Insulin-producing pancreatic cells created from human skin cells
New York (IANS): Scientists at a US university have successfully converted human skin cells into fully-functional pancreatic cells.
The new cells produced insulin in response to...
We are better at detecting laughter than words
Toronto, Jan 19 (IANS) Whether they are growls of anger, the laughter of happiness or cries of sadness, humans pay more attention when an...
Weight loss surgery may kill romance, hit family life
New York, Jan 27 (IANS) Want to shed those extra kilos through weight loss surgery? Do it before you get hitched! According to a...
Use goodness of almonds, walnuts in a food
Use goodness of almonds, walnuts in a food
New Delhi, June 25 (IANS) Indulge in healthy yet nutritious delights with the goodness of almonds and...
Scientists identify antigens that may trigger type 1 diabetes
New York, Feb 15 (IANS) A new class of antigens has been identified that may be a contributing factor to type 1 diabetes. Type-1...
Early-life alcohol intake may increase prostate cancer risk
Early-life alcohol intake may increase prostate cancer risk
New York: Consuming at least seven drinks of alcohol per week in your adolescence may increase the...
Eat avocado to improve cholesterol levels
New York, Feb 20 (IANS) Eating fresh avocados every day can significantly change lipid profiles and improve cholesterol levels, reveals a study conducted at...
Maternal high blood sugar linked to obesity risk in kids
Maternal high blood sugar linked to obesity risk in kids
New York: Babies born to woman with higher blood sugar levels during pregnancy could be...
Brain stimulation technique can boost pilots’ skills
New York, Feb 29 (IANS) Neurostimulation, a brain stimulation technique originally developed to help patients with brain injuries such as strokes and depression, can...
Nearly 40 individual HPV types linked to HIV infection
Nearly 40 individual HPV types linked to HIV infection
New York: Scientists have for the first time identified 37 individual types of the human papillomavirus,...
