Improved sperm diagnostic test soon
Washington, July 12 (IANS) Giving hope to childless couples, a team of scientists has developed the first diagnostic test for sperm RNA based on...
Dating app that sparks up intelligent conversation
New York, Feb 12 (IANS) At a loss of words on your first date? You won't be, thanks to a new dating app that...
Taller people more prone to cancer: Study
London, Oct 2 (IANS) Your chances of suffering from cancer are higher if you are tall, irrespective of your gender, says a large long-term...
Vaginal ring may provide women protection against HIV
New York, Feb 23 (IANS) A ring that continuously releases an experimental antiretroviral drug in the vagina may provide a modest level of protection...
Scientists revert cancer cells to normal state
New York, April 21 (IANS) Scientists have found a way to restore pancreatic cancer cells to their original state by introducing a protein, thereby...
Female hormone supplements may up breast cancer risk
New York, Dec 1 (IANS) Post-menopausal women who use female hormone supplements containing estrogen and progestin ("combination" therapy) are at an increased risk for...
Activating ‘good’ fat can curb obesity
New York, Dec 19 (IANS) The body's ability to harness heat production by converting white fat cells which store calories into beige (good) fat...
Chronic pain linked to depression: Study
New York, June 10 (IANS) Chronic pain can also lead to anxiety and depression as brain inflammation caused by long-term nerve pain alters activity...
Humidity sensors to combat proliferation of bacteria
London, Jan 23 (IANS) Spanish researchers are developing new sensors that can combat the proliferation of bacteria in very high-humidity environments.
Humidity is one of...
Long-term use of opioid may increase risk of depression
New York, Jan 13 (IANS) Opioids may cause short-term improvement in mood but its long-term use imposes risk of new onset of depression, says...
