Why are cats picky about eating?
New York, June 3 (IANS) Ever wondered why your kitten is such a picky and fussy eater? This is because cat's taste receptors respond...
How gender is determined in the brain
New York, April 4 (IANS) During prenatal development, the brains of most animals, including humans, develop specifically male or female characteristics. New research sheds...
Spend time with nature to shun depression
Spend time with nature to shun depression
Sydney, June 24 (IANS) A 30-minute walk in the woods each week can help reduce depression and high...
Man saves father’s life by donating liver of different blood group
Noida, Dec 19 (IANS) In a rare surgery, a 26-year-old youth saved his father's life by donating a portion of his liver in spite...
Your friends may influence you to become obese
Your friends may influence you to become obese
New York: Besides genes and an unhealthy diet, your friends can also play a role in making...
Diabetes drug may curb heart attack risk in HIV patients
Washington, (IANS) In patients infected by human immunodeficiency virus (HIV), a diabetes drug may have benefits which go beyond lowering blood sugar.
Researchers have found...
Cataracts may increase depression in elderly
Cataracts may increase depression in elderly
Beijing, Dec 3 (IANS) Older adults with cataracts -- clouding of the normally clear lens of the eye --...
Robotic clothing to help disabled get on with life
London, March 20 (IANS) In good news for the physically challenged and elderly, scientists have conceived the idea of robotic clothing that would help...
How rotavirus causes infection in kids
Melbourne, Jan 7 (IANS) Considered to be the most common cause of severe diarrhoea in children, the tummy bug rotavirus attacks cells through carbohydrate...
Gentle beams of light can treat lethal heart disorders
Gentle beams of light can treat lethal heart disorders
New York, Sep 13 (IANS) Gentle beams of light could replace harsh electric shocks in patients...
