New drug effective for hormone-resistant breast cancer
Washington, Feb 23 (IANS) A new drug that works by blocking molecules responsible for cancer cell growth has been found to be effective for...
Cyberbullying puts female students at depression risk
New York, Feb 20 (IANS) Involvement in cyberbullying increases risk of depression in female college students - for both bullies and victims , says...
Most free fitness apps are shams
New York, Aug 13 (IANS) Free fitness apps are of little help, especially for beginners, as most fail to measure up to physical activity...
Same-sex couples face obstacles in infertility treatment
Chicago, Aug 23 (IANS) Same-sex couples face more obstacles in infertility treatment than opposite-sex couples, reveals a new study.
"Same-sex couples often must undergo psychological...
Anesthesia may alter emotional behaviour in kids
New York, Sep 4 (IANS) Repeated exposure to anesthesia in early life may alter emotional behaviour that may persist for years, a study has...
Breastfeeding has lifesaving benefits: Unicef
United Nations, Jan 29 (IANS) Breastfeeding has lifesaving benefits, the United Nations Children's Fund (Unicef) said in a statement here late on Thursday.
"Investing in...
Eat hot chillies daily to stay in shape
Sydney, Aug 19 (IANS) If you love to include chillies in your diet, you have another healthy reason to do so. According to a...
How to avoid dreaded chocolate ‘bloom’
New York, May 7 (IANS) Get put off by the whitish coating called a bloom on your chocolate's surface? A new study helps confectioners...
High-fructose diet hampers recovery from brain injury
New York, Oct 3 (IANS) A diet high in processed foods which are often sweetened with high-fructose corn syrup may impair the brains' ability...
New insight into how brain processes visual cues
Washington, Aug 31 (IANS) Neuroscientists know that some connections in the brain for processing visuals are pruned through neural development. This knowledge may, however,...
