Daily avocado cuts heart disease risk
New York, Jan 8 (IANS) Adding an avocado to your daily diet helps lower bad cholesterol and reduce the risk of heart disease, a...
Beer-digesting bacteria may fight disease too
New York, Jan 8 (IANS) Bacteria that has evolved to help us digest the yeast that give beer and bread their bubbles could also...
DNA discovery makes possible new treatment for illnesses
Wellington, Jan 7 (IANS) New Zealand and Australian scientists have observed DNA moving between animal cells in a breakthrough discovery that could lead to...
Reflecting leads to quicker recovery post break-up
New York, Jan 7 (IANS) If you had a break-up recently, do not shy away from discussing it with friends or even research experts...
Direct gut-brain connection mapped
New York, Jan 7 (IANS) Researchers have found that cells lining the stomach and intestines have special arms to connect to a neuronal circuit...
Key cancer-promoting gene discovered
New York, Jan 7 (IANS) A team of researchers, including an Indian-origin scientist, has discovered a key cancer-promoting gene that may explain how a...
How depression hampers memory
New York, Jan 7 (IANS) The ability to remember information declines when people are in depressive mood, new research shows.
Although reported widely, this link...
Brain signals that help people focus identified
Montreal, Jan 7 (IANS) In a first, researchers from McGill University have identified a network of neurons in a particular area of the brain...
Gene decides why some kids turn into troubled adults
New York, Jan 7 (IANS) Researchers from North Carolina-based Duke University have identified a gene variant that may serve as a marker for children...
Six lifestyle choices can help women save hearts
Washington, Jan 7 (IANS) Three-quarters of heart attacks in young women could be prevented if they closely followed six healthy lifestyle practices, researchers have...
