GM mosquitoes prove effective against dengue in Panama
Panama City, May 10 (IANS/EFE) Panama's Gorgas Memorial Institute for Health found in a recent study that genetically modified (GM) mosquitoes can be used...
Are men really more creative than women?
New York, Sep 29 (IANS) People still tend to associate the ability to think creatively with stereotypical masculine qualities, says a new study.
The findings...
Molecule that targets HIV in semen to prevent infection
New York, Aug 18 (IANS) A tweezer shaped molecule that targets the human immunodeficiency virus (HIV) in semen can help prevent HIV infection and...
Eating citrus fruits may increase melanoma risk
New York, July 6 (IANS) Frequent consumption of citrus fruits -- whole grapefruit and orange juice -- may be associated with an increased risk...
Scientists create cheaper, high performing LED
New York, Nov 18 (IANS) Researchers at Florida State University have developed a new type of light-emitting diode, or LED that could lead to...
Why sex loses steam after just one year of relationship
London, Nov 26 (IANS) People are happiest about their sex lives after a year into their relationship, and thereafter the frequency and passion in...
Skin microbiome may fight common STDs
New York, Sep 16 (IANS) Some bacteria residing in our skin may help fight infections caused by chancroid, a sexually transmitted disease (STD) common...
Three to five coffee cups a day may cut heart disease risk
London, June 24 (IANS) Drinking three to five cups of coffee per day could cut an individual's cardiovascular disease (CVD) mortality risk by up...
Asian women with pregnancy diabetes prone to sleep apnea
New York, March 9 (IANS) Obese pregnant women with gestational (pregnancy) diabetes are more likely to suffer from the sleep disorder obstructive sleep apnea...
Don’t blame obesity for falling fitness level in kids!
London, June 22 (IANS) Child fitness levels are falling at an even faster rate than earlier feared - and this time there is evidence...
