Long working hours can lead to risky alcohol use
London, Jan 14 (IANS) People who work more than 48 hours per week are more likely to engage in risky alcohol consumption than those...
Depression during pregnancy affects mental health of children
Depression during pregnancy affects mental health of children
London, Oct 1 (IANS) Depression during pregnancy increases the risk of behavioural and emotional problems in children,...
Men and women may be wired to behave differently: Study
New York, Feb 10 (IANS) Male and female behavioural differences correlate with their different brain networks, say researchers, including one of Indian origin.
Structural differences...
Eat oranges to ward off heart disease, diabetes risk
Eat oranges to ward off heart disease, diabetes risk
New York, Aug 22 (IANS) Higher intake of citrus fruits like oranges and lemons can help...
New platform to identify drugs for fighting viruses
Washington, April 14 (IANS) A team of biologists from San Diego State University has developed a platform for identifying drugs that could prove to...
Monkey brain has ‘hardware’ for mirror self-recognition
Beijing, Jan 9 (IANS) Chinese scientists have shown for the first time that monkeys can be trained to recognise themselves in the mirror.
Mirror self-recognition...
Gambling linked to ‘risk-taking behaviour’ in teens: Study
Rome, Feb 5 (IANS) High prevalence of gambling among teenagers is linked to "risk-taking behaviour" such as use of alcohol, cigarettes, or cannabis, according...
New anti-venom developed to save pets from snakebites
New anti-venom developed to save pets from snakebites
Canberra, July 8 (IANS) Australian scientists have developed a new anti-venom treatment which will help save thousands...
History of kidney injury complicates pregnancy
History of kidney injury complicates pregnancy
New York, Dec 23 (IANS) Women with any past episode of kidney damage, despite recuperation before pregnancy, were likely...
Soy may cut health risks in women with hormonal disorder
Soy may cut health risks in women with hormonal disorder
Tehran, Aug 5 (IANS) Consuming a diet rich in soy may help women with a...
