Lax digitisation Of food subsidies slows reforms, imperils lives
Only 16 of 29 states and seven union territories had digitised the leaky ration-card system of the world's largest programme to distribute subsidised food,...
Heartburn pills may raise kidney disease risk
New York, Jan 12 (IANS) Popping common over-the-counter pills for controlling stomach acid, gas and heartburn daily may put you at chronic kidney disease...
Honey bees have better eyesight than thought
Honey bees have better eyesight than thought
Sydney, April 7 (IANS) Honey bees have 30 per cent better eyesight than has been previously recorded, suggest...
Statins may shield unborn babies from mother’s stress
New York, May 17 (IANS) Mothers who consume statins are likely to protect the hearts of babies in the womb from the adverse effects...
‘Paper machine’ to detect cancer
New York (IANS) Scientists have developed a portable, low-cost "paper machine" for point-of-care detection of infectious diseases, genetic conditions and cancer.
Using materials costing less...
Scientists identify 36 new genes implicated in cardiac disease
Scientists identify 36 new genes implicated in cardiac disease
New York, March 11 (IANS) Researchers have identified 36 new genes that plays a causal role...
Diabetes drug may help obese people lose fat
New York, July 5 (IANS) A drug originally meant for diabetics may help obese individuals without diabetes shed weight and also keep it off,...
Antidepressants during pregnancy may up depression risk in kids
London, April 29 (IANS) Women taking antidepressants during pregnancy, please take note. Researchers have warned that exposure to these pills during gestation period is...
Say bye-bye to chapped lips with home remedies
Say bye-bye to chapped lips with home remedies
New Delhi, Feb 3 (IANS) Stock up on natural oils, green tea, papaya and beetroot juice to...
Is watching hockey stressful for your heart?
Is watching hockey stressful for your heart?
New York, Oct 6 (IANS) Watching a hockey game live or on television may lead to a rise...
