New York, Aug 23 (IANS) At a time when consumer electronics players are aiming to develop safe Lithium-ion batteries that don’t catch fire, a team of researchers has developed a practical and inexpensive way to…
New York, Aug 23 (IANS) Consuming at least seven drinks of alcohol per week in your adolescence may increase the risk of high grade prostate cancer later, a new study has found. The study found…
New Delhi. Aug 23 (IANS) According to the World Health Organisation (WHO), hepatitis is one of the widely-recognised public health diseases in India, and liver diseases are the 10th most common cause of death in…
Washington, Aug 23 (IANS) NASA has rolled out a new app that allows you to take a picture of yourself in a virtual spacesuit, posing in front of gorgeous cosmic locations, like the Orion Nebula…
Berlin, Aug 23 (IANS) A European satellite was launched into a polar orbit, marking the beginning of a coordinated mission to improve weather forecasts by using new laser technology to measure winds around the globe….
Toronto, Aug 22 (IANS) Mothers, take note. Breastfeeding may reduce the risk for stroke in post-menopausal women, a new study has found. The study, published in the Journal of the American Heart Association, showed 23…
New Delhi, Aug 22 (IANS) The Supreme Court has ruled that the larger public interest of health and medical care would prevail over the right to voluntary retirement by the doctors as medical services are…
Bengaluru, Aug 22 (IANS) The US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has approved the application of pharma major Strides’ arm to market two generic drugs for therapy in North America, said the company on Wednesday….
Colombo, Aug 22 (IANS) Over 100 towns across Sri Lanka have boycotted the sale of cigarettes with the aim of making the country tobacco-free, the Health Ministry said on Wednesday. According to the ministry, the…
Jerusalem, Aug 22 (IANS) Women, take note. If you are suffering from depression, it may affect your child’s stress and physical well-being throughout life, a new study has found. The findings, published in the Journal…
Thiruvananthapuram, Aug 22 (IANS) The Indian Medical Association (IMA) on Wednesday urged Malayalam superstars Mammootty and Mohanlal to help ease the suffering of the hundreds of thousands in relief camps in Kerala following the devastating…
New York, Aug 22 (IANS) As little as one hour of exposure to tobacco smoke per week can increase the risk of having respiratory symptoms, such as shortness of breath and a dry cough at…
New Delhi, Aug 21 (IANS) Union Minister for Food Processing Industries Harsimrat Kaur Badal held a meeting with representatives of food-processing industry and informed them about the immediate need for baby food in Kerala relief…
New York, Aug 21 (IANS) Involvement of teachers as participants in school recess — leading games, monitoring play and ensuring conflicts — may boost kid’s physical activity, a new study has found. Recess is seen…
New Delhi, Aug 21 (IANS) The Centre on Tuesday said 65 tonnes of emergency drugs have been transported by the Indian Air Force to check epidemics in flood-hit Kerala. According to the Health Ministry, one…
London, Aug 21 (IANS) Hominins evolved a strong grip similar to modern human hands at least 500,000 years ago, reveals a study of ancient stone tools. The findings demonstrated that without the ability to perform…
Washington, Aug 21 (IANS) Using data from a NASA instrument aboard the Chandrayaan-1 spacecraft, a team of scientists has confirmed there is water ice on the surface of the Moon. In the darkest and coldest…
New York, Aug 21 (IANS) Teenagers with similar levels of mental health issues such as anxiety and depression are more likely to remain friends, but dissimilarites can create incidence instability, a new study has found….
New York, Aug 21 (IANS) Fighting hard to retain youthfulness and prevent signs of premature ageing? An extract from the maple tree leaves may help prevent wrinkles, suggests a study. Maple trees are best known…
Thiruvananthapuram, Aug 21 (IANS) People returning to their flood-battered homes in Kerala from relief camps were are being greeted by snakes and other reptiles and insects. At Chalakudy in Thrissur district, a man who returned…