Dhaka, April 6 (IANS) The Bangladesh government is failing to adequately respond to naturally occurring arsenic in drinking water across large areas of rural Bangladesh, Human Rights Watch said on Wednesday. Some 20 million people…
New York, April 6 (IANS) Researchers have found that babies raised in bilingual households show brain activity linked to executive functioning as early as when they are 11 months old. Bilingual children have more activity…
New York, April 6 (IANS) Individuals who are prone to seeking inspiration and impulsive in nature may have differences in the structure of their brains, says a new study, adding that those differences may incline…
London, April 6 (IANS) Scientists have discovered a new biochemical process, which reveals how the lungs operate during normal functioning and during asthma — a chronic respiratory condition marked by difficulty in breathing. The study…
New Delhi, April 5 (IANS) With Diabetes being the theme for World Health Day this year, health experts have said that only 10 percent of Indians were aware that diabetes in its later stages damages…
New Delhi, April 5 (IANS) The Supreme Court was told on Tuesday that one report of a test on Maggi noodles by the government research institute has shown that the lead content was within permissible…
High quality, production photos of Valkyrie Robot for PAO (PHOTOGRAPHERS: BILL STAFFORD, JAMES BLAIR, REGAN GEESEMAN) London, April 5 (IANS) British scientists have found that by getting robots to “talk with their hands”, we can…
New York, April 5 (IANS) An injectable drug widely used for the treatment of type 2 diabetes along with controlled diet and proper exercise plan is likely to lead to major health improvements, suggests a…
(Credit: MIT) New York, April 5 (IANS) Scientists have proposed a new concept that could make it possible to generate electricity from coal with much greater efficiency — possibly reaching as much as twice the…
New York, April 5 (IANS) Electrical stimulation of a deep, middle brain structure blocks pain signals at the spinal cord level without drug intervention, finds a new study. “This is the first study to use…
London, April 5 (IANS) Choir singing can be useful in fighting against deadly diseases, reveals a study adding that the group activity can help put people in the best possible position to receive treatment, maintain…
London, April 5 (IANS) Daily consumption of walnuts can help in healthy ageing, while also improving the blood cholesterol levels and maintaining good gut health, finds a new study. The findings showed that intake of…
New York, April 5 (IANS) A team of US astronomers has successfully pinpointed an active galactic nucleus powered by a supermassive black hole as the source of a mysterious radio emission reported by researchers last…
Tokyo, April 5 (IANS) Japanese scientists have developed a small, transparent film that can detect when fish and meat have begun to spoil, authorities reported on Tuesday. The plastic film is 1 cm long and…
London, April 5 (IANS) The North Atlantic Ocean played a key role in the last climate transition, says a study providing valuable insights into why large continental ice-sheets first grew in North America and…
New York, April 5 (IANS) Some landslides travel much greater distances than scientists would normally expect. Now a team of researchers has come out with an explanation for this phenomenon using a sophisticated computer model….
New York, April 5 (IANS) Researchers have identified a pattern of brain activity that may be a sign of memory problems in people with schizophrenia. The findings proved that memory problem in schizophrenia stems from…
By Isha Sharma New Delhi, April 5 (IANS) Tired of conventional medicinal treatments? Try ozone therapy, used widely during World War I to disinfect wounds and which has proved to be useful in treating chronic…
New York, April 5 (IANS) Anti-oxidants are likely to be an effective method of treatment for elderly patients suffering from melanoma, finds a new study. It also identified that the older tumour cells in the…
New York, April 5 (IANS) A team of US researchers has found that easy mediation lessons can help adolescents combat obesity by raising their awareness of healthy eating and exercising. The findings showed that mindfulness-based…