Simple smartphone device to catch skin cancer early
New York, June 11 (IANS) As we know, any cancer can be tackled better if detected early. With skin cancer, the chance of survival...
Indonesia boosts vigilance on Zika virus
Indonesia boosts vigilance on Zika virus
Jakarta, Aug 30 (IANS) The Indonesian government has stepped up alertness on the possible spread of Zika virus into...
Jawless fish brains more similar to humans than thought
Tokyo, Feb 16 (IANS) The brain structures of jawless fish may not be as different from jawed vertebrates - including humans - as earlier...
Video game addiction can lead to sleep deprivation
Toronto, May 10 (IANS) Video game addiction can lead to sleep deprivation, thereby putting the players at serious risk of numerous health issues associated...
Lack of sleep may zap cell growth, brain activity
New York, Oct 31 (IANS) Besides making you tired, lack of adequate sleep can short-circuit your system and interfere with a fundamental cellular process...
Novel therapy could cut hepatitis C prevalence by 80 percent
New York, Dec 2 (IANS) Recently approved antiviral medications for hepatitis C could reduce the prevalence of the blood-borne infection by more than 80...
Elderly don’t retire from sex regardless of age
Elderly don't retire from sex regardless of age
New York, July 27 (IANS) Contrary to popular perceptions that older adults' love lives are ancient history,...
Blueberries can improve vision and memory
Do you know blueberries can improve vision and memory?
New York, June 22 (IANS) While awareness about the benefits of blueberries in warding off cancer...
Smartphones may boost emergency care for stroke, heart patients
Smartphones may boost emergency care for stroke, heart patients
New York, June 26 (IANS) Smartphone apps and other digital technology have the potential to provide...
Cold weather may encourage healthy fat formation
New York, Jan 6 (IANS) In a first, researchers have documented that cold temperatures may encourage "unhealthy" white fat to change into "healthy" brown...
