May 12 (IANS) A team of US researchers has for the first time shown how Zika virus infection in pregnancy can affect...
