Scientists use bacteria to detect cancer, diabetes
Washington, May 28 (IANS) Two research teams said they have used Escherichia coli (E. coli) as diagnostic tools to detect liver cancer and diabetes.
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How ‘housekeeper’ cells keep brain healthy
New York, June 9 (IANS) Star-shaped brain cells appear to help keep blood pressure and blood flow inside the brain on a healthy tone,...
Glucose may cut induced labour duration in childbirth
Glucose may cut induced labour duration in childbirth
Toronto, Jan 23 (IANS) Administering glucose supplements to women during childbirth, especially for the first birth, may...
Air pollution may damage brain
New York, June 16 (IANS) Long-term exposure to air pollution may lead to loss of white matter in the brain, a research has found.
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Secondhand smoke turns babies into fat kids
Toronto, June 22 (IANS) Children whose parents smoked when they were toddlers are likely to have a wider waist and a higher body mass...
Google smart contact lens to measure sugar levels?
New York, June 28 (IANS) Google is reportedly developing a smart contact lens that will measure a wearer's glucose levels by testing their tears.
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Mediterranean diet may reduce pain due to obesity
Mediterranean diet may reduce pain due to obesity
New York, Feb 22 (IANS) Eating a Mediterranean diet that involves consuming more fish and plant-based proteins...
Maternal folic acid levels may cut high BP in kids
Maternal folic acid levels may cut high BP in kids
New York, March 9 (IANS) Babies born to mothers with cardiometabolic risk factors were less...
Why Indians at higher risk of diabetes
Sydney, July 11 (IANS) Compared to those in the developed world, middle classes in India and other developing countries are more susceptible to Type-2...
Poor sleep impairs ability to interpret facial expressions
Poor sleep impairs ability to interpret facial expressions
New York, March 24 (IANS) Your ability to recognise whether those around you are happy or sad...
