Washington, July 25 (IANS) The US medical research agency National Institutes of Health has partnered with Google Cloud for a new initiative that aims to harness the power of commercial cloud computing and provide biomedical…
Mumbai, July 25 (IANS) Indian actress Priyanka Chopra is praying for the speedy recovery of singer Demi Lovato, who was rushed to a hospital after suffering a suspected drug overdose. Priyanka on Wednesday tweeted: “Strength…
Los Angeles, July 25 (IANS) Singer Demi Lovato was rushed to a hospital here after suffering a suspected drug overdose. TMZ initially cited law enforcement sources saying it appeared to be a “heroin overdose”. However,…
Geneva, July 25 (IANS) The Joint United Nations Program on HIV/AIDS (UNAIDS) has urged countries to take bold action to address the HIV prevention crisis amid the ongoing 22nd International AIDS Conference in Amsterdam, Netherlands….
New Delhi, July 24 (IANS) With alarming shortage of staff in the Health Department, Delhi Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal on Tuesday set up a deadline of September 15 to fill up all vacancies on contract….
Mumbai, July 24 (IANS) The US Agency for International Development (USAID) and Dewan Housing Finance Corp Ltd (DHFL) on Tuesday signed a $10 million loan guarantee agreement which will benefit small and medium enterprises operating…
New Delhi, July 24 (IANS) Increased consumption of apples and Indian government’s plans to promote fresh fruits in the diet served in schools have brought good opportunity for apple cultivators in the US, a US…
Beijing, July 24 (IANS) The chairman of Chinese pharmaceutical company Changsheng Biotech, accused of falsifying data on its vaccines, has been arrested for questioning along with three other company executives, the firm said on Tuesday….
New Delhi, July 24 (IANS) Actress Shilpa Shetty has been appointed the brand ambassador for SRL Diagnostics. The diagnostics chain has rolled out a new preventive customised health check platform under the brand name SRL…
New York, July 24 (IANS) Even negligible levels of antibiotics in chicken blood can cause bacterial resistance and sicken people with hard-to-treat infections, suggests new research based on a study of antibiotic resistance in leech’s…
Washington, July 24 (IANS) While the Moon is presently unsuitable for habitation, there could have been life on its surface about four billion years ago, researchers have suggested. There may have been actually two early…
Tokyo, July 24 (IANS) Low-intensity ultrasound waves may improve cognitive dysfunction in patients with dementia and/or Alzheimer’s disease, scientists suggest. Applying low-intensity pulsed ultrasound (LIPUS) to the whole brain of the mice improved blood vessel…
Panaji, July 24 (IANS) Janata Dal-Secular MLA C.K. Nanu on Tuesday said that the LDF government in Kerala had cracked down on the misuse of formalin to preserve fish meant for human consumption, adding that…
New York, July 24 (IANS) Scientists have discovered a promising class of forgotten antibodies which may offer protection against HIV-1 virus. The antibody called Immunoglobulin M (IgM) — which is naturally produced by plasma cells…
Sydney, July 24 (IANS) Older adults who exercise above the current recommended levels may have a reduced risk of developing chronic disease as compared to those who do not exercise, a new study has found….
Toronto, July 24 (IANS) Do you know why you instantly recall the smell of apple pie prepared way back by your grandmother as you walk into her kitchen? There is a scientific reason behind it….
London, July 24 (IANS) Children of mothers with Type-1 diabetes are at significantly higher risk of being overweight and of exhibiting insulin resistance, new research has found. “Our study shows that children of mothers with…
New York, July 24 (IANS) What if your hubby won’t come to wipe your tears as you go through tough times. Believe in your pet dog as the canine will come rushing to you if…
New York, July 24 (IANS) If you think you can’t do anything about your intelligence as this is something that can’t be changed, check your stress levels as this may harm your studies. According to…
New York, July 24 (IANS) A team of US researchers has developed an “artificial synapse” that does not process information like a digital computer but rather mimics the way human brain completes tasks. The discovery…