Infertility gene in mosquitoes to curb malaria
London, Dec 8 (IANS) For the first time, researchers led by the Imperial College London, have genetically modified malarial mosquitoes so that they carry...
Omega-3 boosts brain power among the elderly
Washington, May 24 (IANS) Omega-3 fatty acids -- found in fish, nuts and certain seeds like flax seeds -- can improve cognitive abilities among...
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...
Lack of sleep can make your emotions go haywire
London, Dec 9 (IANS) If you feel cranky or grumpy after a night without sleep, it is because your brain's ability to regulate emotions...
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...
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...
Genes behind lung disease in smokers decoded
London, Sep 28 (IANS) British researchers have discovered six independent genetic variants associated with lung health and chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) -- revealing...
Being single can also bring happiness
Toronto, Aug 22 (IANS) If you think being single will bring sadness in your life one day, you are probably wrong. Single people can...
Using LED light to treat Alzheimer’s disease
Seoul, Nov 16 (IANS) Researchers have found a way to prevent abnormal assembly of a brain protein implicated in Alzheimer's disease by using blue...
Progesterone can treat breast cancer
New York, July 9 (IANS) A study shows that breast cancer patients can benefit from having the cheap and widely-available female hormone progesterone added...
