This app helps you switch to healthier foods
New York, July 1 (IANS) Researchers have developed a novel app which can act as a nutritionist at the shopper’s side in the grocery store. Aptly named “FoodSwitch”, the app can help users scan a…
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Hormone intake could change DNA
London, July 1 (IANS) Even small dosage of hormone intake can alter gene expression in a way that also affects the next generation, warns a study. In an experiment with pigs, the researchers demonstrated that…
Viruses most common cause of meningitis in Britain
London, July 1 (IANS) Viruses are the most common cause of meningitis in adults and a cause of substantial long-term ill health in Britain, says a study. Meningitis is an acute inflammation of the protective…
Childhood cancer survivors at higher risk of hormone diseases
New York, July 1 (IANS) Largely due to the exposure to radiation therapy, people who have survived cancer in their childhood may be at an increased risk for developing hormones disorders that may lead to…
Novel nuclear medicine technique can combat brain disease
New York, June 30 (IANS) A new molecular imaging method can monitor the success of gene therapy in all areas of the brain that may allow physicians to effectively tackle brain conditions such as Parkinson’s…
Adolescent drinking may reduce grey matter
London, June 30 (IANS) Regular consumption of alcohol, even in moderate levels, can adversely affect young people, especially girls — both their metabolism as well as volume of grey matter, a study has found. The…
New type of lung cancer identified
New York, June 30 (IANS) Researchers have identified a new kind of small-cell lung cancer (SCLC) that may pave the way for developing personalised medicine approaches to target this previously unnoticed form of the disease….
Women’s bladder not sterile, contains bacteria: Study
New York, June 30 (IANS) In a breakthrough, US researchers have found that women’s bladder is not a sterile place and can contain both beneficial and deadly bacteria, a finding that could lead to better…
Know how obesity may cause early onset of Alzheimer’s
Toronto, June 30 (IANS) While ageing has been long identified as a significant risk factor for Alzheimer’s disease, a new study shows that obesity during middle age may contribute to the early development of the…
Arsenic-affected villages get access to world’s cheapest potable water in West Bengal
Madhusudan Kanti (North 24 Parganas), June 30 (IANS) Areas near Indo-Bangladesh border in West Bengal have witnessed a steep decline in arsenic-related diseases over a period of three years after setting up of a cheap…
New algorithm that may predict your intelligence
New York, June 30 (IANS) Be careful if you lie about your IQ as researchers have developed a machine-learning algorithm that may tell how smart you are by looking at a scan of your brain….
NASA’s Hubble spots massive cluster of 10 billion-years-old stars
Washington, June 30 (IANS) NASA’s Hubble Space Telescope has detected a stunning image of a huge collection of ageing stars, believed to be 10 billion-years-old. This rich and dense smattering of stars is a massive…
How ablation may help treat atrial fibrillation
New York, June 30 (IANS) Using catheter-based ablation instead of medications alone may reduce the risks of death and stroke in patients with the common form of heart arrhythmia known as atrial fibrillation (AFib), a…
Air pollution linked to diabetes, India at greater risk: Lancet
New York, June 30 (IANS) Outdoor air pollution even at levels deemed safe may be associated with an increased risk of diabetes globally, with India being at a greater risk due to lack of air…
UP reports maximum decline in Maternal Mortality Ratio
New Delhi, June 29 (IANS) Uttar Pradesh on Friday emerged as the surprise first among states who have recorded the maximum percentage of decline in Maternal Mortality Ratio (MMR), it was announced on Friday. Uttarakhand,…
Naidu releases commemorative coin on Mahalanobis
Kolkata, June 29 (IANS) Vice President M Venkaiah Naidu on Friday released a commemorative coin of Rs 125 denomination to celebrate the 125th birth anniversary of scientist Prasanta Chandra Mahalanobis and 12th Statistics Day. Describing…
USP, Telangana government set up pharma training institute
Hyderabad, June 29 (IANS) The United States Pharmacopeia (USP) has joined hands with the Telangana government to set up a training institute to help prepare university graduates and pharmaceutical professionals to contribute to a culture…
Environment of honesty prevailing in country: Modi
New Delhi, June 29 (IANS) Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Friday said the country is witnessing an environment of honesty where many citizens are coming forward to make their contribution towards nation building. “Today, an…
SpaceX rocket carrying AI research blasts off for space station
Washington, June 29 (IANS) A SpaceX Dragon spacecraft loaded with about 2,600 kgs of research and supplies, including experiments investigating cellular biology, Earth science and Artificial Intelligence (AI), lifted off on a Falcon 9 rocket…
Government transforming health infra for New India: Modi
New Delhi, June 29 (IANS) Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Friday said his government is transforming the country’s health infrastructure that is fit for “New India”. Speaking after inaugurating five projects worth Rs 1,700 crore…