Western lifestyle bad for gut bacteria
Toronto, April 17 (IANS) As much as you may pride on your "western lifestyle", it may also have some adverse affects on your health....
High blood sugar levels could increase BP
London, Jan 6 (IANS) Increased sugar levels in blood change the behaviour of blood vessels making them contract more strongly than normal which could...
Antibiotic use may make kids obese in adulthood
New York, (IANS) The commonly prescribed antibiotics can lead to changes in the gut bacteria of kids and make them vulnerable to infectious diseases,...
Cuba to deploy 9,000 troops to prevent Zika virus
Havana, Feb 23 (IANS) Cuban President Raul Castro called on his people to help prevent the entry of the Zika virus in the island...
Why moles sometimes develop into melanoma
New York, Aug 6 (IANS) Scientists have identified the role of a protein in the development of typically harmless moles on our skin into...
E-cigarettes new smoking gateway for teenagers: Study
New York, Sep 9 (IANS) Young people who smoke electronic cigarettes are considerably more likely to start smoking traditional cigarettes within a year than...
Love cycling? Wear helmets to protect head after accident
New York, Oct 12 (IANS) Stricter rules for wearing helmets by cyclists can save many lives as researchers have found that the those wearing...
Cell-free protein manufacturing platform a game-changer
New York, Sep 13 (IANS) A team of researchers has developed a user-friendly technology to help scientists understand how proteins work and fix them...
Gene therapy may help shed weight without bone loss risk
New York, Oct 22 (IANS) Delivering the hormone leptin directly to the brain through gene therapy aids weight loss without much side effect of...
Stem cells behave as people in a society
London, March 26 (IANS) Just as humans, stem cells interact with each other but finally take their own individual decisions, says a new study....
