Safe-to-eat spinach on your way
New York, Aug 22 (IANS) Scientists have reported a new, easy-to-implement method to disinfect green leafy vegetables like spinach to reduce outbreaks of illness.
Leafy...
Poor sleep may lead to extreme gestational weight gain
New York, Feb 2 (IANS) Both too short and too long sleep durations in pregnancy are associated with extremes of gestational weight gain, says...
Lupin acquires US-based Gavis for $880 mn
Mumbai, July 23 (IANS) Indian pharmaceuticals company Lupin Limited on Thursday said it has entered into a definitive agreement to acquire US-based privately-held company...
Embrace spirituality to fight cancer
Washington, Aug 10 (IANS) Being spiritual can help cancer patients improve their physical, mental and social well being, finds new research.
The three-part analysis found...
Gut microbes can reduce severity of malaria
New York, Feb 9 (IANS) Micro-organisms in the gut have the potential to reduce the severity of malaria, suggests a new study.
Gut microbes can...
Britons shun ‘unrealistic’ alcohol guidelines: Study
London, Aug 5 (IANS) The current British alcohol guidelines are unrealistic and largely ignored because they have little relevance to people's drinking habits, a...
New drug shows promise to treat colorectal cancer
Singapore, Jan 9 (IANS) A small molecule drug combined with chemotherapy may effectively treat colorectal cancer patients, says a new study.
The researchers demonstrated the...
Genetic code cracked for deadly parasite
Melbourne, Feb 10 (IANS) Scientists have cracked the genetic code of a deadly parasite known to infect young children and puppies worldwide.
The parasite, T....
Fatty foods trigger inflammation leading to diabetes
New York, Sep 28 (IANS) An enhanced inflammatory response could be the key link between high saturated fat intake and the development of diseases...
Many couples don’t like erotic kissing globally: Study
New York, Aug 6 (IANS) Sexual and romantic kissing is not welcomed in many cultures around the world, finds an interesting study, adding that...
