Voice-controlled mobile app helps you lose weight
New York, March 25 (IANS) A mobile application developed by US scientists lets you log calorie counts at every meal by verbally describing the...
New gene linked to cleft lip and palate identified
London, March 25 (IANS) Opening a new window for development of medical approaches to prevent cleft lip and palate, scientists have identified an important...
Malaria first spread from birds: Study
New York, March 25 (IANS) Malaria, a life-threatening disease caused by parasites that are transmitted to people through mosquitoe bites, started out as a...
China detains over 130 for vaccine black marketing
Beijing, March 25 (IANS) Chinese authorities have detained over 130 people linked to vaccine black marketing scandal, and found most of the vaccines concerned...
New form of Ebola virus may cause disease in humans
London, March 25 (IANS) The Reston virus, a member of the Ebola virus family which is known to circulate in domestic pigs in Asia,...
Indian-origin researcher working to beat ‘superbugs’
New Delhi, March 24 (IANS) Researchers, including one of Indian-origin, have developed novel peptide-like analogs or peptoids that have the similar antimicrobial properties as...
Heavy pot use linked to social, economic problems
New York, March 24 (IANS) A study that followed children from birth up to age 38 has found that people who smoked cannabis four...
Antibiotics before age two ups childhood obesity risk
New York, March 24 (IANS) Administration of three or more courses of antibiotics before a child reaches the age of two is linked to...
Your movement gives a sneak peek to personality traits
London, March 24 (IANS) The way you eat, talk, sit or walk is likely to present a unique insight into your inherent personality traits,...
Football cuts risk of heart disease, diabetes
London, March 24 (IANS) Is there any reason for you not to play in your 60s or 70s? A new study shows that long-term...
