Beware! E-cigarettes may lead to cancer
New York, Dec 29 (IANS) Marketed as a safer alternative to conventional tobacco cigarettes, electronic cigarettes could actually damage cells in ways that could...
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...
Chromium diet pills may cause cancer: Study
Sydney, Jan 12 (IANS) Long term use of nutritional supplements containing chromium may increase the risk of contracting cancer, warns a new study.
Supplements containing...
New treatment holds best option for stroke patient
Toronto, April 18 (IANS) For its ability to reduce the incidence of disability, a procedure called endovascular therapy (ET) could be the best option...
Majority of 2014-15 realty projects remain non-starters: Assocham
New Delhi, Oct 22 (IANS) Over 75 percent of projects in the real estate sector during 2014-15 did not start off due to delay...
Here comes ‘green’ coffee for super health benefits
London, Jan 10 (IANS) You love green tea for its health benefits but what about having a cup of "green coffee"?
Well, US scientists have...
Promising drug compound for chronic itch identified
New York, Sep 29 (IANS) Researchers have identified a new class of compounds with the potential to stop chronic itch without the adverse side...
Regular soaps work just as well as antibacterial ones
Seoul, Sep 17 (IANS) Using antibacterial soap for hand-washing is no more effective than using plain soap, scientists have discovered.
"Advertisements and consumer belief regarding...
Bill payment can be done through a selfie
New York, July 4 (IANS) Paying bills can be fun, if you do it through Mastercard. You just need to click a selfie with...
Udhampur braveheart Rocky’s family gets compensation
Chandigarh, Sep 29 (IANS) The family of Border Security Force (BSF) Constable Rocky, who died after bravely fighting terrorists in the Udhampur terror attack...
