Opossum peptide may save lives lost to snakebites
New York, March 23 (IANS) Scientists have turned to the opossum -- a rat-like mammal found in the Americas -- to develop a promising...
Blocking a gene may prevent heart diseases
Toronto, July 30 (IANS) Blocking the expression of a gene may help prevent illnesses linked to excessive fat in blood such as cardiovascular and...
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...
Hormone-brain combo govern desire for sex
London, Feb 13 (IANS) If she is not in the mood tonight, do not just blame her for spoiling yours. New research suggests a...
How probiotics benefit our gut
New York, April 15 (IANS) A strain of good gut bacteria that has been linked to providing relief in intestinal problems, respiratory infections and...
Vitamin D quite crucial to sick cats’ survival
London, May 14 (IANS) The secret of a sick cat's survival lies in the levels of vitamin D in its body, says a new...
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...
Even your sweat can bring happiness
London (IANS) Do you know why she feels happy when you are in jolly mood? The answer lies in your sweat.
When happy, our bodies...
Watching cartoons can make kids fat
New York, July 14 (IANS) Children consume more high-calorie food such as cookies and candy after observing egg-shaped cartoon characters that they perceive to...
Don’t blame salt alone for high BP: Study
New York, April 28 (IANS) Lack of potassium in the diet, not a little more salt than what is currently recommended, is linked to...
