What causes alcohol addiction?
London, June 25 (IANS) Molecular mechanisms including lower levels of a protein in the brain may be the reason why addicts choose alcohol over an alternative reward, finds a study that may help improve treatment…
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This biodegradable plaster can treat your mouth ulcers
London, June 25 (IANS) Scientists have developed a novel biodegradable patch that acts as a plaster and sticks inside the mouth, thus helping in the treatment of oral ulcers. The unique patch, able to stick…
Novel ship coating can help reduce fuel, energy costs
New York, June 25 (IANS) Researchers, led by one of Indian-origin, have developed a novel type of “omniphobic” coating that can repel water, oil and alcohol, thus helping the US Navy reduce fuel as well…
Modi to lay foundation stone for AIIMS in TN
Chennai, June 25 (IANS) Prime Minister Narendra Modi will lay the foundation stone for the proposed All India Institute of Medical Sciences (AIIMS) in Madurai, Tamil Nadu BJP President Tamilisai Soundararajan said on Monday. Speaking…
Two colours on one person is beautiful: Saumya
Mumbai, June 25 (IANS) Actress Saumya Tandon has a special message on World Vitiligo Day, which is observed on June 25. She says two colours on one person is beautiful and is not contagious. Saumya…
WHO’s gaming disorder classification ‘premature’: Report
London, June 25 (IANS) The classification of “gaming disorder” as a mental health condition by the World Health Organization (WHO) was “premature” and based on a “moral panic”, experts have suggested. They contended that while…
Pakistan to launch observatory satellite
Islamabad, June 25 (IANS) Pakistan is set to launch the indigenously developed PakTES-1A observatory satellite in July, the Foreign Ministry announced. Fitted with sensors and cameras, the 285 kg satellite will remain stationary 610 km…
7 daily habits you can adopt to make wellness a way of life
New Delhi, June 25 (IANS) With todays fast-paced life, following a healthy lifestyle is a difficult task. However, adopting healthy lifestyle habits are essential to achieve wellness. From preventive care to managing lifestyle issues, wellness…
How toxic air is causing malnutrition in trees
London, June 25 (IANS) Besides affecting human health, air pollution is also causing malnutrition in trees by harming a fungi that is important for providing mineral nutrients to tree roots, finds a new study. Mycorrhizae…
Moonshine kills four in Bihar
Patna, June 25 (IANS) Four people died after consuming spurious liquor in Bihar’s Begusarai district, police said on Monday. The four were admitted to a hospital on Sunday night after they complained of stomach pain…
NASA seeks partnership with US industry to develop first Gateway Element
Washington, June 25 (IANS) In line with US President Donald Trump’s “Space Policy Directive 1”, NASA has sought partnership with the US industry to develop the first element of the Gateway, which will become the…
Australian state cultivates rare trees as ‘insurance policy’
Sydney, June 25 (IANS) Australia’s New South Wales (NSW) state is cultivating the rare Wollemi Pine or the “Dinosaur Tree” as an “insurance policy” for the sustenance of the fragile species, researchers said on Monday….
Britain mulls new measures to tackle childhood obesity
London, June 25 (IANS) Britain is to mull banning the sale of high-energy caffeine-laden drinks to young children after a study found a quarter of 6 to 9 year olds consumed them. At the same…
First transcatheter heart valve replacement surgery performed in India: Doctors
Hyderabad, June 24 (IANS) Doctors at the Krishna Institute of Medical Sciences (KIMS) here claimed to have performed India’s first transcatheter aortic valve replacement surgery on a patient who underwent a failed valve surgery in…
An extra year of education can make you smarter
London, June 24 (IANS) An extra year of schooling may leave students with new knowledge and may lead to a small but noticeable increase to students’ IQ, a new study suggests. The researchers found that…
Supermassive stars may have been born amid globular clusters
London, June 24 (IANS) Astronomers have proposed a new theory that attempts to explain the existence of peculiar chemical elements in ancient clusters of stars called globular clusters. Globular clusters are ancient compact clusters of…
New interaction therapy shows promise for depression in kids
New York, June 24 (IANS) If your child is depressed, then a therapy-based treatment for disruptive behavioural disorders can be used as an effective treatment option, a new study suggests. The researchers studied 229 parent-child…
Oceanography satellite to mark 10th year in orbit
Los Angeles, June 24 (IANS) Originally designed for a three-to-five-year mission, an international oceanography satellite that is tracking the rise in global sea level marks its 10th year in orbit this week. The US-European Ocean…
Schizophenia, bipolar disorder may be genetic: Study
New York, June 24 (IANS) Scientists have found that some psychiatric disorders like schizophrenia, bipolar disorder may be genetic, whereas neurological disorders like Parkinson’s or Alzheimer’s, appeared more distinct. The study indicated that psychiatric disorders…
TB vaccine may help people with Type-1 diabetes
New York, June 24 (IANS) A vaccine primarily used for treating tuberculosis (TB) may be effective in reducing high blood sugar among people with Type – 1 diabetes, results from a clinical trial has revealed….