New technique may help control Zika disease-bearing insects
London, Feb 24 (IANS) Bacteria in the gut of disease-bearing insects -- including the mosquito which carries the Zika virus -- can be used...
Birth control pills could impair women’s ability to recognise emotion
Birth control pills could impair women's ability to recognise emotion
London: Despite the widespread use of oral contraceptives (OCPs) by women, many are not aware...
Red meat consumption may up kidney failure risk
Red meat consumption may up kidney failure risk
Singapore, July 15 (IANS) Love to binge on red meat such as bacon, sausage, beef or pork?...
Learning foreign languages may sharpen our brain
Learning foreign languages may sharpen our brain
London, Sep 3 (IANS) Learning foreign languages enhances our brain's elasticity and its ability to code information, a...
Simple blood test to predict dementia risk
London, Feb 10 (IANS) Researchers have identified a new biomarker that could predict the risk of developing dementia by a simple blood test.
A low...
New method spots heart attack in one hour
London, April 14 (IANS) A new method to spot heart attacks in suspected patients within an hour has been found effective in three out...
MRI scans can predict babies at risk of autism
MRI scans can predict babies at risk of autism
New York, Feb 16 (IANS) Magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) of babies at 6 and 12 months...
Eating less salt may not lower your BP, says study
Eating less salt may not lower your BP, says study
New York, April 26 (IANS) Contrary to popular belief, consuming less sodium may not lead...
Stress just as unhealthy as junk food
Stress just as unhealthy as junk food
New York, Oct 17 (IANS) If you are reeling under work pressure, find ways to relax. Researchers have...
High-fructose diet hampers recovery from brain injury
New York, Oct 3 (IANS) A diet high in processed foods which are often sweetened with high-fructose corn syrup may impair the brains' ability...
