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Does sexual aggression change female brain?

New York, Feb 20 (IANS) Exposure to sexual violence may alter the female brain and reduce maternal behaviour needed to care for offspring, a new study suggests. The researchers discovered that pre-pubescent female rodents paired…





Eat avocado to improve cholesterol levels

New York, Feb 20 (IANS) Eating fresh avocados every day can significantly change lipid profiles and improve cholesterol levels, reveals a study conducted at the University of the Pacific at Stockton in California. According to…





Eating potatoes ups potassium, fiber in kids

(Photo credit FRANCOIS NASCIMBENI/AFP/Getty Images) New York, Feb 20 (IANS) Potatoes tend to be well-liked by kids and can be a good source of potassium and dietary fiber for children aged one-three years, a study…



WHO dispels rumors about Zika and microcephaly

Beijing, Feb 20 (IANS) While the Zika virus is spreading explosively in the Americas, where an increasing number of microcephaly cases are being reported, rumours about the virus and microcephaly are also swirling. The World…


First Zika case confirmed in South Africa

Johannesburg, Feb 20 (IANS) South African health authorities on Friday confirmed the first Zika case involving a Colombian businessman. The businessman who visited Johannesburg has been diagnosed with Zika by a private Johannesburg pathology laboratory,…





Cancer patients given wrong dose of medication

Sydney, Feb 19 (IANS) Dozens of Australian cancer patients have reportedly received less than the recommended dosage of a chemotherapy drug over a three-year period in a prestigious hospital. While the problem has been known…