Human ‘heart on a chip’ to aid drug tests
New York, March 10 (IANS) for the first time, scientists - including an Indian American bioengineer - have developed a network of pulsating cardiac...
Hair care for teenagers
Hair care for teenagers
New Delhi, April 29 (IANS) When the hormons kick in during your teen years, taking special care of your hair will...
Drop in temperature may increase cardio-vascular disease risk
Drop in temperature may increase cardio-vascular disease risk
Kolkata, Jan 10 (IANS) Several factors such as a drop in body temperature, decreased level of vitamin...
Antidepressants up risk of death: Study
Antidepressants up risk of death: Study
Toronto, Sep 15 (IANS) Medications commonly prescribed to reduce depression and anxiety may increase the risk of death by...
Preterm babies sleep more independently: Study
Preterm babies sleep more independently: Study
London, Sep 22 (IANS) Preterm babies have more medical sleep problems such as nocturnal movement, restlessness during the night...
New anti-viral composition effective in combating influenza A viruses
New anti-viral composition effective in combating influenza A viruses
Moscow: Scientists have developed a unique anti-viral composition that can effectively provide protection against several influenza...
Immune-blocking drug could stop cancer re-growth
London, Aug 13 (IANS) Combining chemotherapy with a drug that blocks part of the immune system from going into overdrive might help prevent cancer...
Blood test for Alzheimer’s comes a step closer
Blood test for Alzheimer's comes a step closer
London, Sep 1 (IANS) In a major step towards development of a blood test for Alzheimer's disease,...
Diabetes drug may not lower baby’s birthweight
London, July 12 (IANS) Treating obese pregnant women with a diabetes drug does not stop their babies from being born overweight, research has found.
Doctors...
Antidepressants work better with nutrient supplements: Study
Sydney, April 27 (IANS) A team of researchers has found that certain nutritional supplements can increase the effectiveness of anti-depressants in people suffering from...
