Secondhand smoke turns babies into fat kids
Toronto, June 22 (IANS) Children whose parents smoked when they were toddlers are likely to have a wider waist and a higher body mass...
Google smart contact lens to measure sugar levels?
New York, June 28 (IANS) Google is reportedly developing a smart contact lens that will measure a wearer's glucose levels by testing their tears.
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Mediterranean diet may reduce pain due to obesity
Mediterranean diet may reduce pain due to obesity
New York, Feb 22 (IANS) Eating a Mediterranean diet that involves consuming more fish and plant-based proteins...
Maternal folic acid levels may cut high BP in kids
Maternal folic acid levels may cut high BP in kids
New York, March 9 (IANS) Babies born to mothers with cardiometabolic risk factors were less...
Why Indians at higher risk of diabetes
Sydney, July 11 (IANS) Compared to those in the developed world, middle classes in India and other developing countries are more susceptible to Type-2...
Poor sleep impairs ability to interpret facial expressions
Poor sleep impairs ability to interpret facial expressions
New York, March 24 (IANS) Your ability to recognise whether those around you are happy or sad...
High air pollution may impact women’s breast density
High air pollution may impact women's breast density
New York, April 8 (IANS) Women who live in areas with a high level of air pollution...
Poverty damages growth of child’s brain: Study
Washington, July 21 (IANS) Children living in poverty may face long-lasting negative consequences on brain development as also on emotional health and academic achievement,...
Researchers to use Zika virus to fight brain tumour
Researchers to use Zika virus to fight brain tumour
London, May 20 (IANS) Researchers will test the possibility of using the Zika virus as a...
Baby teeth with heavy metals may predict autism risk
Baby teeth with heavy metals may predict autism risk
New York, June 2 (IANS) Baby teeth from children with autism contain more toxic lead and...
