‘Kidney on a chip’ device enables safer drug dosing: Study
New York, May 5 (IANS) Using a "kidney on a chip" device that mimics the flow of medication through human kidneys and measure its...
Life expectancy up by five years since 2000: WHO
Geneva, May 19 (IANS) Dramatic gains in life expectancy have been made globally since 2000, but major inequalities persist within and among countries, according...
Obesity can make your kid depressed
New York, May 25 (IANS) Do obese kids have fewer friends? According to researchers, obese kids as young as age six are likely to...
Genetic keys to convert skin cells
Genetic keys to convert skin cells into red blood cells found
London, June 6 (IANS) Researchers have successfully identified the four keys that unlock the...
Eat nuts to cut mortality risk
Eat nuts to cut mortality risk from prostate cancer
New York, June 16 (IANS) Men suffering from prostate cancer may significantly reduce their risk of...
New method to reveal heart attack risk
New method to reveal heart attack risk
London, June 29 (IANS) Researchers have developed a new method to calculate your 10-year risk for heart attack...
Brisk walk boosts memory in breast cancer survivors
Brisk walk boosts memory in breast cancer survivors
New York, July 9 (IANS) Moderate-to-vigorous physical activities -- such as brisk walking or jogging -- may...
New artificial muscle to help make ‘soft’ robots
New artificial muscle to help make 'soft' robots
New York, July 22 (IANS) A team of researchers has developed a new type of artificial muscle...
Your present desire for bread, sausages may be over 500-yrs-old
Your present desire for bread, sausages may be over 500-yrs-old
New York, July 27 (IANS) Your cravings for indulgent food such as bread and sausages...
Omega-3 fatty acids good for heart attack patients
Omega-3 fatty acids good for heart attack patients
New York, Aug 2 (IANS) Omega-3 fatty acids from fish oil have some anti-inflammatory properties which allows...