Blood from single donor lowers risk of illness
Washington, May 1 (IANS) Using fresh whole blood from a single donor is better than using component blood from multiple donors in pediatric heart...
Vitamin D deficiency may make HIV treatment less effective
New York, Nov 18 (IANS) Low levels of vitamin D may limit immune recovery in HIV-positive adults undergoing treatment, says a new study.
Those infected...
Natural compound can cut breast cancer risk
New York, Sep 11 (IANS) A natural compound found in herbs such as parsley and vegetables like celery and broccoli could reduce the breast...
‘Impulsive’ brain area linked to obesity in kids
New York, Nov 24 (IANS) Certain food odours activate the impulse area of the brain in obese children, researchers report, adding that obesity can...
Sex good for health of species
Toronto, Jan 13 (IANS) Researchers from the University of Toronto have found that species which reproduce sexually rather than asexually are healthier over time...
Yoga helps make life a pleasant experience
Washington, May 12 (IANS) In another curtain-raiser event ahead to the first International Day of Yoga on June 21, Sadhguru Jaggi Vasudev, an Indian...
Simple blood test to diagnose people with active TB
New York, Feb 20 (IANS) A team of US researchers, including an Indian-origin scientist, has developed a simple blood test that can accurately diagnose...
More research needed in nano-technology: Experts
Thiruvananthapuram, May 23 (IANS) Experts from various fields of medicine on Saturday spoke on the need for more research in areas of nano-technology and...
Slow chewing can prevent excess weight gain in kids
New York, Dec 17 (IANS) Training your kids to chew food slowly can be an inexpensive and easy way to help them stay in...
CO2 impact on global warming underestimated: Study
New York, Nov 17 (IANS) The rise in carbon dioxide (CO2) levels would have more catastrophic impact on the climate than currently estimated, suggests...
