New paper-based device can quickly detect Zika virus
New York, May 7 (IANS) Researchers have developed a new paper-based test that can diagnose the Zika virus infection within a few hours, potentially...
Disrupted sleep may predict Alzheimer’s risk
Disrupted sleep may predict Alzheimer's risk
New York, July 6 (IANS) Lack of proper sleep may predict the risk of developing Alzheimer's disease in people...
Bone hormone affects how you metabolise sugar, fat
Bone hormone affects how you metabolise sugar, fat
Toronto, Nov 1 (IANS) Researchers have found how a hormone produced by our bones affects the way...
Born small, stress in pregnancy ups
Born small, stress in pregnancy ups health risk in women
Sydney, June 13 (IANS) Women who were born with a lower birth weight and also...
Obese? You may be at risk of multiple sclerosis
Obese? You may be at risk of multiple sclerosis
Toronto, June 29 (IANS) Individuals who are obese in early adulthood are at a heightened risk...
Maternal obesity may affect biological age of children
Maternal obesity may affect biological age of children
London, Oct 18 (IANS) Higher body mass index (BMI) in women before pregnancy can lead to shorter...
New study challenges old interpretation of sex determination
New York, March 28 (IANS) Swapping between human sex chromosomes occurs more often than previously thought, say researchers, challenging the widely held assumption that...
Malaria infection depends on number of parasites, not bites
Malaria infection depends on number of parasites, not bites
London, Jan 13 (IANS) Researchers have, for the first time, found that the chances of a...
New molecule to fight obesity identified
New molecule to fight obesity identified
New York, Oct 16 (IANS) Activating the oestrogen -- the primary female sex hormone -- receptor-beta protein with a...
Anxiety, depression may up death risk from some cancers
Anxiety, depression may up death risk from some cancers
London, Jan 26 (IANS) Higher levels of psychological distress such as anxiety and depression may be...
