New York, July 15 (IANS) Distancing yourself from a decision may help you make the choice that produces the most benefit for you and others affected, suggests new research. It holds that one key to…
New York, July 15 (IANS) Symptoms of food-induced anaphylaxis in infants are less severe than in toddlers and older children, a new study suggests. Anaphylaxis is defined as a reaction that involves multiple systems in…
Beijing, July 15 (IANS) Some 17.58 million babies were born in China last year, according to figures released on Sunday. According to the figures from the National Health Commission, about 51 per cent of the…
By Arun Kumar Das Darbhanga, July 15 (IANS) An innovative approach is underway in this Bihar district to make contaminated water potable — with the active participation of private players in coordination with state agencies….
By Venkatachari Jagannathan Chennai, July 15 (IANS) Over 130 companies have shown interest in the Indian space agency’s lithium ion cell technology and the pre-application conference will be held on Tuesday, said a senior official….
Washington, July 15 (IANS) The Academy of Television Arts and Sciences (ATAS) has nominated NASA’s Jet Propulsion Laboratory (JPL) for Outstanding Original Interactive Program for its coverage of the Cassini mission’s Grand Finale at Saturn….
By Mayabhushan Nagvenkar Panaji, July 15 (IANS) Over the last few days, the word formalin or formaldehyde, a powerful carcinogenic disinfectant used to preserve dead bodies in mortuaries, is on the lips of most fish-loving…
New York, July 15 (IANS) Treatment with hormone testosterone could be effective at combating a condition of loss of body mass in cancer patients and improving the quality of life, say researchers. Approximately 20 per…
London, July 15 (IANS) Scientists have found evidence of a link between herpes infection and Alzheimer’s disease as well as the potential of antivirals in reducing the risk of the neurodegenerative disease. In the study,…
Colombo, July 15 (IANS) Sri Lanka has announced that it is moving its centuries-old folk medicine system for protection under the international intellectual property system. On Saturday, Minister of Industry and Commerce Rishard Bathiudeen said…
Darbhanga/Patna, July 14 (IANS) An innovative cost-effective drinking water project in Bihar promises to lower the price of one-litre bottle to 50 paise — cheapest in the world. The project — Sulabh Jal — was…
Patna, July 14 (IANS) An innovative cost-effective drinking water project in Bihar promises to lower the price of one-litre bottle to 50 paise. The project launched on Saturday in Darbhanga by Sulabh International will convert…
New York, July 14 (IANS) Examining stress and inflammation in the heart may be key to predicting risk of Parkinson’s disease, say researchers, as it may help physicians test new therapies and delay the progression…
Panaji, July 14 (IANS) Goa Agriculture Minister Vijai Sardesai on Saturday accused the state’s media of acting like “prophets of doom” as major local dailies ran stories and editorials criticizing the government for its alleged…
Washington, July 14 (IANS) Using data collected by NASA’s Juno spacecraft, scientists have got clues to a previously undiscovered volcano on the Jupiter moon Io. With its Jovian InfraRed Auroral Mapper (JIRAM) instrument, the Juno…
Toronto, July 14 (IANS) One in three people, between 30-69 years, living in India’s northeastern states, suffered premature deaths due to haemorrhagic stroke in 2015, and were about three times higher than the national average,…
New York, July 14 (IANS) While eating foods rich in omega-3 fatty acids, such as fatty fish, certain nuts and seeds, have been known to prevent heart diseases and arthritis, a new research, led by…
Washington, July 14 (IANS) The US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) on Saturday approved the first drug with an indication for treatment of smallpox. Smallpox, a contagious and sometimes fatal infectious disease, was declared eradicated…
New Delhi, July 13 (IANS) Raising a red flag against foreign NGOs including Bill and Melinda Gates Foundation (BMGF), the RSS-affiliated Swadeshi Jagran Manch (SJM) on Friday demanded central and state governments to review their…
Chandigarh, July 13 (IANS) Dispensaries falling under Punjab’s rural development department will be used as drug rehabilitation centres to tackle the rampant drugs abuse problem in the state, a minister said on Friday. Rural Development…