Painful periods may spell higher risk of heart attack
New York, March 30 (IANS) Young women with heavy and painful periods due to a disorder called endometriosis -- abnormal growth of uterine tissue...
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...
Malaria vaccine offers durable protection
Malaria vaccine offers durable protection in human trials
New York, May 10 (IANS) An experimental malaria vaccine has been found to protect a small number...
Avoid red meat, dairy products in winter
Avoid red meat, dairy products in winter
New Delhi, Dec 1 (IANS) Dry fruits, nuts, tulsi, ginger, leafy vegetables in your meals in winter is...
Sunscreen gene may keep skin cancer at bay
Sunscreen gene may keep skin cancer at bay
New York, May 20 (IANS) Researchers have identified a "sunscreen" gene that acts as a shield to...
Your browsing behaviour identifies
Your browsing behaviour identifies your personality
Kuala Lumpur, June 8 (IANS) While being online, one cannot simply hide behind the digital screens, reveals a new...
Human relative of Hepatitis A virus found in seals
New York, Aug 26 (IANS) Scientists have identified a deadly strain of new virus in seals which is the closest-known relative of the human...
How inflammation in the gut ups risk of colon cancer
New York, Feb 5 (IANS) Chronic inflammation in the gut increases the risk of colon cancer -- the second-largest cause of cancer death in...
Binge drinking as teenagers results in anxious adults
New York, April 3 (IANS) Binge drinking during adolescence may perturb brain development and have lasting effects on genes and the behaviour of an...
Skin hydration tips to beat the summer heat
Skin hydration tips to beat the summer heat
New Delhi, June 4 (IANS) The heat is here and so are the summer fun activities. So,...
