Iodine supplementation in pregnancy boosts kids’ IQ
London, Aug 10 (IANS) Women who take iodine supplements before and during pregnancy are likely to have kids with higher IQ and better health...
Dental diseases cost the world $442 bn annually
New York, Sep 21 (IANS) Improvement in oral health alone can offer the world substantial economic benefit as researchers have estimated that the yearly...
Even the smell of alcohol can make it irresistible!
London, March 18 (IANS) Are you trying to cut out on alcohol? Stay away even from its smell as, according to a new study,...
Aspirin and omega-3 safe, lower bowel cancer risk: Study
Aspirin and omega-3 safe, lower bowel cancer risk: Study
London: Intake of aspirin and omega-3 is safe and effective at reducing chances of bowel cancer...
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...
Women who attend religious services live longer: Study
New York, May 17 (IANS) Women who attend religious services more than once per week are more likely to live longer and may lower...
Painless patch can monitor side effects of drugs
Painless patch can monitor side effects of drugs
Toronto, July 25 (IANS) Researchers have created an inexpensive microneedle drug monitoring system -- a thin patch...
Kamal Haasan scouting locations for next in Mauritius
Chennai, Feb 12 (IANS) Actor-filmmaker Kamal Haasan, who has three films ready for release, is scouting locations in Mauritius for his next yet-untitled Tamil...
Calcium supplements raise risk of heart damage
Calcium supplements raise risk of heart damage
New York, Oct 12 (IANS) Taking calcium in the form of supplements may raise the risk of plaque...
Powerful people respond to injustice selectively
New York, June 7 (IANS) Powerful people respond quickly to unfair treatment when they are the victims. However, they are less likely to notice...

















