Risk avoidance in elderly linked to brain structure, not age
Risk avoidance in elderly linked to brain structure, not age
Sydney, Dec 15 (IANS) Older adults are less inclined to take risks, like participating in...
Psychoactive drug use may up death risk in Alzheimer’s patients
Psychoactive drug use may up death risk in Alzheimer's patients
London, Nov 21 (IANS) Benzodiazepine -- a class of psychoactive drugs -- used as first-line...
Gurgaon: 109-year-old Woman Successfully Undergoes Difficult Surgical Procedure to Treat Hip Fracture
· Maya Devi, 109-year-old incurred fracture of proximal femur left side and fracture of distal radius extra articular on left side due to a...
Scientists show how bacteria can power micro-machines
Scientists show how bacteria can power micro-machines
London, July 9 (IANS) A team of scientists has demonstrated how the natural movement of bacteria could be...
Even diet soft drinks can expand your waistline
New York, April 7 (IANS) If you drink diet soda thinking it will help you shed unwanted belly fat, nothing could be further from...
Knee pain can trigger depression in elderly
Knee pain can trigger depression in elderly
Tokyo, March 24 (IANS) Knee pain in the elderly, which can damage the quality of life, can make...
Cheap graphene-based microphone for super sound quality
London, Nov 30 (IANS) Scientists have developed a low-cost graphene-based microphone that is nearly 32 times more sensitive than microphones of standard nickel-based construction.
The...
This drug may reduce urge to binge drink alcohol
This drug may reduce urge to binge drink alcohol
Sydney, Nov 3 (IANS) Researchers have found a new drug that may eventually help to change...
‘Dimpi’ to the rescue of diabetics
'Dimpi' to the rescue of diabetics
Kolkata, Feb 16 (IANS) In a breakthrough that could transform the despair of diabetics into dimples of relief, Indian...
Stem cells injection could ward off glaucoma
Stem cells injection could ward off glaucoma
New York, July 27 (IANS) An infusion of stem cells harvested from a patient's own skin could help...






















