Astronauts at increased risk of gut diseases
Beijing, Aug 6 (IANS) Prolonged spaceflight may effect changes in the bacteria residing inside the gut, making astronauts vulnerable to inflammatory bowel diseases, says...
Indian scientists hunt down elusive blood-forming stem cells in fruit fly
Indian scientists hunt down elusive blood-forming stem cells in fruit fly
Kolkata, Dec 8 (IANS) Indian researchers have for the first time hunted down the...
Obese? You may become more forgetful
London, Feb 27 (IANS) If you are obese, you are at risk of physical and psychological health problems such as diabetes, heart disease, depression...
Half of men who buy sex are in a relationship: Study
Half of men who buy sex are in a relationship: Study
London, July 5 (IANS) Debunking the prevalent stereotypes about men who pay for sex,...
Good sleep may improve survival of cancer patients
Washington, June 11 (IANS) Short sleep duration and frequent snoring during pre-diagnostic stage are associated with significantly poorer cancer-specific survival, particularly among women with...
Childhood cancer treatment may affect short-term memory
Childhood cancer treatment may affect short-term memory
London, June 14 (IANS) Children exposed to cancer treatment such as chemotherapy are likely to have decreased cognitive...
6 ways to manage dry and itchy skin in babies
6 ways to manage dry and itchy skin in babies
New Delhi: Babies have delicate skin, which is sensitive to humidity and changes in the...
GM mosquitoes prove effective against dengue in Panama
Panama City, May 10 (IANS/EFE) Panama's Gorgas Memorial Institute for Health found in a recent study that genetically modified (GM) mosquitoes can be used...
Excess phosphorous causes chronic kidney diseases
'Excess phosphorous causes chronic kidney diseases'
New Delhi, Jan 26 (IANS) Excess phosphorous in human body can cause chronic kindey diseases, including hyperphosphatemia -- in...
An apple a day is 100mn bacteria for your gut
An apple a day is 100mn bacteria for your gut
London: Next time when you eat an apple for extra fibre, flavonoids and flavour, remember...
