Higher sense of autonomy make toddlers smarter
Toronto, Jan 14 (IANS) Children with a higher sense of autonomy are likely to possess stronger mental skills, says a study.
Higher cognitive skills are...
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...
Vitamin D may help treat age-related diseases
New York, March 18 (IANS) The sunshine vitamin can be of great help for people during their sunset years as it may play a...
Effect of dengue minimal in northeast India: Experts
Agartala, Sep 29 (IANS) Though the Aedes aegypti mosquito, which causes dengue, is found in abundance in the northeastern states, the deaths due to...
Obesity rising among American adults: Study
Washington, Nov 13 (IANS) Over one-third adults and 17 percent of youth in the US were obese during 2011-2014, says a new survey by...
Breast pumps seen as solution for young working mothers
New Delhi, Aug 9 (IANS) No one expected 27-year-old Simmi Narayan to return to work just a month after delivering her first child -...
Body postures reveal love life
New York, July 10 (IANS) It may sound intriguing to many but how you balance your body in different postures can reveal how stable...
Gene therapy treats dogs affected by night blindness
New York, Oct 14 (IANS) Gene therapy has been found to preserve vision in a study involving dogs with naturally occurring, late-stage retinitis pigmentosa,...
Depression does not spread: Study
London, Aug 20 (IANS) Be rest assured that simply talking to or helping a friend who is suffering from depression would not affect your...
