Ambitious DNA research ‘logs’ onto Facebook
New York, April 4 (IANS) As part of a large project aimed at discovering new links between certain genetic variants, health and disease, scientists...
Special health ministry drive for clean healthcare facilies
New Delhi, (IANS) The union health ministry on Friday launched a special scheme to promote cleanliness, hygiene and infection control practices in public health care...
Mental practice and physical therapy accelerate stroke recovery
New York, April 11 (IANS) A combination of mental practice and physical therapy provides an effective treatment for people recovering from a stroke, new...
New anti-obesity drug could block fat absorption
New York, July 30 (IANS) Researchers have developed a new class of compounds that could prevent fat particles from getting absorbed in the body...
60 genetic disorders cause skin and nervous system problems
New York, Jan 23 (IANS) There are 60 genetic disorders that affect skin and nervous system in humans, researchers report.
One of the most common...
Breasts meant for feeding young ones
New York, June 1 (IANS) A young mother, shocked to find her picture of publicly breastfeeding her son on Facebook, has shot a furious...
Australian scientists develop bionic spine for paralysed patients
Melbourne, Feb 9 (IANS) Australian scientists have developed a revolutionary "bionic spine" which they believe will enable paralysed patients to walk again, the media...
One in three of global population malnourished
London, Sep 16 (IANS) A third of the global population is malnourished, a report said.
"When one in three of us is held back due...
Beware! Diabetes increases risk of contracting TB
Melbourne, July 28 (IANS) A 20-year study has found that people with diabetes are seven times more likely to develop tuberculosis (TB) than the...
Bacteria grown on bats to help fight deadly fungus
Washington, April 11 (IANS) A particular bacteria growing naturally on the skin of some bats may help fighting white-nose syndrome, a deadly fungus that...
