Genes decide if mosquito will bite you or not
London, April 23 (IANS) If mosquitoes get attracted to your brother, chances are they would choose you among the many for the next bite...
Protein in blood can predict fatal kidney disease
New York, Oct 20 (IANS) Researchers have found that presence of a protein in blood can be an early indicator of end-stage renal disease...
Hair woes? Resort to natural solutions
New Delhi, Feb 12 (IANS) Plagued by problems like hair loss and greying, most young women's crowning glory is no longer their hair. With...
Coconut milk next to breast milk, to be promoted more
Kochi, Dec 11 (IANS) Coconut milk has been proved to be the next best to breast milk and the Coconut Development Board (CDB) is...
‘Lab-on-a-chip’ device to cut health tests costs
Washington, Sep 13 (IANS) US engineers have developed a breakthrough device that can significantly reduce the cost of sophisticated lab tests for medical disorders...
10-minute walk break can reverse vascular dysfunction
New York, Sep 29 (IANS) By breaking up desk time with a short 10-minute walk, you can offset the harm that prolonged sitting causes...
Green tea, red wine reduce cold, cough risk: Study
Wellington, May 15 (IANS) A study by the University of Auckland showed on Friday that eating flavonoids, found in green tea, apple, blueberries, cocoa,...
Early puberty may increase alcohol abuse risk in girls
New York, Sep 29 (IANS) The risk of alcohol abuse arising from inadequate parental supervision is particularly high for girls who reach puberty early,...
Sleep problems linked to alcohol consumption in teenagers
New York, May 19 (IANS) Teenagers who sleep less or stay awake late in the night are significantly more likely to consume alcohol and...
E-cigarette use can lead to problematic drinking
London, Oct 29 (IANS) E-cigarette users are significantly more likely to drink problematically than non-users, warns a new study.
Electronic cigarettes, or e-cigarettes, were developed...
