Controversy over childhood vaccines may make it too easy to embrace what appear to be new vaccine benefits. London, Feb 2 (IANS) In a surprise revelation, researchers report that nearly 75 percent of the vaccine-related…
New York, Feb 2 (IANS) Women who have more regular sleep schedules, including regular bedtimes across weekdays and weekends, have improved metabolic health, says a new study. Disrupting biological timing and high bedtime variability may…
New York, Feb 2 (IANS) US researchers have found that a medication commonly used to treat high blood pressure and irregular heartbeat may have the potential to improve some social functions of individuals with autism….
New York, Feb 2 (IANS) People who are fit are more likely to survive their first heart attack, a new study reveals, adding that low fitness may pose a risk of death following a cardiac…
London, Feb 2 (IANS) British researchers have identified a piece of non-coding Ribonucleic acid (RNA) that stops cells turning cancerous, reveals a study. The human genome contains around three metres of DNA, of which only…
London, Feb 2 (IANS) Serious depression could be a risk factor for heart disease or stroke among older adults, suggests new research. The researchers from the University of Bordeaux in France, and colleagues studied 7,313…
New York, Feb 2 (IANS) What has Super Bowl to do with flu spread? A lot, say, researchers, adding that having a team in the Super Bowl resulted in an average 18 percent increase in…
Sydney, Feb 2 (IANS) Two cases of Zika virus infection were detected in Australia’s News South Wales state, the media reported on Tuesday. According to reports, the victims had recently travelled to the Caribbean before…
Geneva, Feb 2 (IANS) The recent cluster of microcephaly cases and other neurologic disorders reported in Brazil constituted a public health emergency of international concern, the World Health Organisation (WHO) said on Monday. The announcement…
New York, Feb 1 (IANS) If the Viagra pill did not do much for you last night, do not just blame yourself as the pill may itself be a fake one. To save you from…
Northwestern University researchers have developed a new hybrid polymer with removable supramolecular compartments, shown in this molecular model.Credit: Mark E. Seniw, Northwestern University Washington, Feb 1 (IANS) Researchers from Northwestern University have developed a new…
By Rupesh Dutta and Nishant Arora New Delhi, Feb 1 (IANS) Reasonable costs, less pain, early recovery and increasing awareness have put India on the global map when it comes to robot-assisted surgeries across the…
Abu Dhabi, Feb 1 (IANS/WAM) As the Zika virus outbreak continues to spread — reaching 24 countries in the Americas, the World Health Organisation (WHO) has called on governments in the Middle East to work…
Toronto, Feb 1 (IANS) At least three most-downloaded pedometer smartphone apps have lower accuracy than standard pedometers, a study says. According to a study of pedometer apps Runtastic, Moves and Accupedo by researchers from the…
Beijing, Feb 1 (IANS) Chinese researchers have engineered a liver tissue in the lab which closely mimics the organ’s complicated functions more effectively – a finding that can lead to the development of functional liver…
New York, Feb 1 (IANS) Viral infection during pregnancy may cause change in a particular immune response in mothers and increase risk of autism spectrum disorder in their offspring, suggests new research. The study, published…
Composition of various exotic fruits isolated on white background New York, Feb 1 (IANS) Girls who eat more high-fibre foods during adolescence – especially lots of fruits and vegetables – may have significantly lower breast…
London, Feb 1 (IANS) In a major step forward in the diagnosis and treatment of schizophrenia, researchers have discovered that its symptoms are linked to the brain’s anatomical characteristics. “The current study provides further evidence…
New York, Jan 31 (IANS) Is there any link between low levels of mental functioning and poor health? A study shows that the same genes which influence people’s health also shape how effectively they think….
New York, Jan 31 (IANS) The US researchers have identified two life-threatening vector-borne diseases that can be passed from mother to child through the placenta. Researchers at the University of Iowa have identified Chagas and…