New York, April 24 (IANS) Are you an authoritative parent? A new study has found that harsh parenting may increase a child’s risk of obesity and poor physical health in adulthood. According to researchers, attempts…
London, April 24 (IANS) Taking a low-dose of aspirin is likely to increase the survival of patients receiving cancer treatment by up to 20 percent as well as stop their cancer from spreading, says a…
New York, April 24 (IANS) Scientists have discovered residues of Swiss cheese-making process left on the fragments of ceramic pots in the Swiss Alps that date back from Neolithic times to the Iron Age. The…
New York, April 24 (IANS) Researchers have found that adding salt to metal oxides increases their energy storage capacity by increasing their surface area. The team, including researchers from Drexel University in the US, Huazhong…
New York, April 24 (IANS) Older adults who meet twice in a week for strength training can boost their stamina and live longer, thus lowering the odds of cardiac death and cancer, finds a study….
London, April 24 (IANS) Blocking a certain signalling molecule can alleviate symptoms for breathing problems like asthma as well as lead to improved treatments, finds a study. The findings showed that restricting the production of…
New York, April 24 (IANS) Despite having extremely underdeveloped muscles and wings, young birds may acquire a mature flight stroke early in life by initially relying more on their legs and wings for power, finds…
London, April 24 (IANS) Wild bumblebees are born with the ability to remove pollen from nectarless flowers using high-frequency vibrations, a team of researchers has discovered. Bumblebees have been found to grab the flower and…
San Francisco, April 24 (IANS) The world’s largest solar-powered aircraft, Solar Impulse 2, has completed a three-day flight over the Pacific Ocean, a media report said on Sunday. It flew over San Francisco’s Golden Gate…
Bengaluru, April 23 (IANS) India is set to flight test, in June, a home-grown reusable launch vehicle to demonstrate its capability to re-enter atmosphere and return to earth for more space missions, a top official…
London, April 23 (IANS) If you want to contribute towards curbing food waste, something as simple as checking the fridge prior to shopping can have a large impact, suggests a Danish expert on the food…
New York, April 23 (IANS) Researchers have developed a new method to map and track the function of brain circuits affected by autism spectrum disorder (ASD), especially in boys and identify the most effective treatment…
Sydney, April 23 (IANS) If you love apples, so also love the humble banana. Eating a banana daily is likely to boost eye health and prevent vision-related diseases, a study has found. Researchers have found…
New York, April 23 (IANS) A five-10 minute walk in your neighbourhood park can elevate your oxygen levels but if you aim for overall health, try living amid greenery as it can reduce chronic illnesses…
New York, April 23 (IANS) Contrary to popular perception, smoking cessation drugs do not increase the risk of serious neuropsychiatric adverse effects such as depression, hostility or suicidal behaviour, says a large study. Researchers have…
London, April 23 (IANS) The presence of added sugar in dairy products has always led the health conscious consumers to avoid them. But a team of Danish researchers has made it possible to manipulate the…
Washington, April 23 (IANS) To provide a breathtaking portrait of Earth from space and highlight the effects humanity has had on the globe over time, a team of NASA astronauts aboard the International Space Station…
Sydney, April 23 (IANS) Breastfeeding is essential for enabling newborns grow and develop well. A team of Australian researchers have discovered the secret behind this: breast cells develop two nuclei as the breast switches to…
New York, April 23 (IANS) Zinc deficiency may contribute to chronic inflammation among HIV-positive individuals, says a new study. If confirmed in larger studies, the findings could lead to new dietary interventions to reduce HIV…
New Delhi, April 22 (IANS) Polyethylene Terephthalate (PET) usage in pharmaceutical packaging does not pose a threat to human health and can be practiced with assurance of safety, said the report of a high-level committee…