Hormonal contraceptives linked to brain tumour risk
London, Jan 22 (IANS) A new study has found that taking a hormonal contraceptive for at least five years is associated with a possible...
Caffeine may lower death risk in diabetic women
Caffeine may lower death risk in diabetic women
London, Sep 14 (IANS) Drinking coffee or tea may lower risk of death from cardiovascular disease and...
First lethal fight between female orangutans witnessed
London, Feb 4 (IANS) For the first time, researchers have witnessed a fatal flight among primates in which a female orangutan recruited a male...
Decoded: How ginger reduces bad breath
Decoded: How ginger reduces bad breath
London: Ever thought how ginger helps reduce bad breath? A pungent compound present in the spice may be an...
New anti-venom developed to save pets from snakebites
New anti-venom developed to save pets from snakebites
Canberra, July 8 (IANS) Australian scientists have developed a new anti-venom treatment which will help save thousands...
Middle managers at higher anxiety, depression risk
New York, Aug 19 (IANS) If you have been recently promoted to a middle-management position in office, researchers have some bad news. Mid-level managers...
Decoded: What causes depression among diabetes patients
Decoded: What causes depression among diabetes patients
London, June 7 (IANS) Increased levels of a protein inflammation in the body may be the reason behind...
Malaria first spread from birds: Study
New York, March 25 (IANS) Malaria, a life-threatening disease caused by parasites that are transmitted to people through mosquitoe bites, started out as a...
New anaesthesia technique saves patient with obstructed airway
New anaesthesia technique saves patient with obstructed airway
Sydney, April 10 (IANS) A pioneering anaesthesia technique that makes surgery safer for patients with obstructed airways...
Watching cartoons can make kids fat
New York, July 14 (IANS) Children consume more high-calorie food such as cookies and candy after observing egg-shaped cartoon characters that they perceive to...
