Category: Study

Artificial skin that grows hair could help burn victims

Tokyo, April 2 (IANS) Japanese researchers have successfully grown complex skin tissue - complete with hair follicles and oil-producing sebaceous…

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Excess weight can increase odds of asthma in women

New York, April 2 (IANS) Obesity and a common endocrine system disorder among women of reproductive age - polycystic ovary…

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Hong Kong designer constructs life-sized robot after Scarlett Johansson

Beijing, April 2 (IANS) A Hong Kong product and graphic designer has constructed a life-sized robot from scratch. Ricky Ma,…

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Obesity can be predicted as early as six months of age

New York, April 2 (IANS) Severe obesity can be indentified in babies using a simple body mass index measurement as…

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Overfed fetus may become an overweight adolescent

London, April 2 (IANS) A foetus that is fed with excess nutrition is likely to become an overweight adolescent, new…

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Mother’s antibacterial soap use may affect baby’s gut bacteria

New York, April 2 (IANS) Use of antibacterial bar soap, especially those containing a compound called triclocarban (TCC), during pregnancy…

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One-fifth of global population will be obese by 2025

London, April 1 (IANS) A study published on Friday by British medical journal The Lancet has revealed that in 2025…

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Scientists reveal Zika virus structure

New York, April 1 (IANS) US researchers have for the first time determined the structure of the Zika virus, revealing…

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Mimicry can help patients with Alzheimer’s

London, April 1 (IANS) Imitating movements can help Alzheimer's patients regain some of their lost abilities due to the memory-impairing…

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Paid maternity leave can lead to better infant health

Toronto, April 1 (IANS) Longer and paid maternity leave may reduce a new mother's stress level leading to better infant…

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Handheld ‘pen’ to allow doctors print stem cells during surgery

Sydney, April 1 (IANS) Australian researchers have designed a small, lightweight 3D printing pen that surgeons can hold with their…

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Early sleep problems can lead to pain later in life

London, April 1 (IANS) Sleep problems in young adults, especially women, are significantly linked to chronic pain and even worsening…

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Premature babies at higher risk of developing autism

Tokyo, April 1 (IANS) Premature babies are more likely to show lack of interest in social skills than infants born…

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New vaccine regimen shows promise against Chikungunya virus

New York, April 1 (IANS) Researchers, including one of Indian-origin, have developed a novel vaccine regimen that produces rapid and…

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White dwarf star shows presence of pure oxygen

London, April 1 (IANS) Researchers have discovered a rare white dwarf star with an atmosphere dominated by a pure layer…

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Forgetting process helps us adapt to new surroundings

London, April 1 (IANS) Forgetting can be the result of an active deletion process in the brain rather than a…

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Love for exercise begins right in the womb

New York, April 1 (IANS) If would-be mothers remain physically active during pregnancy, they may have children who are exercise-friendly…

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One-two cup of coffee daily may cut colorectal cancer risk

New York, April 1 (IANS) Drinking black, decaf or even instant coffee daily can lower the risk of developing colorectal…

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Know how best to reduce energy consumption at your home

Toronto, April 1 (IANS) If power bills form a major chunk of your spending during the peak summer and winter…

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Asia likely to face severe water crisis by 2050: Study

New York, April 1 (IANS) Asia, the continent that houses roughly half the world's population, will face a "high risk…

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