Poor sleep may lead to extreme gestational weight gain
New York, Feb 2 (IANS) Both too short and too long sleep durations in pregnancy are associated with extremes of gestational weight gain, says...
Exposing infants’ to wipes may trigger food allergy
Exposing infants' to wipes may trigger food allergy
New York, April 7 (IANS) If you are in the habit of using wipes for your infants,...
Three million homes examined for Zika in Brazil
Brasilia, Feb 16 (IANS/EFE) Health personnel, soldiers and other civil servants participating over the weekend in Brazil's "national mobilisation" against the Zika-carrying Aedes aegypti...
Watching TV just 15 minutes a day can kill creativity in kids
Watching TV just 15 minutes a day can kill creativity in kids
London, Sep 21 (IANS) Children who spend just 15 minutes or more a...
Intergenerational model gives hope even during pandemics
Intergenerational model gives hope even during pandemics
“The COVID-19 pandemic is causing untold fear and suffering for older people across the world”, said United Nations...
Fat hormone pushes you to run that extra mile
Toronto, Sep 2 (IANS) The satiety hormone leptin is indeed a reality behind the euphoric feeling that gives runners a motivational boost in the...
This ‘selfish’ gene may prevent heart disease
This 'selfish' gene may prevent heart disease
New York, Feb 14 (IANS) Scientists have identified a "selfish" gene that can potentially remove cholesterol from blood...
Pain-free skin patch to automate diabetes management
Pain-free skin patch to automate diabetes management
New York, Dec 27 (IANS) There is good news for diabetics as researchers have developed a pain-free skin...
New app to score Parkinson’s severity
New app to score Parkinson's severity
New York, April 7 (IANS) Computer scientists, including one of Indian-origin, has developed a new smartphone-based app that uses...
Alcohol causes seven types of cancer: Study
Alcohol causes seven types of cancer: Study
Wellington, July 22 (IANS) Excessive consumption of alcohol can lead to seven forms of cancer, and individuals consuming...
