Energy from cellphone towers ups pain in amputees: Study
New York, Feb 4 (IANS) Living near cellphone towers that produce radio-frequency electromagnetic fields can amplify pain in amputees, suggests new research.
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Females-only cardiac rehab helps reduce anxiety, depression
Toronto, Feb 4 (IANS) Women suffering from heart disease -- a leading cause of death for women globally -- benefit from all forms of...
Can X-rays and CT scans cause cancer?
New York, Feb 4 (IANS) The widespread belief that radiations from X-rays and CT scans can cause cancer has flaws and is based on...
Indian-origin scientists develop hack-proof chip
New York, Feb 4 (IANS) A team of Indian-origin researchers has developed a new type of radio frequency identification (RFID) chip that is virtually...
Nutrient deprivation triggers cell death in cancers
New York, Feb 4 (IANS) Researchers have found that depriving cancer cells of an essential nutrient could offer a promising new approach for the...
Kids lack intellectual skills to report pain intensity
New York, Feb 4 (IANS) For most adults and older children it's a simple and easy concept to rate their pain on a scale...
Genetic cause of rare allergy to vibration discovered
New York, Feb 4 (IANS) Scientists have identified a genetic flaw responsible for a rare form of inherited allergy induced by vibration.
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Carbon and sugar tax can have environmental, health benefits
London, Feb 3 (IANS) A combination of a carbon tax on food and sugary drinks could lead to health benefits, reduce greenhouse gas emissions...
Deodorants, antiperspirants alter our skin bacteria
Washington: Wearing antiperspirant or deodorant could help manage your body odour but may also harm certain skin microbes that protect you against pathogens, a new...
Height affects risk of heart disease, diabetes, cancer
London, Feb 3 (IANS) Due to dietary factors, humans are taller now -- but taller people are more prone to the risk of cancer,...
