Exposure to bad air increases obesity risk
New York, Feb 21 (IANS) Exposure to highly polluted air for three-to-eight weeks may lead to an increase in weight, breathing problems and metabolic...
New treatment shows promise as an alternative to antibiotics
New treatment shows promise as an alternative to antibiotics
New York, June 11 (IANS) Using bacteria-specific viruses, known as bacteriophages, to eliminate disease-causing bacteria in...
Mother’s obesity may weaken baby’s immunity
New York, May 19 (IANS) Babies born to obese mothers are likely to have weaker immunity than those born to lean mothers, says a...
AI can beat doctors in predicting heart attack
AI can beat doctors in predicting heart attack
London: Artificial intelligence-based systems can predict death and heart attack in patients suffering from chest pain with...
Blind people use brain networks to solve math sums
Blind people use brain networks to solve math sums
New York, Sep 20 (IANS) Our visual experiences are not be linked to our understanding of...
Over two hours on Facebook daily bad for kids’ memory
Ottawa, July 23 (IANS) Spending more than two hours daily on Facebook, Twitter or Instagram can put your kids at the risk of developing...
Common myths about exercise among women
New Delhi, July 21 (IANS) A few women are scared of squats because they are said to be bad for knees. This and more...
Novel device offers hope for rheumatic heart disease patients
Novel device offers hope for rheumatic heart disease patients
Johannesburg, Sep 10 (IANS) Researchers have developed a new heart valve replacement device that does not...
Keep pedalling at work to stay healthy
New York, Aug 11 (IANS) Forget treadmill work stations, a portable pedalling device under the desk can provide a convenient way to keep sedentary...
Novel asthma pill may reduce symptoms in severe sufferers
Novel asthma pill may reduce symptoms in severe sufferers
London, Aug 6 (IANS) Researchers have, for the first time in 20 years, developed a new...
