First gene behind grey hair discovered
London: Scientists, including one of Indian-origin, have discovered the first gene responsible for greying hair, a breakthrough that could lead to new treatments to delay...
How to make sure your teenager gets enough sleep
How to make sure your teenager gets enough sleep
New Delhi, April 13 (IANS) Increasing academic pressure has increased the time Indian students spend at...
Human stem cells might combat Parkinson’s disease in monkeys
Human stem cells might combat Parkinson's disease in monkeys
Tokyo, Aug 31 (IANS) Japanese neurosurgeons have found that inducing an experimental human cell therapy can...
Sex once a week best for your relationship
Toronto, April 30 (IANS) Countering a common perception that more sex can improve relationships, a study has found that couples are at their happiest...
How teenagers learn differently than adults
How teenagers learn differently than adults
New York, Oct 10 (IANS) An adolescent's ability to learn and form memories is closely linked to the reward-seeking...
Fatty diet may increase risk of intestinal tumour
Fatty diet may increase risk of intestinal tumour
New York, Sep 29 (IANS) Specific types of high-fat diets -- based on corn or coconut oils...
Memory loss from West Nile virus may be preventable
Memory loss from West Nile virus may be preventable
Chicago, Jan 12 (IANS) The neurological problems persisting in people who survive brain infection with West...
Sex and violence may not always boost sales
New York, July 24 (IANS) Contrary to popular assumption, advertising your products in media showing sexual and violent content may not boost sales, says...
Urine test can lead to better bladder cancer treatment
London, Feb 27 (IANS) A simple urine test could help clinicians identify the level of bladder cancer aggressiveness in patients, says a study.
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High Vitamin D dose may rapidly cut arterial stiffness
High Vitamin D dose may rapidly cut arterial stiffness
New York, Jan 3 (IANS) High-doses of Vitamin D can potentially reduce arterial stiffness -- a...
