Extra salt won’t help endurance athletes
New York, April 14 (IANS) Contrary to the popular belief, researchers have found that consuming higher quantities of salt or other electrolyte supplements containing...
Anti-HIV drugs may be effective against Ebola
Toronto, Jan 12 (IANS) Using a novel and quick drug-screening method, researchers have found that anti-HIV drugs may be effective against the deadly Ebola...
Synthetic oil drug holds promise for Huntington’s disease
London, Jan 12 (IANS) A synthetic oil called triheptanoin may provide hope for people with Huntington's disease, an inherited brain disorder, suggests a study.
"Our...
Foetus’s genes, not mother’s, may result in preterm births
New York, Feb 3 (IANS) Variants in the genetic material of the foetus - not the mother - may be the trigger for some...
Guide to safeguard your skin while travelling
Guide to safeguard your skin while travelling
New Delhi, Feb 10 (IANS) Travelling can sometimes take away your skin's natural glow. Exhaustion, ignorance, improper diet,...
Children’s bone cancers begin early: Study
Children's bone cancers begin early: Study
Toronto: Scientists have discovered that some childhood bone cancers start growing years before tumours appear and get diagnosed.
Ewing sarcoma...
Say bye to dark patches
Say bye to dark patches
New Delhi, Sep 29 (IANS) Do you get conscious due to dark patches on the knees, elbows or ankles? Well,...
Physical activity may lower risk of bacterial infection
Physical activity may lower risk of bacterial infection
London, Sep 26 (IANS) Low and moderate levels of physical activity may significantly lower the risk of...
Oxytocin can make overweight men less impulsive
New York, April 4 (IANS) A single dose of oxytocin nasal spray, known to cut food intake, can lower impulsive behaviour in overweight and...
Hearing test may identify infants with autism risk
Hearing test may identify infants with autism risk
New York, July 26 (IANS) A non-invasive and inexpensive hearing test may help physicians identify infants with...
