High-salt diet may lead to liver damage
New York, Feb 25 (IANS) While high salt intake has been known to cause high blood pressure and other side effects, researchers have now...
New technique may help control Zika disease-bearing insects
London, Feb 24 (IANS) Bacteria in the gut of disease-bearing insects -- including the mosquito which carries the Zika virus -- can be used...
Low protein intake to blame for stunted growth in kids
New York, Feb 24 (IANS) Children in developing countries may not be eating enough protein, which could contribute to stunted growth, a new study...
Influenza viruses can evade the human immune system: Study
London, Feb 24 (IANS) Influenza commonly known as "flu” can hide itself undetected in an individual's body by the person's immune system, reveals a...
Headaches linked to gut diseases: Study
London, Feb 24 (IANS) People who regularly experience gastrointestinal symptoms such as abdominal pain, diarrhea, constipation and nausea may have a higher prevalence of...
WHO chief in Brazil to assess Zika outbreak
United Nations, Feb 24 (IANS) World Health Organization (WHO) chief Margaret Chan is in Brazil to assess the Zika virus situation and response, a...
Parental anxiety, depression may lead to fussy eating in kids
London, Feb 23 (IANS) Children whose parents suffer from anxiety and or depression during pregnancy or early in the child's life are most likely...
Vaginal ring may provide women protection against HIV
New York, Feb 23 (IANS) A ring that continuously releases an experimental antiretroviral drug in the vagina may provide a modest level of protection...
Cuba to deploy 9,000 troops to prevent Zika virus
Havana, Feb 23 (IANS) Cuban President Raul Castro called on his people to help prevent the entry of the Zika virus in the island...
Financial stress may cause physical pain
New York, Feb 22 (IANS) People losing sleep over their financial health may also experience more physical pain than those who are comfortable with...
