Prebiotics in formula milk may boost babies’ memory skills
Prebiotics in formula milk may boost babies' memory skills
New York, Jan 18 (IANS) While breast milk is considered the best, for mothers for whom...
Mother’s obesity may up early puberty risk in girls
Mother's obesity may up early puberty risk in girls
New York, April 16 (IANS) Maternal overweight and hyperglycemia or high blood sugar are linked to...
Brain-boosting protein may improve response to cancer drug
Brain-boosting protein may improve response to cancer drug
Singapore, Dec 19 (IANS) A brain-boosting protein can improve the effectiveness of chemotherapy because depression negatively affects...
Severe restless legs syndrome increases risk of stroke
Washington, June 9 (IANS) A study suggests that severity of increased restless legs syndrome (RLS) is associated with subsequent increased risk of stroke.
Other known...
A drug to arrest cognitive decline in menopausal women
Washington (IANS): A drug being used to treat attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) also improves subjective and objective measures of cognitive decline commonly experienced...
Testosterone nasal gel improves erectile function, mood
New York, March 8 (IANS) A new testosterone nasal gel raises men's low testosterone levels to normal with few side effects, researchers report, adding...
Nicotine exposure in babies may cause hearing problems
Nicotine exposure in babies may cause hearing problems
London, Feb 13 (IANS) Babies exposed to nicotine before and after birth may be at an increased...
Walking breaks between sitcoms cuts diabetes risk
Washington, Aug 28 (IANS) Taking three-minute breaks to walk in the middle of watching a television programme or other sedentary activity can improve the...
Hormonal contraceptives linked to brain tumour risk
London, Jan 22 (IANS) A new study has found that taking a hormonal contraceptive for at least five years is associated with a possible...
New microbes that thrive deep in the earth discovered
New York, Feb 16 (IANS) An international team of researchers has discovered new micro-organisms that make a living in the deep subsurface biosphere of...
