New test spots drug use from single fingerprint
London, (IANS) Scientists have developed a new, non-invasive test that can detect cocaine use through a simple fingerprint.
The new fingerprint method can determine whether...
Love Hormone’ helps men shed some flab
New York, (IANS) Does oxytocin, better known as the 'love hormone', have an effect on our metabolism too? Yes, says a new study that...
Artificial pancreas vulnerable to cyber security risk
New York, May 15 (IANS) An artificial pancreas that automatically controls insulin infusion is at a greater risk of cyber security threat that may...
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,...
Diabetes drug may curb heart attack risk in HIV patients
Washington, (IANS) In patients infected by human immunodeficiency virus (HIV), a diabetes drug may have benefits which go beyond lowering blood sugar.
Researchers have found...
Can vitamin E protect lungs from air pollution?
London, (IANS) British researchers have found that vitamin E may help offset the negative effects of air pollution on our lungs.
Lower amount of vitamin...
How to conquer those sugar cravings (Comment: Special to IANS)
What can be almost as strong, if not even stronger than hunger pangs, is sugar craving. One goes almost berserk when it strikes and...
Vitamin D quite crucial to sick cats’ survival
London, May 14 (IANS) The secret of a sick cat's survival lies in the levels of vitamin D in its body, says a new...
Stress disorder not linked to cancer risk
New York, May 14 (IANS) In the largest study of its kind, researchers have found that stressful life events are not linked to increased...
Antibody treatment for brain cancer has potential
New York (IANS) Blocking a protein that hijacks the immune system's checkpoints to allow tumour growth shows potential of an anti-body-based treatment for brain...
