Air pollution from wildfires may ignite heart problems
New York, Jul 17 (IANS) Air pollution from wildfires may increase the risk of cardiac arrest and other sudden acute heart problems, a study...
Body temperature can trigger sudden cardiac death
New York, July 17 (IANS) Sudden death caused by an irregular heartbeat (cardiac arrhythmia) can be triggered by changes in body temperature, scientists have...
Sleep-deprived brain can put you at risk
New York, July 16 (IANS) Sleep deprivation hampers our ability to accurately read facial expressions and can put us at various risks in daily...
Diversify your diet to stay healthy
New York, July 16 (IANS) The more diverse your diet, the better are your chances of staying healthy for long, says a study.
A loss...
Cure for genetic diseases a step closer
New York, July 16 (IANS) Scientist have developed a method to turn cells from patients into mutation-free stem cells that can treat genetic diseases...
Gene associated with thinking skills found
New York, July 16 (IANS) Researchers have identified a gene mutation that is linked with thinking skills. The discovery can unravel the secret behind...
Why pre-dinosaur vegetarians had large canines
London (IANS) The pattern of teeth in Tiarajudens eccentricus -- a herbivorous mammalian ancestor having large sabre-like protruding canines -- has puzzled researchers since...
Exercise good for the elderly’s brains
New York, July 16 (IANS) Older adults can improve their brain function by raising their fitness level, a study shows.
"Basically, the more exercise you...
New drug to beat brain and breast cancers
New York, July 16 (IANS) Researchers have discovered two chemical compounds that effectively stop the growth of brain cancer cells and breast tumours, opening...
‘Paper machine’ to detect cancer
New York (IANS) Scientists have developed a portable, low-cost "paper machine" for point-of-care detection of infectious diseases, genetic conditions and cancer.
Using materials costing less...
