Ancient DNA found preserved in modern day humans!
New York: An international team of scientists has discovered that residents of the remote equatorial islands of Melanesia share fragments ofgenetic code with two...
This natural sugar supplement could help fight cancer
This natural sugar supplement could help fight cancer
London: Mannose -- a nutritional supplement -- found naturally in fruits such as cranberries can aid in...
New gene linked to cleft lip and palate identified
London, March 25 (IANS) Opening a new window for development of medical approaches to prevent cleft lip and palate, scientists have identified an important...
Oxytocin can make overweight men less impulsive
New York, April 4 (IANS) A single dose of oxytocin nasal spray, known to cut food intake, can lower impulsive behaviour in overweight and...
Medicine close to beating cancer: Italian authority
Medicine close to beating cancer: Italian authority
Rome: Medical science has made major strides in defeating cancer including progress in boosting our resistance to the...
Brain insulin resistance linked to Alzheimer’s, diabetes
New York, April 11 (IANS) Alzheimer's disease impairs insulin signalling in the brain, making a person with the most common form of dementia more...
Maternal delivery complications higher during night, weekends: Study
Maternal delivery complications higher during night, weekends: Study
New York: Women who deliver babies during night time, weekends and even on holidays are more likely...
Night shifts affect women more than men: Study
London, April 19 (IANS) Sleep is an important part of our biological cycle and disruption to a good night's sleep, especially after working in...
Cosmetics may not be safe during pregnancy
New York, May 5 (IANS) Would-be-mothers please take note! Using personal care products such as soaps and lotions during pregnancy may lead to adverse...
Sugary drinks in pregnancy can make infants fat
Toronto, May 10 (IANS) Consumption of soft drinks by to-be-mothers may lead to an increased risk of high body mass index (BMI) leading to...
