Why some women can’t say no to junk food
Melbourne, April 6 (IANS) Eating a healthy diet during adolescence could reverse the junk-food cravings in males but not females, reveals a fascinating research.
The...
Washington: Edible batteries that power ‘smart’ pills to organs soon
Washington (IANS): Imagine a "smart pill" that can sense problems in your intestines and actively release an appropriate drug. But the problem is that...
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...
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...
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.
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Smokers who quit 15 years ago still at high lung cancer risk
New York, Jan 27 (IANS) People who kicked the butt as long as 15 years ago are still at high risk for lung cancer...
Electrical control of cancer cell growth found
New York, Aug 25 (IANS) Researchers have discovered a new electrical mechanism that can control the molecular switches connected to growth of cancer cells.
The...
Novel drugs that disguise as human platelets to target cancer
New York, Sep 30 (IANS) In a first, researchers have developed a technique that coats anti-cancer drugs as patient's own platelets, allowing the drugs...
Impulsive individuals at increased binge eating risk
New York, May 29 (IANS) If a little stress makes you a lot impulsive, you may be at an increased risk of binge eating...
