Make agritech startups cool: Creating a new generation of entrepreneurs
In India, many startups are actually happening in the organic agriculture space but little is known of or heard about them.
They may not have...
Zika virus outbreak constitutes public health emergency: WHO
Geneva, Feb 2 (IANS) The recent cluster of microcephaly cases and other neurologic disorders reported in Brazil constituted a public health emergency of international...
Healthy lifestyle may trim heart risks in diabetics
New York, Feb 1 (IANS) Just two months of healthy living classes can significantly reduce the risk of common diabetes complications, including cardiovascular disease,...
Excise hike negates petrol, diesel price cuts
New Delhi, Feb 1 (IANS) While state-run oil firms have revised the price of transport fuels from Monday in their fornightly price revision, Indian...
Smartphone device that will spot ‘fake’ Viagra for you
New York, Feb 1 (IANS) If the Viagra pill did not do much for you last night, do not just blame yourself as the...
Take steps to prevent Zika virus in Middle East: WHO
Abu Dhabi, Feb 1 (IANS/WAM) As the Zika virus outbreak continues to spread -- reaching 24 countries in the Americas, the World Health Organisation...
Viral infection during pregnancy may increase autism risk
New York, Feb 1 (IANS) Viral infection during pregnancy may cause change in a particular immune response in mothers and increase risk of autism...
Eat more fruits in adolescence to lower breast cancer risk
New York, Feb 1 (IANS) Girls who eat more high-fibre foods during adolescence - especially lots of fruits and vegetables - may have significantly...
How excess iron affects Parkinson’s disease
New York, Feb 1 (IANS) It has long been known that excess iron is found in the brains of patients with Parkinson's disease, and...
UAE’s cancer patient care group to mark Cancer Day
Abu Dhabi, Jan 31 (IANS/WAM) Rahma, the UAE's cancer patient care society, will mark World Cancer Day by hosting an event on Monday in...
