Plants too are passive smokers
London, April 9 (IANS) Passive smoking is not only bad for family and friends but also for plants around us that can take up...
Loss of Y chromosome may increase
Loss of Y chromosome may increase Alzheimer's risk in men
London, May 24 (IANS) Men with blood cells that do not carry the Y chromosome...
Diabetes medication could treat alcohol addiction
London, Sep 26 (IANS) A medication used for diabetes and obesity could also be used for the treatment of alcohol dependence, suggests new research.
Alcohol...
Brain map to help decode inner thoughts
New York, April 28 (IANS) Scientists have built a "semantic atlas" or a brain map that identifies areas that respond to words having similar...
Living longer linked to shorter period of illness
Living longer linked to shorter period of illness
New York, July 7 (IANS) Those who live exceptionally long lives lead a much healthier life, suggests...
Sexual intimacy in old age not linked with memory loss
Sexual intimacy in old age not linked with memory loss
Sydney, May 17 (IANS) Getting naughty under the sheets as well as remaining emotionally attached...
Novel drugs that disguise as human platelets to target cancer
New York, Sep 30 (IANS) In a first, researchers have developed a technique that coats anti-cancer drugs as patient's own platelets, allowing the drugs...
Poor sleep may predict Alzheimer’s risk in elderly
Poor sleep may predict Alzheimer's risk in elderly
New York: Poor sleep quality may signal the risk of Alzheimer's disease in older adults, a study...
‘Missing’ link between brain and immune system found
New York, June 7 (IANS) A team of researchers has discovered the "missing" link between the brain and the immune system that may better...
Seasonal flu may increase risk of Parkinson’s disease
Seasonal flu may increase risk of Parkinson's disease
New York, May 31 (IANS) Researchers have found evidence that environmental factors, including infection with influenza, may...
