Hunger-controlling neurons made from skin cells
Washington, March 2 (IANS) In a pioneering feat, researchers have successfully converted adult human skin cells into neurons of the type that regulate appetite.To...
Social media use adversely affects girls more
Social media use adversely affects girls more
London: While social media use has limited role in lowering life satisfaction of teenagers, the effects are more...
Low blood phosphate levels may up heart attack risk
Low blood phosphate levels may up heart attack risk
London, Nov 9 (IANS) Insufficient levels of phosphate in the blood may pose risk to cardiovascular...
Anti-depressants in pregnancy may cause malformations in baby
Anti-depressants in pregnancy may cause malformations in baby
Toronto, Jan 21 (IANS) Babies whose mothers take antidepressant medications for lowering their symptoms of depression during...
Brain’s part that recognises facial expressions discovered
New York, April 20 (IANS) Researchers, one of them an Indian-origin scientist, from Ohio State University have discovered the area of the brain responsible...
Bangladesh distributes Vitamin A capsules to children
Dhaka, Nov 15 (IANS) Bangladesh has distributed Vitamin A capsules to millions of children between six months and five years of age in an...
Short walks after meals can help reduce diabetes
Short walks after meals can help reduce diabetes
Wellington, Oct 18 (IANS) Taking a short walk after meals, particularly when they contain a substantial amount...
Wrong career, no kids are women’s top regrets: Survey
Los Angeles, July 14 (IANS) From choosing a wrong career path to not having children are some of the major regrets in life for...
Kicking the butt can cut daily drinking too
Kicking the butt can cut daily drinking too
London, July 22 (IANS) Quitting smoking comes with another bonus: less drinking. According to researchers, people who...
Chronic stress may give you a pot belly
Chronic stress may give you a pot belly
London, Feb 23 (IANS) People who suffer long-term stress may also be more prone to gaining extra...
